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Northern Virginia Chamber, PSC Announce 2018 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ Winners

Tysons, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber) and the Professional Services Council (PSC) are pleased to announce the winners of the 16^th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™, the premier awards program honoring the leadership, innovation and commitment to excellence of the individuals and businesses in the region's government contracting sector.

 “We are proud to recognize such outstanding companies and executives as they are emblematic of the best of the private sector. We applaud each of the winners for their contributions to the government contracting sector and commitment to employees and our region” said Northern Virginia Chamber President & CEO Julie Coons.

George J.  Pedersen, Executive  Chairman  and  Chairman  of  the  Board  ManTech  International, was inducted into the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ Hall of Fame for his extraordinary contributions to the industry, and Emily W. Murphy, Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), was recognized as the 2018 Public Sector Partner of the Year.

“The Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards™ demonstrate the value that contractors provide every day to the government and to our citizens, and PSC is privileged to have the opportunity to honor so many individuals and companies that are making a positive difference to America,” said PSC President and CEO David J. Berteau. “We extend hearty congratulations and deep gratitude to all of this year’s winners. Both Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Murphy provide excellent examples of the dedication, perseverance, and great work done by leaders both inside and outside of government.”

The 2018 Charity Partner is Luke’s Wings, which is dedicated to the support of service members who have been wounded in battle.  Recognizing the immediate need for families to be with their loved ones at such a difficult time, Luke’s Wings provides families with the means to visit during the service member’s hospitalization and rehabilitation. By purchasing travel agency services and travel tickets for loved ones, Luke’s Wings provides an immediate and invaluable service to the families of our men and women at arms while also helping to encourage and motivate the service member’s recovery. On the night of the awards show, more than $8,000 was raised for Luke’s Wings through direct donations from the event attendees.

Four Contractor of the Year awards and three Executive of the Year awards were presented. The 2018 Programs of the Year were chosen from a large number of successful programs among the finalists from all four Contractor of the Year categories. The winners were recommended by the judges through a combination of mission achievement, financial success and customer recognition.

The 2018 winners are:

Contractor of the Year (up to $25 million)

Presented by: UBS Private Wealth Management
InCadence Strategic Solutions

Contractor of the Year ($25-75 million)

Presented by: KippsDeSanto & Co

Ad Hoc

Contractor of the Year ($75-300 million)

Presented by: SunTrust Bank
Attain, LLC

Contractor of the Year (greater than $300 million)

Presented by: Womble Bond Dickinson

ICF International

Executive of the Year (up to $75 million)

Presented by: Deloitte

Marybeth Wootton, CEO, Berico Technologies

Executive of the Year ($75-300 million)

Presented by: Wells Fargo

John Wood, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Telos Corporation

Executive of the Year (greater than $300 million)

Presented by: Deltek

John Goodman, Chief Executive, Accenture Federal Services

Program of the Year Small Business

Presented by: Craig Chason, Pillsbury
Evans Incorporated

Program of the Year Large Business

Presented by: Rich LaFleur, Grant Thornton LLP
ICF International

Hall of Fame Inductee

Presented by: Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP

George J. Pedersen, Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, ManTech International

Public Sector Partner of the Year

Presented by: David Berteau, PSC

Emily W. Murphy, Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

The nominations period for the 17^th Annual Awards will open in early 2019. More information will be posted to www.novachamber.org. Photos from the event will be available online. Follow the conversation on social media using #GovConAwards and #GovCon2018.



#BestChamber practices: New Richmond Chamber: Wear Your Button Proudly!

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Starting Next Wednesday, Nov 28th. Visit The Chamber Or A Participating Business For A Button. Follow Us On Facebook For Button Winners And Deals!

Participating Members Include: First National Community Bank, Lift Bridge Yoga, Prime Time Nutrition, Wild Badger, NR Chamber of Commerce, Vudu Street Food, Ready Randy's, Moore Imprints, Table 65, Muddy Cantina, Dairy Queen, Star Prairie Sports Bar, Friday Library, SF Insurance, Tiger Nutrition, Family Fresh, Caribou Coffee and More!

