A Practical Workshop to Improve Belonging, Representation, and Retention within your Organization
The Loudoun Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee is proud to present the second installment of the DEIA Workshop series. The Chamber will be hosting a three hour discussion on DEI in the workplace, how to recruit, and how to retain employees.
The session will be led by Melissa Lewis, Vice President of Human Resources at Stryker and will be co-facilitated by Angela Mitchell, CEO of ARM Consulting. Each hour long session will include content, in session exercises, small and large group discussions. You will leave the session more informed on:
- Creating a culture of belonging
- Intentional recruiting
- Creating your plan
Join us for a thoughtful discussion on improving belonging, representation, and retention within your company. Lunch will be provided. Register early, space is limited!
Speakers
Melissa Lewis
VP of Human Resources, Stryker
Angela Mitchell
President, ARM ConsutingSignature Series Sponsor
Diversity Sponsors
Equity Sponsors
- Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
- Equinix Data Center Services
- Morven Park
- Reston Limousine
Inclusion Sponsor
- ARM Consulting
Accessibility Sponsor
- The Arc of Loudoun
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Annual DEIA Summit
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Chamber Classic
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Small Business Awards
For 31 years, the Loudoun Small Business Awards have been the most prestigious honors celebrating our Loudoun community’s best small businesses, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. Winners are announced in front of a live audience of Loudoun’s top business and community leaders. Stay tuned for 2026 information
Valor Awards
In April of 2025, the Loudoun Chamber celebrated 40 years of honoring our community’s real-life heroes, including several truly heroic citizens, for their courageous and often lifesaving actions. Stay tuned for 2026 information
State of the Loudoun Market
The Loudoun real estate market has rarely experienced the number of challenges and opportunities it does today. It is difficult to make sense of these current market conditions and their impact on economic conditions. In 2025, the Loudoun Chamber will bring together the region’s top economic and real estate experts to examine how the economic and cultural forces influencing this market will impact your business. Stay tuned for more information.