The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies - February 10, 2025

This weekly newsletter spotlights some of the top GovCon companies and leaders who recognize the importance of good culture and giving back as a way to attract and retain key talent, and good partners, thereby creating a winning formula for success. We also share some of the partner insights and featured posts found on OrangeSlices over the past week. Details on OS AI’s Daily Fresh Squeezed Newsletter are available below.??

Looking for a good partner????

• Magpie Health Analytics: Telling Stories, Connecting Data, & Building Trust to Transform Healthcare?

• US Citizenship and Immigration Services focused 8(a) small businesses to know?

• Procession Systems – Solving the Biggest Growth Challenges for GovCon?

• Food and Drug Administration focused 8(a) small businesses to know?

• Maximus Federal Health Director Jennifer Hummel – Leveraging Military Health Expertise to Advance the Digital Front Door?

• US Air Force focused 8(a) small businesses to know?

• New SB Alliances formed for 40 leading IT & Consulting firms set to jumpstart 2025 across FedCiv and DOD?

• J29 – Back on the Growth Train with a Focus on #doingitright?

Featured Posts on OS AI last week:??

• The Peel Podcast: Turning Change into Opportunity with Jeanette Pawlak?

• GovCon M&A Talk: Buyer’s Eyes: David Troung of PSI?

• Former Fed Fridays: Keys to Career Change: Insights for Federal Leaders with Sean Kelley?

• JR & Ali Show with Sparksoft’s Mike Finkel: The CMS Non-Forecast, Fed Exit Risks and is HIMSS Gov a Go/No go??

Events to have on your Radar:???

Keep abreast of the industry days and networking opportunities you don’t want to miss. Stay in the loop. Bookmark this expanded Upcoming Event page now. Check them out here.??

• HIMSS NCA (National Capital Area) Chapter hosts The?Forecast?for?Federal?Health?IT?Acquisitions? - Ongoing?Needs?and?New?Priorities Details here.
• Denim and Diamonds Gala 2025?- Following the success of last year’s inaugural Zenith Awards Gala, this year’s NCMA Woodlawn Chapter 's even bigger, bolder celebration will honor excellence and innovation in the Federal Healthcare Government Industry.?Details here.? ?

• 2025 Childhelp Shining Stars Gala – This year’s Childhelp Shining Stars Gala is hosted by event Chairs Mike Agrillo, John Heneghan, Gautam Ijoor , and Alison & Pete Santighian. Childhelp is one of the nation’s largest and oldest national non-profit organizations dedicated to the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. . Details here.?

• The Children’s Inn at NIH Gala – An Evening for Hope Save the date and get in your sponsorship now for this one-of-a-kind gala and fundraising event in support of The Children's Inn at NIH . Can’t attend? Watch for the chance to be involved with the annual silent auction. More here.?

• AND?Tickets are still available for Snowed Inn on Sat., Feb. 22, but they won’t last long!???? Join in at Pinstripes in Rockville, MD, for an unforgettable night and help provide comfort, care, and connection to the families staying at the Inn. Details here.?

• HIMSS NCA Annual Charity Golf Scramble - Sponsorships Open?

Have and event we can help support? Message us at [email protected].???

Included below we continue to shine a light on the good stuff, highlighting a few weekly examples of leading GovCon firms and executives who are proving that they understand it is not just about winning, but about building a lasting corporate culture and giving back.??????

As you focus plans for the year ahead, knowing that great talent can go anywhere, support anyone, consider the influence good culture and giving back has on those decisions…?

Culture?

• 9th Way Insignia believes in continuous learning and professional growth. Recently, 12 employees participated in an intensive PMP certification prep course through Vets2PM.?

• Tria Federal (Tria) is bringing its teams across the country together. Its second Coffee Social Hour brought colleagues from Tria’s Public Health and Military and Veterans Health businesses together with members of our App Foundry - which develops innovative software solutions - for a fun evening in Atlanta. ?

• IT Concepts, Inc reflected on 2024 as a year they came together for memorable celebrations, team-building events, and moments that reinforced culture of connection. As the company continues to grow and evolve this year, they’re looking forward to even more opportunities to collaborate, celebrate, and strengthen the team.??

• Change is inevitable, yet some things remain constant at PBG Consulting—they will always have the passion to make an impact, the boldness to aim high, and the grit to do what it takes. They recently kicked off the new year with a holiday celebration as a chance to bond, connect and move forward. ?

• Building connections RIVA Solutions, Inc. and Acquia came together for an energizing?in-person Partner Day, filled with?insightful discussions, fresh ideas, and exciting plans for the future! ?

• At a time when being pulled back to in-person work is creating challenges, we share that Bart & Associates, Inc. was announced as a top 10 Best Place to for Remote & Hybrid workers!??

• Starting the year with a bang Blu Omega team - aka the #BluCru came together for its 2025 kickoff meeting, had a "Holidays in January" party, and was awarded its first GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, 47QTCA25D004M!?

• Recognizing then importance of teamwork and connection Ibility LLC held its Monthly All Hands Meeting to get the whole crew together, catch up on all the exciting projects in motion, and keep the momentum going. Whether it’s brainstorming, problem-solving, or just sharing some good news, these meetings remind us that collaboration is our superpower.?

Giving Back?

• ITegrity, Inc. - A trusted 8(a) Technology, Engineering, and Management Services Provider had the privilege of preparing lunches for the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless ????They sent a huge thanks to ARETUM for joining in this important cause, then challenged ARETUM to host the next event!?

• Amy Corcoran shared: I’m grateful to be part of a company that stands behind meaningful initiatives like child abuse prevention and survivor support. Seeing Alpha Omega partner with Childhelp? to raise awareness and take action is truly inspiring. If this cause speaks to you, join me at the upcoming Shining Stars Gala to support Childhelp’s life-changing work. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please reach out—I’d love to share more about why this mission means so much. More here.?

Most Viewed Comments on OS AI?

• National Consulting Partners : … has consistently ensured that all partners are kept in the loop, valuing each team’s input and expertise… Their established relationships and credibility within the industry have opened numerous doors for collaboration and growth for our company, benefiting all parties involved.?? ?

• Pluribus Digital has proven to be an exceptional business partner to Coforma over the past 5 years…Their unwavering support, technical proficiency, and alignment with Coforma's goals and values make Pluribus Digital an invaluable business partner that we can always rely on.? ?

OrangeSlices Tips of the Week:?

This week's tips once again focus on education, on providing support to those navigating change, and on coming together to ensure they have the resources they need...

• Nathan Manzotti introduced the #EmployeeProtectionAssist hosted on https://helpfeds.com ?? This AI-powered resource is designed to provide support during these challenging times. More here.?

• Steven Koprince shared: Small Business Prime Contracting Goals Under the New Administration: What Contractors Should Know – This piece looks at the current state of the government’s small business prime contracting goals under the new administration—and answers a few frequently asked questions, such as whether the President can unilaterally alter the current goals. Read on here.?

• Snehal Talati launched a newsletter - GovCon AI Weekly – which delivers essential intelligence on federal AI contracting, featuring updates from DOGE. Sign up here.?

• Shauna W. shared: “Okay Feds...time to educate yourself about Reduction in Force (RIF). I know it's a stressful day & you may not want to read this right now so pin it. You'll want it soon.” More here.?

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The GovCon Grove is compiled and published by Heather Seftel-Kirk , OrangeSlices AI’s Exec VP and our own Corporate Culture Champion charged with making sure we don’t just talk the talk, but we walk the walk. Follow Heather and connect if you are a leader passionate about employee experience and #doingittherightway??????

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