Hiring veterans improves both a company’s bottom line and workforce talent pool. But the hiring process begins long before a resume is received and extends well beyond recruitment. There are several components needed to attract, onboard, integrate, develop and retain veteran hires. Please note: $10 of every ticket sale will be donated to our charity partner, Operation Renewed Hope Foundation, which provides quality housing and supportive...

Northern Virginia is home to numerous major companies and organizations that engage in government contracting outside of the United States. Given the large number of multi-national corporations located—and in many instances, headquartered here— it is important for executives to understand the importance of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance.Join the Fairfax Chamber for a briefing focused on FCPA compliance and enforcem...

Did you know? Nearly half of all small businesses have experienced a data breach 60% of small businesses close their doors within six months of a data breach 97% of data breaches are avoidable through simple or intermediate controls Cybersecurity is one of the most pressing business issues affecting companies across industries of all sizes- ranging from retail to automotive to hospitality. High profile corporate cyber-attacks, such last year...

The Fairfax Chamber and its Government Contracting Council present the first annual “Building Relationships for Success: Sub & Prime Contractor Partnership Forum.” This Partnership Forum is designed to create and foster relationships between sub and prime contractors and agencies. The Partnership Forum is a must attend event for businesses of all sizes, looking to gain the competitive edge in a shrinking federal budget environm...

Join the Fairfax Chamber's Government Contracting Council for its quarterly meeting. The Gov Con council is the Chamber's largest and most active council. This group alone facilitates more than 10 programs annually and is the region's best forum for engagement with Northern Virginia's robust government contracting community. Recognizing that the ties between the government contracting industry and other business sectors are close and solid, th...

Join the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and our Next Gen Council for an interactive, action-packed session on how to improve your public speaking skills fast! Four-time Emmy winner, Jan Fox, will walk you through how to become a more powerful, compelling leader and a more comfortable speaker. Self-Assessment—Do you… Speak in public, but need to cure knocking knees? Go on sales calls, but are looking to power up your close? Pre...

**Registration for this event is by invitation only for Next Gen Council Leadership Team participants.** This lively program illuminates the elements essential to achieving personal and professional success in today's "change is the norm" work environment. Jean will show you how to navigate your way through uncertain times to enhance your performance and satisfaction. You will learn how to:• Break through barriers that are holding you bac...

Join the over 300 attendees expected to attend to celebrate our public safety professionals and support educational achievement! 37th Annual Valor AwardsThe Valor Awards, now in its 37th year, honor public safety heroes from the Fairfax County Police Department, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department and Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff, who have put their personal safety at risk to keep our community and businesses safe. This year's...

Foreign-owned firms are one of the fastest growing segments of Fairfax County’s business community. The County is home to more than 400 companies from more than 40 nations, more than any other jurisdiction in the Washington area (Fairfax County Economic Development Authority).Join the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce to learn why Fairfax County continues to attract international businesses. Gain perspectives from foreign- and locally-o...

Join the Fairfax Chamber for the next Professional Development workshop: Defining Digital Marketing Solutions, facilitated by G/O Digital, a Gannett company. Interested in learning more about how you can stay in front of your current clients and prospective clients wherever they are? Join us in a conversation about how other local businesses are using digital marketing platforms to generate new and qualified leads, how you can get ahead of the...