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NOVA launches initiative to help recently unemployed federal workers
Northern Virginia Community College on Wednesday announced the launch of an initiative to help recently unemployed federal workers and contractors transition to their next careers. Known as NOVAnext (new employment, exploration and transition), the initiative is designed to help workers to explore how their skills and experience can match in-demand jobs available in the region. […]
JULIE COONS
About 10 years ago, Julie Coons took up quilting, which, in addition to providing the necessary benefits of any hobby, also offered some surprising parallels to her professional life. “Quilting involves seeing patterns and requires problem-solving in putting the pieces together,” she says. “It draws on the same skills I bring to work.” Work for […]
Why Alexandria’s new entertainment district is everyone’s business
As lawmakers negotiate the future of a $2 billion deal to build a new entertainment district in Alexandria, leaders across public and private sectors in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region are weighing the potential benefits. Without discounting concerns of local residents, I would like to present how this entertainment district will help Northern Virginia’s future growth and […]
NoVa chamber inducts Deb Gandy as next chair
Deborah G. “Deb” Gandy, senior managing director at Chevy Chase Trust Investment Advisors, was inducted as 2023-2024 chair of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. Gandy, the first Black woman to chair the chamber, previously served as the chamber’s 2022-2023 vice chair and succeeds Matt McQueen, Peraton Inc.’s chief communications and engagement officer, […]
Metro delays create hassles for businesses, workers
Metrorail delays played a factor in Danielle Romanetti’s decision at the beginning of the year to close fibre space, her Old Town Alexandria yarn and knitting supplies shop, an hour earlier each day. “We now close at [7 p.m.] instead of [8 p.m.], just so staff can get home in time to eat a proper […]
NoVa Chamber and U.Va.’s Sorensen Institute partner to promote civics
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service announced Tuesday their Advancing Civics partnership to encourage collaboration among business and government leaders. The Northern Virginia Chamber wants to promote civic-minded leadership, said Clayton Medford, vice president of g[...]
Accenture Federal Services wins Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council named Arlington-based Accenture Federal Services (AFS) the 2021 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year in the over $300 million category during their award ceremony last week. “I accept this honor on behalf of the 12,500 people who every day do extraordinary work to serve […]
NoVa biz leaders optimistic about recovery
Northern Virginia businesses are optimistic about economic recovery but are feeling the effects of labor shortages, according to the 2021 Northern Virginia Workforce Index released Wednesday by Northern Virginia Community College and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Fifty-one percent of employers said that they felt “somewhat optimistic” and 24% felt “very optimistic” abo[...]
Chase demands apology from NoVa Chamber
Updated Friday, July 24 State Sen. Amanda Chase, the only announced 2021 GOP gubernatorial candidate, said Thursday that she didn’t know why the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce disinvited her from speaking to the group July 8 until two weeks later, when the chamber’s new chairman released a public statement categorizing some of the candidate’s […]
NoVa Chamber yanks invite to state Sen. Amanda Chase
Updated Thursday, July 23: Sen. Amanda Chase demands an apology from the chamber, says they never told her why she was disinvited. Earlier: The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce rescinded a speaking invitation this month to state Sen. Amanda Chase, the controversial Chesterfield County-based politician who is seeking the 2021 GOP nomination for governor, with […]