If You Are A Chamber Member And Want To Participate, Send Us An Email And We Will Bring You Buttons!


Mclean County Chamber Economic Vision Luncheon  

Tuesday, December 11
11:30-1:00pm
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

Join us for the annual Economic Vision Luncheon to discuss the economic outlook for the business community as we close out the year and think forward to 2019. A Keynote Presentation will be given by Elliot Richardson.

Elliot Richardson is the Founder and CEO of the Small Business Advocacy Council (SBAC), an organization laser-focused on improving the economic environment for small businesses in the State of Illinois. The SBAC strives to empower the small business community by bringing business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs together to speak with a unified and strong voice.

Taking the lead bringing reform to workers compensation, public pensions, and redistricting, the SBAC is in the forefront of business issues and will have a presentation you cannot afford to miss.

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Small Business Administration and Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Online Training Course Nov. 29: How Safe Are You Online?

November 29, 2018    12 – 1 pm ET (webinar or in-person event)

This event is free, but registration is required. Click here for details.

Dr. Ramage is the Director for the Center for Telecommunications Systems Management (TSM) at Murray State University. Hosted by the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bluegrass SBDC and the SBA.

Whether you attend live or join the webinar, hear Dr. Michael Ramage focus on cybersecurity awareness, emphasizing risk management and how to protect your organization, employees and customers against many cybersecurity threats. Participants will learn five actions to take to better themselves and their organizations from online threats.


Kernersville Chamber of Commerce 2017-2018 Community Guide 

The Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide is available at the Chamber of Commerce today! Thank you to Chris Comer and the Chamber team for their help and direction putting this together! 

2017-2018 Kernersville Chamber of Commerce Community Guide

Town Square Publications  (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.


Petoskey Chamber of Commerce Recognized Again with Outstanding Chamber of Commerce Award

The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce was recognized Oct. 19 with the 2018 Outstanding Chamber of Commerce Award—Mid-Size Chamber, by the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals (MACP)for a fourth time in the lastfive years. The Outstanding Chamber of Commerce award is presented to chamber organizations based on a comprehensive application modeled after the US Chamber of Commerce Accreditation process for recognizing best industry practices. The Petoskey Chamber is a premier business-membership organization with membership of nearly 800 businesses and organizations.



Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Profile & Membership Directory

The Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce 2017 Community Profile & Membership Directory is available at the Crossroads Regional Chamber today! Thanks to Sue Reed and the chamber team for their help and direction putting this together!

Town SquarePublications  (www.townsquarepublications.com) can help you accomplish your chamber's gloss map, directory, community profile or publication needs at no expense to the chamber. Please email John Dussman at jdussman@tspubs.com or call (847)-427-4633.

Muncie on the Move: Dec. 5th at Cornerstone for the Arts

Join fellow Chamber Members on December 5th at Cornerstone Center for the Arts for Muncie on the Move breakfast! Doors open at 6:45am and the program begins at 7:30am. Advance reservations are $20 for members and $30 for walk-ins and non-members. Silver Birch Living is our corporate sponsor. Westminster Village Muncie and Muncie Civic Theatre are our non-profit sponsors. This is a great way to get in front of over 130 chamber members and share your message! Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to network with new people and reconnect with old friends. Remember, each attendee can participate in community announcements, just $5 gets you 30 seconds on stage!

No political announcements!

We would appreciate receiving your reservation
by November 30th to ensure we have plenty of seating.

To make a reservation or for more information, contact

Brenda Brumfield: 765-751-9128 or bbrumfield@muncie.com.

The East Mississippi Business Development Corporation host annual meeting

The East Mississipi Business Development Corporation hosted its annual meeting at The MSU Riley Center.The meeting was centered around recruiting more board members.Several local businesses and organizations were in attendance, the doors were also open to the general public.Mike Mollus was the guest speaker and shared ideas on how the local  community can improve in economic development Read more: WGBC TV

Town Square Publications Chamber Membership Directories and Community Profiles: The best in the U.S.

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