The GovCon Grove - Good Government supported by Great Companies - September 3, 2024
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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.
Featured Posts on OS AI last week:
Events to have on your Radar:
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RIVA Solutions, Inc. 15th annual RIVAKarma Staying Connected Charity Fundraiser is happening in one month and it will sell out! 🤝Join in on this night of networking and giving back. Details here.
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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…
Culture
Another incredible Maveris Olympics has wrapped up! Maveris is committed to creating a vibrant, engaging remote work environment is stronger than ever. The Maveris Olympic Games—a two-week extravaganza of technical challenges, physical feats, mental puzzles, and just plain fun was a great opportunity to bring the team together.
ENcompass Consulting Group held its annual Family Day which included a group lunch, tubing, hiking, and exploring Harper’s Ferry. This time together is FUNdamental to its corporate culture. It’s more than just enjoying nice weather together. It’s going beyond the virtual workplace to connect in person, building camaraderie, and reinforce relationships.
RIVA Solutions, Inc. employees participated in a Q3 State of the Union meeting. It was an opportunity to listen to department leaders who shared their insights on strategic initiatives that will shape the organization's future but also to celebrate the team's collective achievements.
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Trilogy Innovations, Inc. likes to Work hard, play hard! 🏈 As a team of many, many West Virginia University alumni, hashtag#TeamTrilogy swapped its jackets and ties for blue and gold at the Penn State University game!
Aquia shared that it ranked #44 on Fortune's 2024 Best Small Workplaces List! "Being recognized as one of Fortune's Best Small Workplaces is an incredible honor and a testament to the extraordinary culture we've built at Aquia," said Chris Hughes, President and CEO of Aquia. "This achievement reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. It's a validation of our belief that when we put our people first, exceptional results follow."
Giving Back
Continuing its focus on local communities Index Analytics LLC sponsors its local little league, the Catonsville Cubs. As part of its commitment to supporting local youth, this donation bolsters the team's values of teamwork, goal setting, communication, and, of course, fun!
Alpha Omega participated in the Summer Luau event at the Childhelp® Alice C. Tyler Village. It was a day filled with smiles, laughter, and the joy of giving back. Employees came together to not only enjoy the festivities but also to make a meaningful impact by generously donating back-to-school supplies to support these incredible children. This event embodies our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity—by turning our commitment into action.
ITegrity, Inc. - A trusted 8(a) Technology, Engineering, and Management Services Provider came together to donate school supplies and assemble backpacks for students at a couple of Maryland’s underprivileged schools, including one with a special connection to its CEO, Tarandeep Bawa , who attended one of these schools when he first arrived in this country. This effort, supported by YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, is helping these kids kick off the school year with everything they need to succeed!
Charity Spotlight
Dev Technology Group, Inc. ’s Ryan C. Madden shared two charities he supports and that you should check out: Backpack Buddies Foundation of Loudoun Inc. and VETSports Inc. Check them out and consider supporting!
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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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