The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies - April 29, 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?
• Making Time for Tea: A Look Inside National Government Services?

Featured Posts on OS AI last week:??

• Partner Request: $14B VA IHT 2.0 IDIQ – SDVOSBs and EHR/Health Informatics Firms wanted?
• DOC focused HUBZone Small Businesses to know?
• DOT focused HUBZone Small Businesses to know?
• Air Force focused HUBZone Small Businesses to know?
• The Peel Podcast: Insights on Army's ACCESS RFI?
• Partner Request: NASA SEWP VI?

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.??

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 engages with employees to support the community organizations they are a part of and be a part of environmental initiatives, whether through volunteer efforts, partnerships, or sponsorship.?
• Dev Technology Group, Inc.creates opportunities for its team to participate where there interests lie. Recent example -Dev Denizens and their families explored the great outdoors with a hike at Hemlock Regional Park followed by a picnic at Paradise Springs Winery.
• When executive leaders take the time to engage personally you know culture is embedded in company culture. Seventh Sense Consulting, LLC 's Mindy Prian created an opportunity to work with her team blending different personalities in a unique way.?
• MetaPhase Consulting doesn’t just talk about career growth – they actively cultivate it including through an interactive discussion on project management essentials, igniting a passion for continual learning and advancement.?

Giving back?

• In honor of Earth Day 2024, Partner Forces joined hands with EcoAction Arlington for its annual cleanup at Jeanie Dean Park in Arlington, Virginia.?
• Dev Technology Group, Inc. was out volunteering at the Food for Others warehouse, putting together 561 Power Packs in two hours!??
• FedTec team came together from various cities to participate in the #AnythingsPawsible 5K to help raise funding for children with disabilities to gain access to service dogs.?

Most Viewed Comments on OS AI?

JRSS , Inc. is a WOSB HUBZone mainly serving CDC and DHS as a subcontractor… has grown from 3 people in 2021 to 40+ as of now. More here.?

IvoryCloud …?not just another Federal Contractor looking to increase profits for the owner’s benefit.? The founders of the company want to do things differently than other companies...??More here.?

National Government Services (Medicare) makes a good partner for a small company…They help mentor our team…introduced us to so many partner companies that work in the healthcare space …?More here.?

OneZero Solutions ?is participating in a broader conversation - one that isn't necessarily oriented around 'the next deal', but rather, how it can build its business to become a more effective contributor to the Government's mission areas…More here.?

OrangeSlices Tip of the Week????

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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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