The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies - October 2, 2023

Looking for a good partner? Want to help move the CX needle? 

• What government agencies can learn about CX from the private sector 

Events to have on your Radar:  

• Don't miss out on this year's Staying Connected Charity Event, hosted by RIVA Solutions, Inc. This annual gathering of 200+ GovCon and tech industry peers provides an incredible opportunity to network, mingle, and raise money for a great cause. Register here.
• Elev8 and Engage GovCon Event - The inaugural Elev8 and Engage GovCon social event kicks off the holiday season, bringing together the top government partners and industry and government leaders. Did we mention the event is being held at the historic Guinness brewery in Halethorpe? Details and registration here. A portion of the sponsorship dollars and ticket sales generated from this event will be donated to LETS GO Boys and Girls. Sponsorships are available. Contact Shelley McGuire for details. 

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.     

Culture 

• Sabre Systems, LLC held its 2023 Employee Appreciation Crab Feast at the Wharf where the team members and their families enjoyed crabs, burgers, beers, enjoyed kayaking, paddle boarding, playing cornhole, and splashing in a waterslide.  
• eSimplicity ’s first-ever company-wide book club has commenced! Every week, the group will go over a new chapter. Chapter One - What exactly is psychological safety? How is it different from being "nice"?... 
• Twice a year, Pluribus Digital CEO, Jessica Morris, hosts in-person and virtual lunches to meet with teams, get to know them and enjoy a meal together, and most importantly, stay engaged and connected. 
• ICA, Inc. staff got together in person for learning, celebrating their successes and a whole lot of team building fun! 

Giving back 

• Alpha Omega is taking part in #LighttheNight Reston, joining The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on October 13 to raise awareness and critical funds for blood cancer research and patient support. Find out how you can help by clicking the link. 

Recognition 

• Dev Technology Group, Inc. has been named a winner of the AnitaB.org Top Companies for Women Technologists Award for the third year in a row! 

OrangeSlices Tip of the Week  

With the end of the fiscal year now behind, it is time to refocus on culture, on giving back, and on community engagement. Have an initiative aimed at giving back? Does your team have a favorite lesser-known non-profit you want us to spotlight? Is there someone on your team who goes above and beyond to drive an engaged and supportive culture? We want to know and we want to let others know. Message me at heather.kirk@orangeslices.ai. Let's talk. 

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Just a few of the topics covered in today’s edition - besides awards, awards, awards - include:  CIO-SP4 Update; 1.7B CDC Data/450M CMS HIGLAS/225M DHS SI/119M VA EMACS/79M USDA Portal/123M NIH ARPA-H IT/60M FDA BI awards; SEC OCDO BPA Protested

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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