Contemporaries, Inc

We would like to wish all participants the best of luck today at the 39th Recreation & Welfare Association 2024 NIH Institute Relay! Members of the Contemporaries team will be on hand to cheer everyone on and each participating runner and volunteer will receive a free Relay T-Shirt and free scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, both courtesy of Contemporaries!

A heartfelt bon voyage and congratulations to Georgette Godwin on her retirement from the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (Md.) after 19 years of service. We would like to thank all previous chairs for gathering to celebrate Gigi last week as well as Leslie Weber for organizing the event. Cheers to the next chapter!

Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to our teammate, Kate Tolley! Kate is the newest member of our team, jumping into her role of VP of Government Services in November of last year. Happy Birthday, Kate!

From all of us at Contemporaries, we hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Labor Day weekend! As a organization, we are so thankful for all of our hardworking and talented employees and colleagues

Our Story | Contemporaries, Inc. Contemporaries is an employment agency serving Washington, DC and the surrounding area. Read the story of how we all came to work together at Contemporaries.

Just announced: Contemporaries President, Erin Allen will be named Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce's Business Partner of the Year!

Contemporaries believes in treating our employees and clients like family members and it is because of this mindset that we have such robust benefits and subsequently such high employee retention rates. Contracting firms can struggle to find reliable and long-term staff that are committed to the mission of their clients simply because they do not treat their candidates as the talented and experienced professionals that they are. https://contemps.com/about-us/our-story/

Our Story | Contemporaries, Inc. Contemporaries is an employment agency serving Washington, DC and the surrounding area. Read the story of how we all came to work together at Contemporaries.

As an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems certified company, we instill and practice personal accountability and a supportive corporate structure that encourages our employees to learn and grow in their respective fields, which directly benefits our clients. We provide our employees with the resources and guidance needed to excel each day.

Contemporaries keeps you ahead of federal sector changes in laws and legal interpretations. Find out how we can solve for your human capital needs. https://contemps.com/private-employers/human-capital-services/

Human Capital Solutions | Contemporaries, Inc. Contemporaries has your human capital solutions in Silver Spring. By working with us, you can feel confident that we will adhere to fair hiring practices.

We have a proven track record of meeting deadlines & providing deliverables on time & under budget. is at the core of all sectors & levels of government https://contemps.com/staffing-solutions/program-management-solutions

Project Management Solutions | Contemporaries, Inc. Contemporaries has project management solutions that can help you reach your business goals. Call us to learn more about project management solutions.

If you are interested in working with Contemporaries, please visit our website at www.contemps.com. Our knowledgeable team maintains relationships with numerous Federal Agencies, allowing you access to hundreds of job placement opportunities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sK0574UpDU

Working With Contemporaries

Contemporaries delves deeply into the character and talent of prospective candidates. It’s our mission to understand the priorities of potential employees, verify certifications, do background checks and thoroughly investigate references. We find top talent who will contribute positively to your workplace. We are partners and consultants with our clients, bringing them qualified and ambitious candidates who are in it for the long haul. Our employee will do more that fit your culture and fill your job description – our employee will align to the objectives of your organization and get work done. https://contemps.com/about-us/

About Contemporaries, Inc. | Contemporaries, Inc. Professional staffing in Silver Spring is available through Contemporaries, a family-owned and operated Women-Owned Small Business since its inception in 1991.

We have a reputation for providing top-notch talent to our clients – talent that has been rigorously selected based on the knowledge requirements, culture, and strategic objectives of our client’s organization.

At Contemporaries, we put family first

Our talent acquisition solution is designed to work for the long term. While we will search steadily to find someone who can do the job, it is also critical that we find someone who will contribute to the organization’s culture and to the path forward. We are not a short-term solution but rather a partner for now and the future. We find talent that will lead to innovation and growth.

Employment Agency Washington DC | Testimonials Contemporaries is an employment agency in the Washington, DC area. Read testimonials by government agencies including the Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA.

Contemporaries offers professional support solutions specializing in solutions for federal government organizations. We find the best talent for your Program Support, Acquisition Support, Policy Development, and Systems Administration positions. Our support options range from basic front-desk support to technical and executive support capabilities.

Staffing Solutions | Contemporaries, Inc. Contemporaries offers professional staffing solutions in the Washington, DC area. We specialize in solutions for federal government organizations and large commercial clients.

At Contemporaries, we are always in a continuous recruitment cycle. Our recruitment team searches daily to find the best and brightest talent for current and future job opportunities. Our extensive recruitment and screening practices are highly successful as proven by our over 95% employee retention rate. https://contemps.com/performance

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Contemporaries is hosting our Quarterly Team Building lunch for all of our employees today. We are excited to provide financial planning resources to our employees through PNC bank as they introduce us to their new Financial Wellness Achievement Center that is an online learning platform available to employees of participating companies and provides the opportunity to learn more about personal financing through how-to videos, engaging articles, worksheets, and calculators. Learn more here https://www.pnc.com/en/corporate-and-institutional/solutions/employee-service/financial-wellness.html

PNC Financial Wellness Achievement Center: Employee Financial Literacy PNC Wellness Achievement Center is an online educational tool focused on strengthening the financial wellness & literacy of your workforce.

With over 33 years of professional experience in the D.C. metro area, our firm can help get your career started, move your career forward, or provide opportunities for those who have retired from one position and seek additional work.

Career Development

As an employee of Contemporaries, we will match your skills, experience, education, and personality with positions that will offer you an opportunity to learn more and work with the best organizations. Contemporaries’ employees find out about job openings before they are advertised and ensure that clients see your resume firsthand.

