The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies - August 19, 2024

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????

• Iron Mountain Government Solutions - Beyond the Box: Unveiling the Unexpected?

• HUD focused 8(a) small businesses to know?

• National Institutes of Health focused 8(a) small businesses to know?

• CBP focused 8(a) small businesses to know?

• Harkcon – In Relentless Pursuit of GovCon Excellence and Meeting the Market Where It Is?

• Partner Request: DOC Census CenTAM (Center for Testing, Evaluation, and Assessment Management) requirement?

Featured Posts on OS AI last week:??

• Get Ahead: 14 DOJ Opportunities and RFPs expected to draw interest in 2025?

• Get Ahead: 8 State Dept. Opportunities and RFPs expected to draw interest in 2025?

• Inc. 5000 2024: Meet the Federal IT and Consulting Companies Building the Future?

• Get Ahead: 15 IRS Opportunities and RFPs expected to draw interest in 2025?

• CMS & NIH Opp Updates: Cloud Tools, ServiceNow IT, Cybersecurity, OD and a $3.6B NIH Staffing recompete?

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 Upcoming Event page now. Check them out here.??

2024 Mark J. Emery Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting Northern Virginia’s Area 26 Special Olympic athletes. Last year's tournament raised nearly $70,000 to support 2,500 Area 26 Special Olympians participating in twenty-four sports. This year, the goal is to raise $80,000 for Area 26 athletes. Click here for more details and sponsorship options or to donate.? The Emery Group

Have you got a fundraising event or community focused 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?

• CVP (Customer Value Partners) didn’t let not making it to Paris personally cramp their style, instead hosting its own Summer Games events including paper plate discus, cornhole, rubber band archery, solo cup pyramid, chair races, and typing accuracy and speed. ?

• Skyward says it is “back to school” all year with its continuous education benefit.?

• Partner Forces believes self-care isn’t just a buzzword; it’s an essential part of maintaining momentum. The team encourages each other to take a moment each day—whether it’s a quick break, practicing mindfulness, staying active, or reaching out for support. A strong team starts with a strong foundation, and small acts of self-care contribute to a healthier, more vibrant workforce.?

• REI Systems takes pride in recognizing those who have reached significant milestones in their careers, including 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years of service. This year they honored 45 employees with 7 years, 8 employees with 10 years, 3 employees with 15 years, and 6 employees with over 20 years of dedication to REI Systems.??

• Summer for AVER, LLC meant getting together at its 1st annual company picnic! Tasty BBQ, delicious ice cream, a bounce house, face painting, sunshine, and great company!?

• Congratulations to IT Concepts, Inc on your new location — it's about fostering a stronger, more collaborative team spirit in a space designed with innovation and teamwork in mind.? ?

Get Involved?

LMI ’s Christen Smith invites you to Run with purpose and power by joining the Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia (GOTR NOVA) SoleMates for the Marine Corps Marathon to?help empower young girls while raising vital funds. More here.?

OrangeSlices Tip of the Week????

This week’s tip is from George Stern who shares that “people don’t quit jobs, they quit bad activity.” Interested in keeping top talent? If more than a few of these top 15 are impacting your team, it may be time to re-evaluate. Check out the list 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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