NVFS Receives Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant, Kaiser Inspires Travelers at Dulles, and More News & Events from the Business Community

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November 2018 Issue 2

NORTHERN VIRGINIA CHAMBER
DOING BUSINESS NEWSLETTER

News from the Northern Virginia Chamber

Capital Region Workforce Summit is ONE WEEK AWAY!
The Northern Virginia Chamber, in cooperation with the Greater Washington Partnership, invites you to the Capital Region Workforce Summit – a conversation with top leaders in the business community that will address the most pressing issues affecting our region’s workforce on Wednesday, December 5 from 8:30 – 11:00 AM at the Inova Conference Center in Fairfax. Despite the critical role that human capital plays in business outcomes, it has struggled to gain and retain its seat at the executive table. Even with one of the most educated populations in the United States, firms of all sizes in the Capital Region are struggling to recruit, develop, and retain the talent they need. The featured keynote panel, moderated by Jason Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Washington Partnership, includes: Alison Corazzini, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Capital One and Paul Feeko, Global and Americas Chief Talent Development Officer, Ernst & Young LLP. To learn more and register, click here.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Senatorial Roundtable featuring Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine
Join the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for a unique roundtable discussion featuring Virginia’s Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. This event offers the rare opportunity to hear Virginia’s U.S. Senate delegation discuss their work to support the regional economy and the growth of our Commonwealth. The roundtable will take place on Thursday, December 13 from 8:00-10:00AM at the George Mason University Arlington Campus. Learn more here.

Register Today for the Northern Virginia Chamber Holiday Reception
Please join us for one of the premier networking opportunities in Northern Virginia during the holiday season on Monday, December 17 from 5:30-7:30PM at Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. The Chamber's dynamic member companies, top investors, elected officials and community leaders will gather to reflect on and celebrate the year. Learn more and register here.

27th Annual Economic Conference on 1/31
Looking Back, a Decade of Transformation, Looking Forward, a Future of Opportunity will provide a forum for both public and private sector leaders to gain insight on key economic drivers, workplace trends, and the impacts and opportunities that will shape the economy in the coming year. The event will be held on Thursday, January 31 from 7:30-11:30AM at Fairview Park Marriot. Learn more and register here.

Member News

Loudoun Hunger Relief, Staged Interior and Buhl Electric Company Recognized with
HomeAid Northern Virginia Presidents’ Circle Awards
HomeAid Northern Virginia (HANV) recognized local businesses, nonprofits and individuals for positive community impact and serving vulnerable families in the Northern Virginia region with its 2018 Presidents’ Circle Awards. HomeAid, a nonprofit that renovates homeless shelters and supportive housing facilities via the donated expertise, labor and resources of local homebuilders, presented the following awards at its 17th Annual Gala & Auction on Nov. 10th at Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg. To read a full press release, click here.

Loudoun Impact Fund Grants $125,000 to Local Nonprofit Organizations
Local donors and nonprofit leaders gathered today at Integrus Holdings as The Loudoun Impact Fund awarded $125,000 in grants to 16 nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun County. The awards were made possible through the generosity of more than 50 individuals and businesses that pooled charitable gifts. To read a full press release, click here.

Integrated Problem-Solving Forum on 12/4
Register today for OGSystems’ Integrated Problem-Solving Forum on Tuesday, Dec. 4! Learn more about the event, agenda and panel here.

NVFS Among First to Receive Grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to End Family Homelessness in Northern Virginia
The Day 1 Families Fund announced it will invest $2.5 million in Northern Virginia Family Service’s (NVFS) efforts to end family homelessness in the region. The grant will help fund NVFS’ unwavering people-centric approach to continue to pursue solutions to family homelessness. Funding from the grant will go toward housing after shelter and providing families with services, skills training and job support needed in transitioning to and remaining in permanent housing. To read a full press release, click here.

Tips to Reduce Stress When Flying – Kaiser Permanente Inspires Travelers at Dulles
This Thanksgiving was expected to be the busiest for travelers since 2005 with more than 54 million Americans making plans to journey 50 miles or more away from home for the holiday, according to AAA’s 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday Forecast. The remainder of the holidays will likely be busy as well. And busy airports can often lead to stressed-out travelers. This is why Kaiser Permanente has transformed Dulles International Airport to help passengers find calm in what can often be a stressful environment. In an installation that will last 13 months, Kaiser Permanente has created an educational, visual experience wrapping concourses, walkways and terminals with inspirational messages to encourage travelers to stretch, be active and relieve stress through simple exercises. Are you traveling this season? Be sure to try some of these great suggestions and get your flu shot too. Travelers can find more tips, tools and techniques to support mental and physical well-being at kp.org/gohealthy. For a quick peek at the installation click here.

Upcoming Regional Member Events

TEDXTysons 2018: Legacy Event on 11/30
TEDXTysons
November 30, 4:30-11:00PM

Integrated Problem-Solving Forum
OGSystems
December 4

Darden Ideas to Action Leader Series - Fintech: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities
University of Virginia | Darden Executive Education
December 4-5

9th Annual Virginia Economic Summit | Transforming Virginia’s Future
Virginia Chamber Foundation
December 7, 9:00AM-2:00PM

Growth Drivers in the Government Contracting Marketplace
George Mason University Center for Government Contracting
December 11, 12:00-1:30PM

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