1. Government Contracting Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Thought Leadership Councils
Government Contracting
Dr. John Hillen, George Mason University
Joe Martore, CALIBRE Systems
Matt McQueen, Peraton
Diane Zanetti, Capital One
Advisory Roundtable Meetings (Invitation only – August & November)
Explore Exclusive George Mason GovCon Executive Education Program
April 18 Event: Government Contracting Symposium
May 4 Event: Women at the Top of Government Contracting
November 5: Gov Con Awards
Other Topical Events
Hospitality
Barry Biggar, Visit Fairfax
Jon Norton, Great American Restaurants
March 13 Launch of Hospitality Awards Program
June 7 Mix & Mingle & Hospitality Awards Program
Fall Event
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Jane-Scott Cantus, The ILEX Group
Harry Klaff, JLL
Creation of Strategic Roadmap for Developing the I&E Ecosystem Coalition
Monthly Council Meetings
March 3 Innovation Awards Showcase
April 4 Innovation Awards
Creation of Industry Days & Quarterly Pitch Nights
Strategic Partnerships:
Launch of Incubator/Accelerator/Actuator Partner Program with
Smart City Works and Inova Personalized Health Accelerator
Next Gen Leadership Program Carrie Drake, OG Systems
Mike Quinn, Capital One
Monthly Luncheons Featuring Mentoring Business Executives & Leaders
Community Service Project
Happy Hours and other Networking Events
Event with Next Gen Leadership Program Alumni
New Cohort program launched July 31, 2018
Exploring Creation of Next Gen Advisory Board
May 24, 2019

2. Veterans & Military Business
Thought Leadership Councils
Non-Profit
Eileen Ellsworth, Community Foundation of NOVA
Cathy Lange, Human Capital Advisors
Non-Profit Board Survey
Jan 24 Council Coffee with Wayne Zell to Discuss Tax Reform Implications
April 17 Event: Nonprofit Advocacy – An Investment in Greater Nonprofit Impact
June 8 Roundtable: Mission Driven Advocacy
October 24 Event
Real Estate
Anthony Chang, Washington REIT
January 22 Real Estate Leaders Roundtable Dinner Event with Congresswoman Comstock and Federal City Council CEO Tony Williams
August 9: A Comparative Analysis of Speed to Build a New Tech HQ
Fall Real Estate Leaders Roundtable Dinner Event
Exploration of advocacy initiative on permitting process
Strategic Partnerships with NAIOP, FCC and other Coalition Partners
Veterans & Military Business
Bob Eisiminger, Knight Point Systems
Ben Rodgers, BNY Mellon Wealth Management
March 6 Council Coffee Meeting
March 13: Beyond Hiring: Retention & Engagement of Veteran Talent
July 18 Distinguished Service Awards
Council HH Events: June 28, October 24
Creation of VMBC Committees: Programs, Outreach, Nominations, Website
Women in Business
Dee MacDonald-Miller, JLL
Machelle Williams, Volkswagen
February 23 Event: Shift the Conversation: Creating a Culture of Respect in the Workplace
Planning Committee meetings
May 16 Wine Time Event 4:30-6:30pm
June 20 and August 23 Planning Committee meetings
September 20 Event: Developing Relationships
November 30 Fall Signature Event
Strategic Partnerships with WWLI, Heroines in Washington, Women in Technology, NVCC Women in Gov Con
May 24, 2019