New Leadership Book Release
Working With God: The Ten Modes of Elevated Leadership Successful leaders eventually ask, “What next?” In his new book, recently released on Amazon, Reston Chamber member Dr. Eliyahu Lotzar offers a challenging response: operate from the most powerful possible perspective by working with God.Replete with stories from CEOs and action steps to further you on your leadership adventure, Working With God takes you through ten operating modes that promote clarity, wisdom, agility, strength, and joy as you grow
Martina Cheung to speak at George Mason’s Spring Commencement
Martina Cheung, president and CEO of S&P Global, will be the featured speaker at our Spring Commencement on May 15, 2025. Since 2010, Cheung, also a member of S&P Global’s board of directors, has held several positions with the New York-based company, including president of S&P Global Ratings, executive lead of S&P Global Sustainable1, and president of S&P Global Market Intelligence. Last year, American Banker included Cheung on its list of the most powerful women in finance. Learn more.
How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Brands in Digital Marketing
Small business owners often feel like they’re at a disadvantage when it comes to digital marketing. Large corporations have bigger budgets, entire teams dedicated to content creation, and name recognition that small businesses simply can’t match. But small businesses have something that big brands struggle to create: authenticity, personality, and deep community connections. These qualities resonate with today’s consumers. The good news for small business owners in Reston and Fairfax County? You don’t
George Mason’s vital role in advancing Virginia as America’s top state in business
Virginia’s distinction as CNBC’s Top State for Business in 2024 and Top State for Education highlights George Mason University’s impact as the largest and most innovative public university in Virginia and a top 50 public university nationally. George Mason supports entrepreneurs through Mason Enterprise, which operates 25 Small Business Development Centers around Virginia. Last year Mason Enterprise provided 900+ workshops and educational programs, individual business counseling sessions focused on
George Mason University selects James Soto Antony as new provost and executive vice president
James Soto Antony is George Mason's next provost and executive vice president. He is the Dean of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs at the University of California, San Diego. Antony is a nationally recognized higher education scholar and leader with substantial experience as a faculty member and administrator at the University of Washington, Yale University, Harvard University, and UC San Diego. He will begin his new role on July 1, 2024.
