STEM Symposium Day in Pictures
The fifth annual K-12 STEM Symposium was a resounding success with students and parents alike. The April 14 event at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Herndon, Virginia, was facilitated by WashingtonExec’s STEM Council and presented by Altamira Technologies. The event was free to students and parents. The symposium is designed to help bridge gaps
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Mixer, Sponsored by KeyW
Members of the WashingtonExec community last week came together for a GovCon executive mixer at Chef Geoff’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by KeyW. These mixers serve as a casual networking opportunity for GovCon leaders to meet and catch up with members of various WashingtonExec councils. “Like most business leaders, I value opportunities to connect with
Fight For Children’s Fight Night 2017 Recap
On Nov. 2, the Professional Fighters League hosted its annual gala featuring mixed martial arts superstars, to raise money for a good cause. That evening, Fight For Children benefited from the fundraiser. The Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit works to ensure children in the region receive a quality education. The black-tie event brought together more than 2,000 professionals in business,
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Mixer, Sponsored by Bloomberg Government
On June 22, members of the WashingtonExec community came together for a GovCon Executive Mixer at Chef Geoff’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by Bloomberg Government.
WashingtonExec Hosts Sid Fuchs: ‘Don’t Confuse Activity with Results’
On June 21, WashingtonExec’s College and High School Leadership Committee hosted “Get Off the Bench” author Sid Fuchs for a discussion about the importance of strategic networking and relationship development from his book at the Cushman and Wakefield offices in Tysons Corner. This is one of several events WashingtonExec hosts annually for high school, college students, and recent
GovCon Executive Forum Hosts Wine Tasting Event at 2941 Restaurant
An invite-only happy hour hosted last week by GovCon Executive Forum and Shannon Jameson brought together senior government contracting executives over cocktails and conversation. Attendees to the exclusive event held at 2941 Restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia, socialized over wine from Rappahannock Cellars and enjoyed specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The event “was a great opportunity to
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Mixer, Hosted by Amyx, AOC Key Solutions
On April 26, members of the WashingtonExec community came together for a GovCon Executive Mixer at Chef Geoff’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by AOC Key Solutions and Amyx. Executive mixers serve as a casual networking opportunity for executives to meet and catch up with members of various WashingtonExec councils and branches of government contracting. “AOC
Siemens-SGT Support STEM At All Ages
The WashingtonExec STEM Symposium is a chance for students and parents alike to engage in a wide range of STEM-related activities, and the Siemens Government Technology (SGT) showcase was no different. From exploring magnetism and electromagnets to experimenting with ways to clean up a simulated oil spill, symposium attendees got a glimpse into how SGT
STEM Symposium Highlights: A Surprise Visit from Sally Ride
Benjamin Franklin wasn’t the STEM Symposium’s only blast from the past. Sally Ride (1951-2012), the first American woman in space, also stopped by. With her helmet in hand, Ride told students all about her two space flights in 1983 and 1984. Ride was training for her third mission in 1986 when the Challenger exploded, and was subsequently assigned to
WashingtonExec Hosts 2nd Annual ‘Meet the Parents’ Event with the Rising Stars of GovCon Committee
The majority of people in Los Angeles consider the entertainment industry a family business. It is a sector that has seen children follow in the paths of their parents, time and time again, through multiple generations. While these Hollywood family trees are globally recognizable, I have seen similar patterns occurring in the government contracting industry within the
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Mixer, Hosted by Riverside Research and Phacil
On March 2, members of the WashingtonExec community came together for a GovCon Executive Mixer at Chef Geoff’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by Riverside Research and Phacil. Executive mixers serve as a casual networking opportunity for executives to meet and catch up with members of various WashingtonExec councils and branches of government contracting. “Our Phacil
WashingtonExec Hosts Winery Event at Bull Run Winery
In an effort to foster a tighter community within WashingtonExec members and their families, WashingtonExec on October 17 hosted its second family outing at the Winery at Bull Run in Centreville, Virginia. A special thank-you goes to event sponsor, Nysmith School. The event offered plenty of family-friendly activities, including face painting and an on-site photographer, and
GovCon Award Winners Include Altamira’s Ted Davies, NT Concepts’ Michele Bolos and AWS’ Teresa Carlson
On Nov. 1, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council announced the winners of the 14th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year and Executive of the Year Awards. Emcees Craig Chason (Pillsbury) and Rich LaFleur (Grant Thornton LLP) opened the program with a segment satirizing the Twitter battles between the
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Mixer, Sponsored by INOVA VIP 360
On Oct.20, members of the WashingtonExec community came together for a GovCon Executive Mixer at Maggiano’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by Inova VIP 360 Mixers serve as a casual networking opportunity for executives to meet and catch up with members of various WashingtonExec councils and branches of government contracting. Jeff Carr, chief growth officer of INOVA
300+ Attend The Women’s Center’s ‘Reaching Forward, Giving Back’ Gala
The Women’s Center’s “Reaching Forward, Giving Back” gala at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner was a big hit this year, with over 300 supporters in attendance. Fairfax Sheriff Stacey Kincaid shared her personal story as a victim of, and witness to, domestic violence and credited The Women’s Center for helping her mother become a survivor
Vencore Hosts Exclusive, Veterans-Only Career Fair
On Sept. 24, Vencore Inc., in partnership with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, held a veterans-only career fair. The event provided Vencore and other Washington metro area companies a platform to hire and support veterans. Recruiters representing various companies were available to discuss multiple openings covering a wide range of skill sets. Participating
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Happy Hour, Hosted by Sevatec and Trowbridge & Trowbridge
On Sept. 22, members of the WashingtonExec community came together for a GovCon Executive Happy Hour at Maggiano’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by Sevatec and Trowbridge & Trowbridge. Happy hours serve as a casual networking opportunity for executives to meet and catch up with members of various WashingtonExec councils and branches of government contracting. Karen Trowbridge,
GALLERY: General Michael V. Hayden at The Ritz-Carlton
General Michael V. Hayden, author of American Intelligence In The Age of Terror: Playing To The Edge, speaks at a WashingtonExec event. (Click “NEXT” to browse the photo gallery)
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