SAVE THE DATE: 2015 ProjectCSGIRLS National Gala, June 6-7, 2015
ProjectCSGIRLS will hold its national gala June 6-7, 2015, at George Mason University to celebrate girls in computing, a platform to honor the winners of its competition and a forum to discuss the importance of women in technology. The event will feature guest speakers and activities, and provide an opportunity for participants to showcase their projects to
SAVE THE DATE: Foundation Fighting Blindness “Dining in the Dark,” June 3, 2015
The Foundation Fighting Blindness will host a Visionary Awards Dinner, “Dining in the Dark,” on Wednesday, June 3, at The Ritz Carlton, in McLean. To get first-hand insight into the challenges of the blind community, diners will wear special light-blocking masks and eat their entrée using only their heightened senses of smell, sound, taste and
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Greater Washington Finalists Announced
Ernst & Young announced May 4 the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 Greater Washington finalists. The group was selected by an independent judging panel of previous award winners and regional business leaders. The winners will be revealed at the annual black-tie awards gala on Thursday, June 18, at The Ritz-Carlton, in Tysons Corner. The finalists include:
SAVE THE DATE: 2015 31st Annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner, June 5, 2015
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) will host the 31st Annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner on June 5, 2015, at the Washington Marriott Marquis, in Washington, D.C. The Honorable Mike Rogers and C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger will be presented with the William Oliver Baker Award for their service to the U.S. intelligence and national
SAVE THE DATE: Gov. Chris Christie to Speak at NVTC/CEA 2015-16 Leadership Series Breakfast, May 1, 2015
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) and Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced April 9 that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will speak at the first event of the NVTC/CEA 2015-16 Leadership Series breakfast on May 1, 2015. Christie will discuss jobs, building a 21st century workforce and how technology and innovation can spur the nation’s economic
White House to Host “Week of Making” June 12-18, 2015
The White House will celebrate a “Week of Making” June 12-18, 2015, which will coincide with the National Maker Faire, held June 12-13 at the University of the District of Columbia. The UDC event will feature makers from across the country and will include participation by the Dept. of Education, National Science Foundation, U.S. Agency for International
SAVE THE DATE: 31st Annual American Heart Association Golf Tournament, April 27, 2015
The American Heart Association will host its 31st annual golf tournament on Monday, April 27, 2015, at the Woodmont Country Club, in Rockville, Md. This year’s tournament is dedicated to raising awareness of heart disease in women and the Go Red for Women campaign. The Go Red For Women movement works to make sure women know
SAVE THE DATE: 26th Annual CALIBRE Classic benefiting Homes for Our Troops, May 20, 2015
CALIBRE will host the 26th Annual CALIBRE Classic benefitting Homes for Our Troops on May 20, 2015, at the 1757 Golf Club in Dulles, Va. “CALIBRE’s annual charity golf tournament is held in May in part to recognize National Military Appreciation Month,” company President and CEO Joe Martore said. “It is an honor to be a
SAVE THE DATE: Best of Reston Awards Gala, April 30, 2015
The Best of Reston Awards Gala will be held 5:30 to 10 p.m. April 30 at the Hyatt Regency Reston. The annual business and social event raises funds and awareness about community involvement and corporate philanthropy in Reston. The event is the result of a partnership between the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce and Cornerstones, a nonprofit organization
SAVE THE DATE: Finalists Announced for 2015 Helios Apollo Awards, May 27, 2015
Helios HR announced March 6 the 26 finalists for the 2015 Helios Apollo Awards to be presented May 27, 2015, at a breakfast ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton in McLean, Va. The finalists were selected from a pool of more than 200 nominations. Established in 2007, the Helios Apollo Awards recognize organizations that demonstrate exceptional employee development
SAVE THE DATE: “The 100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting” Seminar, April 14, 2015
The National Contract Management Association (Pentagon Chapter) will host “The 100 Worst Mistakes in Government Contracting” Seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 14, 2015, at the Council for Logistics Research Inc., 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 500, in Arlington, Va. The seminar examines 100 classic mistakes to avoid when doing business with the U.S. government.
