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Kaiser Permanente has been a member of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for over a decade, as well as a Corporate Elite partner of the Chamber. Our work with the Chamber has always been integral to our commitment to supporting the business community in the region. Receiving the Chamber’s 2021 Nonprofit of the Year recognition as part of the Chamber’s Good Business Awards helped Kaiser Permanente to gain greater visibility in the business community for our work supporting the health of Northern Virginians. Further, our Chamber event sponsorships have also offered invaluable connections with niche audiences aligned with our mission and goals.
For me as a regional business leader, the Chamber has kept me informed of regional business issues that impact Kaiser Permanente and our business partners. Serving on the board has also helped me connect with an esteemed network of business partners and thought leaders.
Ruth Williams-Brinkley
Regional President, Kaiser Permanente
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The Northern Virginia Chamber is a catalyst for engagement and success. With an excellent professional team and a highly engaged Board and leadership the organization drives results for the diverse stakeholders in the region. The organization demonstrates critical core values and dedication to a well thought strategic plan.
Mark Carrier
President, B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group
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Membership in the NOVA Chamber connects your organization’s employees to key leaders in our business community. As a corporate executive, I’ve often leveraged Chamber programs and networking events as development opportunities for valued colleagues and high potential employees. As an individual, I’ve benefited greatly– professionally and personally – from the friends, trusted advisors and role models I’ve met through the Chamber.
Luanne Gutermuth Chamber Board of Directors Past Chairman, Founder and CEO, LSG Solutions LLC
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I am honored to be a member of The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (NOVA). At its core, NOVA is a well-connected and influential organization where our region's diverse leadership come together to influence policy and generate equitable growth in the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Region. NOVA has positively impacted our community for 97 years, and is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. NOVA provides unprecedented access to key decision-makers, the visibility to build interest and grow your company, and the ability to generate new ideas and measurable improvements in our community. NOVA remains committed, ensuring business has a voice in the legislative process, and providing tools to help businesses develop, and leverage relationships across all public and commercial sectors.
Michael Niggel
CEO, Advanced Concepts and Technologies International (ACT I)
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The Northern Virginia Chamber has built and connected a network of business leaders from various backgrounds, all of which seek to keep Northern Virginia a great place to do business. The opportunity to learn and engage from the Chamber and its members is unmatched in the region and I’m honored to be a part of it.
Molly Fogarty
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Nestlé USA
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I joined the Chamber in order keep updated on the issues that effect this region, both from an economical and personal sense. What I received was so much more! Through the Chamber's events and experiences, I've had wonderful opportunities to meet likeminded business leaders and individuals. They're also a great learning opportunity on what is going on with business in NOVA!
Mona M. Birchfield, CPA
Principal, Business Operations, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
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As our region and lives have continued to evolve, what hasn’t changed for me is the importance of supporting the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce. From building business and community relationships to advocating for policies supporting business growth and beyond, the Northern Virginia Chamber is a trusted partner driving positive change in our region.
KayAnn Schoeneman
President, Curley Company
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The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce serves as a direct channel for leadership in Fairfax County Public Schools to interact with regional business leaders. The interactions are vital to ensuring the economic growth of our community. We enjoy the collaborative relationships we have with the business community on initiatives such as workforce development, facilities construction, transportation, and the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our community. By working together, we’re preparing the future workforce, FCPS students, for the future.
Scott S. Brabrand
Division Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools
