The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies - April 22, 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????

• Zolon – A Lemons to Lemonade Story ?
• Digital WOSB Alliance – See how they Grow ?
• Nimbus Consulting – Rooted in Understanding and Driving towards a Common Ground for CMS and its Centers ?

Featured Posts on OS AI last week:??

• The Peel Podcast- Red Team Consulting's Tris Carpenter Talks Potential Impacts of FY25 Budget on IT Contracting ?
• DOJ focused HUBZone Small Businesses to know ?
• Army focused HUBZone Small Businesses to know ?
• USDA focused HUBZone Small Businesses to know ?
• The Peel Podcast - Lessons learned from CMS Acme BPA protests ?

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. ??

And speaking of events?

• Kendall Holbrook was out doing a site visit ahead of the May 15th After-School All-Stars, Washington DC Play with a Purpose Field Day fundraiser! It’s a great opportunity to do a low effort team building event! And there is still time to get your team involved. More here. ?
• Held monthly RIVA Solutions, Inc. hosts a Growth Social with customers , partners, and colleagues. Want in? Ask to be added to the list.?

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?

• Audley Consulting Group believes in fostering team spirit both in and out of the office, offering opportunities where employees can bond over their shared love for sport .?
• Infotrend Inc had an awesome event exploring the world of acrylic pour painting . ????? Amidst the vibrant swirls of colors and the gentle flow of paint, they discovered the beautiful parallels between teamwork and art.?
• GenTech Associates, Inc. enjoyed a beautiful afternoon with the first cookout of the year ! Love the implication of first…?
• Sabre Systems, LLC recently held an awards ceremony recognizing members of its team through an Above and Beyond Award and a new Continuing Education Award. Thanks and recognition for those who go beyond and recognition that professional development matters.?
• Marking National Volunteer Week Emerald One, LLC partners with organizations like Easterseals , Girls on the Run International , Girl Up, United Nations Foundation , and more to inspire everyone to reach their best future.?
• Alpha Omega showcases its core value of "engagement"— connecting with each other outside the office and strengthening our bonds within this great community.?

Giving back?

• That giving back is ingrained in the DNA of Index Analytics LLC there is no doubt. Whether through Index's philanthropy efforts, volunteering with organizations important to them, or donating to special causes, Index teammates care about being a part of a larger goal. Need inspiration for how to develop this within your own team? Perhaps Raghu Akkapeddi, PMP or Allyn Finegold have some suggestions.?

Get involved

The Children's Inn at NIH annual Silent Auction for the 2024 An Evening for Hope? opens today. Check it out!?

Most Viewed Comments on OS AI?

• Precise Software Solutions, Inc. ?- …?Proudly donning the motto “the people make the place,” Precise Software Solutions stands as a pillar of exemplary corporate ethos?…?More here. ?
• Platinum Technologies ?- …?has shown a commitment to excellence, making the organization an outstanding [partner] choice … while providing workshare and mentoring along the way…?More here. ?

OrangeSlices Tip of the Week????

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Are you signed up yet to receive the new daily OrangeSlices AI newsletter, the Fresh Squeezed Daily ??Just a few of the topics covered in today’s edition include:??Awards support VA, NIH, DOL, DHS and more; Upcoming OSDBU engagement events at multiple agencies; leaders on the move at CMS, DOD, FBI and more.

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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