The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies - June 24, 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 Tech Protégé PCS details CDC NCIRD Bioinformatics contract and what is NEXT ?
• No Longer the Best Kept Secret TCG Doubling again with Modesty, Happiness and B Corp Values ?
• Meet the Federal IT and Consulting Firms Recognized on the Inc 5000 2024 List of Companies that Put Their Employees First ?

Featured Posts on OS AI last week:??

• FDA-focused firms gearing up to win big in FY 2025 ?
• A Dozen FY ‘25 Recompete Opps to help build your SEC Pipeline ?
• A dozen DHS USCIS recompetes expected to draw interest ?
• FBI focused small businesses to know ?
• Checking in With Chris Coligado on his appointment as Executive Vice President/ Federal Market Lead with Smoothstack ?
• USCIS focused small businesses to know ?
• FDA Partner Request: Seeking Small Business Prime for Enterprise IT Application Development (EAD) BPA
• Three Dozen FY 2025 US Coast Guard Opportunities on the radar

Events to have on your Radar:???

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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…?

Giving back – Get involved?

LET'S GO Boys and Girls is on a mission to empower the next generation of STEM innovators, especially those from underserved and underrepresented communities. They need help to create access and opportunities for these aspiring leaders! More here. ?

Culture?

• We have seen many teams out hitting baseball games as a way of connecting outside the office , including SteerBridge? whose interns had an exciting day immersing themselves in Washington, DC culture by attending a Washington Nationals Baseball game. RIVA Solutions, Inc. spun bonding a little differently, hitting the bowling alley for some friendly competition and a much-needed break from #IRL working sessions.?
• When giving back is firmly embedded we call that culture. HighPoint Digital recently announced Donate Life as its June Charity of the Month and they are looking for suggestions for future charities.?More here. ?
• Dev Technology Group, Inc. members worked a shift at the Cornerstones FREE from Hunger Center, a food hub in Sterling that coordinates the pick-up and delivery of excess food in the Northern VA region, to those in need, unloading delivery trucks, sorting donated food , and assisting in the construction of new cages for the warehouse.?
• Members of Red Team Consulting spent time volunteering with Homestretch, Inc. , transforming the front lawn of a Homestretch apartment building into a vibrant oasis with pink and red begonias.?
• Maveris celebrates team members for their professional contributions, and for who they are outside the office. ?
• REI Systems celebrated the Graduation of SOAR Action Cohorts 26 and 27! ??SOAR is REI's premier, intensive experiential Leadership Development program , led by REI's Professional Development Coach Frank Roman . These graduates join the ranks of over 400 employees who have embraced their unique challenges to become more grounded, present, and purposeful.?

Most Viewed Comments on OS AI?

• Contracting Resources Group, Inc. (CRG)?- Great experience working for CRG –?from the time of interview to working for two years …Would recommend to friends and colleagues.?More here. ?
• Cogent People ?-?Working for Cogent People has been an amazing experience! Their commitment to core values of Integrity, Trust, and Commitment to Excellence is clear…?More here. ?
• All Women Leadership -- AWL Strategies ?-?My time at AWL Strategies has served as rediscovery of corporate America –this is the truly the first time in my career, where the “talk” matches the heart and mission…?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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