SAVE THE DATE: 2015 GOV CONference, May 21, 2015
The 2015 GOV CONference will be held 1-6 p.m. May 21, at the Sheraton Tysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike. The event will include a welcome and keynote address from Stan Soloway, Professional Services Council President and CEO, along with sessions featuring speakers on current best practices for government contractors to succeed in the current LPTA
SAVE THE DATE: 5th Annual G&J Charity Gold Classic to Benefit Wolf Trap Foundation’s Art and Education Programs, Aug. 4, 2015
The 5th Annual G&J Charity Golf Classic at the Tom Fazio-designed Piedmont Club in Haymarket, Va. will be Aug. 4, 2015, presented by Intuitive.IT‘s Gil Guarino and TeraThink Corporation‘s John Munies. Proceeds will benefit the Wolf Trap Foundation’s arts and education programs, including the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning through the Arts. “John and I are looking forward to another great
SAVE THE DATE: “Hackimania” Robotics Competition, March 22, 2015
Rajdhani Mandir and Little Einstein Explorers will host the “Hackimania” Robotics Competition on Sunday, March 22, at 4525 Pleasant Valley Road, in Chantilly. Event activities include Lego Motorized Mechanisms and Robotics (grades K-3) from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 3D Game Designing/Programming (grades 4-6) from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top
SAVE THE DATE: Young AFCEA Bethesda to Host Women in Technology Leadership Panel and Networking Event, March 26, 2015
The Young AFCEA Bethesda and the George Washington University will host a morning panel and networking session with women in management and technology from 9 a.m. to noon March 26 at The Marvin Center at George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW, in Washington, D.C. This event aims to provide young professionals in the first decade of their career with
AFCEA Bethesda’s A Night for the Children Gala Co-Chair Dave McClure: “The Event Night is Both Inspirational and Engaging”
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Bethesda Chapter will host the 17th Annual “A Night for the Children” Gala on March 21. Gala co-chair Dave McClure, of Veris Group, spoke with WashingtonExec and discussed his involvement with the organization, the event’s networking opportunities and why members of the community should help support the gala’s three beneficiaries.
2015 K-12 STEM Symposium Exhibitors and Demonstrations to Include Drones, Flight Simulator, Robotics
The 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium on Saturday, March 7th will feature more than 30 exhibitors, some with hands-on interactive displays. One individual showcasing the “cool factor” of science and technology will be Christopher Vo, a roboticist leading technology development for Sentien Robotics. He is also the President of the DC Area Drone User Group, a community organization with about 1,700
SAVE THE DATE: The Women’s Center to Host 29th Annual Leadership Conference, April 11, 2015
The Women’s Center will hold its 29th Annual Leadership Conference, “Reaching Forward…Giving Back,” on April 11, 2015, at the McLean Hilton in Tysons Corner, Va. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes networking opportunities, break-out sessions on topics ranging from leadership development to work-life balance, and time to visit exhibitor booths
SAVE THE DATE: AFCEA Bethesda to Host 17th Annual “A Night for the Children” Gala, March 21, 2015
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Bethesda Chapter will host the 17th Annual “A Night for the Children” Gala from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, March 21, at the Marriott Wardman Park, in Washington, D.C. The 2015 Gala co-chairs are Dave McClure, of Veris Group, and Constance Sayers, of Government Executive Media Group. “For
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine Scheduled to Speak at 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium, March 7, 2015
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the 2015 K-12 STEM Symposium, hosted at the Nysmith School, in Herndon, Va. Sen. Kaine plans to discuss the importance of generating interest and passion for the science and technology fields early on in children’s lives in order to properly
SAVE THE DATE: Fairfax Chamber of Commerce 2015 Innovation Awards, April 20, 2015, Nominations Due Jan. 16, 2015
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce will present the 2015 Greater Washington Innovation Awards on April 20, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents St., in Reston. The eight awards will recognize the thought leadership, innovation and creativity of the individuals and organizations in select industries in the Greater Washington metro area. Applications are
SAVE THE DATE: Evoke Consulting to Host Casino Night Fundraiser to Benefit VHC Medical Brigade, March 12, 2015
Arlington, Va.-based Evoke Consulting will celebrate its 10 year anniversary with a Casino Night Fundraiser from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 12, 2015, at Evoke’s headquarters, in Arlington. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) Medical Brigade. “Evoke continuously strives to give back to the community, and we can think of no better
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Annual United Through Reading Gala, May 20, 2015
United Through Reading (UTR) will hold its 2nd Annual Tribute to Military Families Gala at 6:30 p.m. May 20, 2015, at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. The gala will celebrate military families who have forged meaningful connections through the read aloud experience and give recognition to the corporate, public policy and military leaders whose vision and
SAVE THE DATE: SECAF to Present 7th Annual Government Contractor Awards May 7, Nominees Due Feb. 13
The Small and Emerging Contractors Advisory Forum (SECAF) will present the 7th Annual Government Contractor Awards at its Annual Gala on May 7, 2015, at the McLean Hilton. The awards honor small and emerging government contractors and the players in the industry who rely on small business. The deadline to nominate a company or submit an application is
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