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Our events bring our business community together.
NVC hosts events each week, meaning that there are many opportunities to network with your fellow business leaders. These range from business meetings to large awards shows and all members are encouraged to participate. Scroll down to see what's coming up within the next 45 days or click on the link to the right to see the entire year's events.
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February 18th

DEI Connects
This is a members-only event
SPEAKER: Rashada Whitehead, National Managing Principal, Culture, Immersion & Inclusion, Grant Thornton
DEI Connects is an inclusive and collaborative community of members who seek to share, learn, and implement best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion in their employee culture, talent development, and employee recruiting and retention. NOVA DEI Connects welcomes all members interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of successful DEI strategies to join us and each other in this opportunity. Each month the network will meet via Zoom to speak with a leader who will share their DEI best practices and programs.
Date: February 18th
Time: 2-3PM
Location: Live Virtual Event, Free
February 19th

C-Suite Roundtable
By Invitation, Members-OnlyJoin us with Dr. Anne Kress, President, Northern Virginia Community College, as we unveil the 2024 Northern Virginia Workforce Index Report. This is critical analysis of employer sentiment and workforce trends shaping the region's economy. Discover key insights on hiring challenges, artificial intelligence, and workforce development opportunities that can help your business thrive. Engage with industry leaders and gain actionable intelligence to navigate the tight labor market and prepare for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in Northern Virginia’s dynamic business landscape.
Call or email Jared Sloane at jsloane@nvcbusiness.org to confirm your reservation.
Date: February 19th
Time: 11:15AM-1PM
Location: The Tower Club
March 11th

NVC 101
This informational networking session will teach you about opportunities for engagement across a wide array of industries and subject areas. You'll learn:
- How you can engage a broad spectrum of employees
- How NVC's advocacy efforts and communications can support your business
- The best ways for you to connect to NVC's base of innovative and influential member companies
and much more. This will be a great opportunity to network with other new members. This is a virtual event and will be provided through Microsoft TEAMS.
Date: March 11th
Time: 12-1PM
Location: Live Virtual Event, Free
February 26th

33rd Annual Economic Outlook
As we approach 2025, the need for informed, strategic decision-making has never been greater. NVC's 33rd Annual Economic Outlook brings together industry leaders and top minds to examine the key economic trends and forecasts shaping the future of the Greater Washington business community. This premier event offers a unique opportunity to gain expert perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead, empowering you to make decisions that position your organization for success.
This year’s keynote speaker, Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, will deliver a timely analysis of the current economic environment. From evolving monetary policies and inflationary trends to their implications on businesses in the Greater Washington area, Tom will offer practical takeaways to help organizations adapt and succeed.
With Panelists:
- Michael Beckley, Founder and CTO, Appian
- Laura Ipsen, President and CEO, Ellucian
- Toni Townes-Whitley, CEO, SAIC
- Jeff Whitaker, President and CEO, Chevy Chase Trust
Moderator:
- Drew Wilder, Northern Virginia Reporter, NBC4
Date: February 26th
Time: 8:30-9AM Networking, 9-10:30AMProgram
Location: GMU-Mason Square
March 4th

Greater Washington Apprentice Network
SPEAKER: Bridget Brown, Director, Workforce Innovations, ICF
The Greater Washington Apprentice Network (GWAN) brings together employers, academic institutions, public and private sectors. Employers gain access to best practices from organizational peers, sources of prospective apprentice candidates, support services, academic institutions, and training resources. The GWAN meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing.
Date: March 4th
Time: 2-3PM
Location: Virtual