SAVE THE DATE: Pratham Washington D.C. 2018 Gala
Guests interested in raising money to educate disadvantaged children in India are invited to register for the annual Pratham Washington D.C. Gala on Sept. 22.
Pratham Gala to Promote Childhood Literacy Raises $275K
Over 360 guests attended the September gala hosted by the Washington, D.C., chapter of Pratham USA, raising $275,000 to combat childhood illiteracy. Pratham USA is a four star-rated charity that provides quality education to underprivileged Indian children. The event was held Sept. 20 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel. “Pratham is doing an extraordinary job
Save the Date: Pratham Gala on Sept. 30
Guests interested in raising money to educate disadvantaged children in India are invited to register for the annual Pratham Washington D.C. Gala on Sept. 30. Founded in 1994, Pratham is one of India’s largest nonprofits working toward education and vocational training. The organization’s mission is to have “every child in school and learning well.” Its
SECAF Unveils 2017 Winners of Government Contract Awards
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum, better known as SECAF, named the winners of its Ninth Annual Government Contractor Awards on May 9. More than 500 people attended the flagship event, which honors small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry who rely on small businesses. Winners were chosen from a record pool of well-qualified
Greg Baroni of Attain Talks 40th Annual Women’s Center Gala: Reaching Forward, Giving Back
The 2015 Women’s Center Gala on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner marks the 40th anniversary of The Women’s Center (TWC) supporting and improving the lives women, teens and families in our community. The black- tie gala is The Women’s Center’s signature fundraising event of the year to raise money to provide
SAVE THE DATE: The Northern Virginia Family Service to Present the 2014 Road to Independence Gala on May 9th
The Northern Virginia Family Service will present the 2014 Road to Independence Gala on May 9 at the Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner. The gala acknowledges generous donors and supporters dedicated to giving back to the community. Those recognized at the event include a community champion and a Legends of Northern Virginia honoree.Lauren Peterson, principal of
2013 Inspiring Women Benefit Gala on Nov. 9 Supports The Women’s Center, Benefit Co-Chair Nicole Geller Shares Personal Connection
The 2013 Inspiring Women Benefit Gala will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Gannet Company, Inc. Headquarters Building in McLean, Va. The gala supports the reduced and sliding fee scale counseling, educational programs and resources The Women’s Center offers to women and families who otherwise could not afford them. The event brings nearly 400
5th Annual SECAF Awards Gala May 2nd: Interview with Co-Chair Scott Brezler
Scott Brezler is this year’s SECAF Awards Co-Chair, SECAF Treasurer and is also Partner at Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP. A practiced certified public accountant since 1991, Brezler is experienced in the areas of financial statement audits and reviews of government contractors, accounting system assessment, and government contract compliance and consulting. He has a Master’s Certificate
Rhea Somaiya, High School Junior, Part of Winning Team to Receive TiE DC Award for TYE DC Business Idea, ‘Mirror Me’
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE DC) Gala, held in December 2012, marked the start of President P.V. Boccasam’s leadership, taking over for 2012 President Dolly Oberoi. The event included a fireside chat with Aneesh Chopra, former federal CTO, well-known entrepreneur and AOL co-founder Steve Case, and a talk from Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. The gala
SAVE THE DATE: 5th Annual SECAF Awards Gala on May 2nd
SECAF’s 5th annual government contractor awards will be held May 2nd this year at the McLean Hilton. Nominations for the SECAF Awards Gala will be accepted through 5 p.m. on March 1st. Categories for nomination this year include: SECAF Government Contractor of the Year: under $6 million revenue SECAF Government Contractor of the Year: $6
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
In this latest issue of WashingtonExec’s e-magazine, we have our latest feature story on a family in government contracting (the Aldersons), and more interviews with executives in the area, focusing on the Leukemia Ball, Deloitte, and the “New Normal” strategy. We also have our usual STEM news, announcements on federal contracting awards received, as well
In the Moon of Winter Time Choral Arts Gala Held Dec 17th, Raises $625,000
The 32nd annual Choral Arts Gala, In the Moon of Winter Time was held December 17th at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., raising $625,000. In preparation for this year’s gala, several pre-gala bashes were thrown by Choral Arts members and supporters. Gala co-chairs George and Ashley Wilson threw
Canadian Embassy Holds Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony; VIP Cocktail Party for Choral Arts Gala
The Embassy of Canada held its Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Reception on Thursday, December 6th, with Ambassador of Canada to the United States and host Gary Doer, who is also the Gala’s Honorary Patron. The evening began with a private VIP Cocktail Party in honor of the Choral Arts 32nd Annual Holiday Concert
Schuilings Host Pre-Gala Reception for “In the Moon of Wintertime”
With The Choral Arts Society of Washington’s Winter Gala approaching December 17th, Bill and Karen Schuiling, long-time Choral Arts supporters, held a pre-gala reception on October 26th in Alexandria, Va. “We are not just creating music, we are creating humanity,” said Mr. Schuiling. Mr. Schuiling welcomed guests, encouraging them to commit to a Gala table and to support past and
The Choral Arts Society’s George and Ashley Wilson Throw Kickoff Reception In Preparation for Holiday Gala December 17th
On Monday December 17th, The Choral Arts Society of Washington’s George and Ashley Wilson will chair the 32nd Annual Holiday Concert & Gala, “In the Moon of Wintertime” at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In preparation for this event, and on behalf of the Choral Arts Society of Washington, the Wilson’s held
What’s Trending? WashingtonExec’s Latest E-Magazine
In the latest issue of our e-magazine, check out the winners of the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards held November 1st. Sotera Defense, MAXIMUS, and Attain are just a few of the companies featured in this section. We also have interviews with some local executives (Marc B. Marlin, Ann Dolin) as well as coverage from our
What’s Trending? WashingtonExec’s Latest E-Magazine
In the latest issue of our e-magazine, we feature a few more interviews from our Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards (GovCon) with Brad Antle, Greg Baroni, and Acentia. We also highlight our Wine and Dine column, by Chris Parente, along with the Leadership Conversations column, by Alan Berson. We continue with some upcoming summits, seminars, and
Northern Virginia Technology Council’s “Greater Washington CFO Awards” Dinner June 1
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) will announce the winners of “CFO of the Year” at their “Greater Washington Technology CFO Awards” June 1. Nigel Morris, Capital One Financial Service’s co-founder and a managing partner at QED Investors, will also be inducted into the “Michael G. Devine Hall of Fame” at the same dinner. Morris
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