Employees First

From all of us at Contemporaries, we wish everyone a fun and safe July 4th weekend!

Contemporaries is proud to announce that our company is now officially certified against ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems by G-CERTI Co., Ltd. Our ISO 9001 certification furthers our commitment to quality support for business development, program management, human resources, recruiting, and executive management in the areas of staff augmentation in the scientific, professional, and administrative for the US Federal Government.

As a key teammate, Contemporaries has unparalleled insight into federal requirements, the capability to meet fast turnaround times, intimate knowledge of critical systems, and the understanding of the federal contracting culture.

Who We Are

Our Contemporaries team consists of a team of recruiters, human resource professionals, and project management professionals and is led by owner and President Erin Allen, whose parents started the firm in 1991. Together we offer diverse expertise with over 100 years of professional management experience on federal contracts. Our core values set the foundation for our decision-making process and establish the guiding star for who we are.

Our Core Values

Contemporaries was proud to sponsor and serve dinner at the NIH Children's Inn yesterday evening! The NIH Children's Inn is a residential space for families with children and young adults participating in leading-edge research studies at the National Institutes of Health. The Contemps team was honored to have dinner and spend time with the amazing families and faculty at the Inn. For more information and to make a donation, please visit their website at https://childrensinn.org/ways-to-give/

A happy Father’s Day from all of us at Contemporaries! We hope everyone enjoys a weekend celebrating the father figures and loved ones in their lives!

Contemporaries is proud to sponsor the annual NIH Recreation and Welfare Camp Fantastic BBQ today at the NIH Campus! Members of the Contemps team are on campus today to participate in the afternoon’s events and hand out fun prizes from 11am-2pm. The afternoon includes delicious food, live music, games, a silent auction, the weekly Community Market, and a mini-vendor fair. Come on over to say hi and raise money for Camp Fantastic!

Join us Tuesday, June 11th from 11am - 2pm for the Special Love Camp Fantastic BBQ outside of the Bldg. 10 The NIH Clinical Center South Lobby.

Gather up your friends and co-workers and come on over to the Annual Camp Fantastic BBQ! Join us Tuesday, June 11th on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 from 11am - 2pm as we raise money to give children with cancer a summer experience to remember. The afternoon will be filled with great food, live music, games, our weekly Community Market, a mini-vendor fair and more. The first 300 people to visit the Contemporaries table will receive a free ticket for a FREE 12oz snow cone from SnoBlastDMV.

FOOD: Bangin BBQ, Malias Kitchen, Catalyst Hot Dogs and Sno Blast DMV

MUSIC: ARRA (The Affordable Rock ‘n Roll Act)

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS: T-Shirts commemorating the BBQ will be sold to raise funds for the Camp. Shirts will be sold on-site for $10 and the Bldg. 31 store and online following the BBQ.

SPONSORS: 8001 Woodmont, All Star Pediatric Dentistry, Ameritech Construction Corporation, Artis Senior Living of Potomac, Best Western Premier Rockville Hotel & Suites, Blacks in Government, Capital Financial Planners, Cohen Health and Performance, Comparion Insurance Agency, Contemporaries, Inc, DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg - Gaithersburg, MD, Element 28, Euro Motorcars Bethesda, EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area, FedAdvantage, Hyatt Regency Bethesda near Washington, DC, Imagination Stage, Kaiser Permanente, Gutter Helmet by Lednor Home Solutions, NIH Blood and Platelet Donors, NIH Employee Engagement, NIH Federal Credit Union, NIH, NOAA, & HHS Recreation & Welfare Association, Oakcrest Towers, Omega World Travel, The Right Fluff Pet Sitting, Southern Management Companies, Verizon, and NIH VRC.

GAMES: Play fun games including Spin the Wheel, Putt Golf, Quick Bingo, Plinko, Co****le and more.

COMMUNITY MARKET: Visit the NIH Community Market in the South Lobby and on the South Lawn. Vendors expected to participate are Nothing Bundt Cakes, Randalia Bee Hives, S**a Nuts , Apple Valley, Sweetdele's Sweet Treats, Devine Wine Jelly, The Chocolatier's Palette, Handmade with Love for a CURE and Anne Lewis (clothing).

ABOUT CAMP FANTASTIC: Camp Fantastic (for patients/survivors) Our hallmark program is a week-long adventure for 7-17 patients and survivors who are within 5 years of treatment (or within 7 years of a bone marrow transplant). Medical care is provided on-site so campers can focus on fun – a ropes course, canoeing, swimming, cooking, sports, and more! Teens have exclusive lodging and programming and 16 and 17-year-olds can participate in our LIT (leaders in training) group. While the details for camp and our precautionary COVID measures are still evolving, we’re proceeding under the belief that camp in some form will definitely happen. All cancer patients ages 7-17 within 5 years of treatment (or within 7 years of a bone marrow transplant) are eligible. Learn more about Special Love.

Purchase your meal directly from the food trucks. A percentage of all food sales and proceeds from t-shirt sales will go to help support the Special Love/Camp Fantastic program. Be a part of the event, bring your coworkers and make a difference in a child’s life!

Join us Tuesday, June 11th from 11am - 2pm for the Special Love Camp Fantastic BBQ outside of the Bldg. 10 The NIH Clinical Center South Lobby.

Gather up your friends and co-workers and come on over to the Annual Camp Fantastic BBQ! Join us Tuesday, June 11th on the South Lawn of Bldg. 10 from 11am - 2pm as we raise money to give children with cancer a summer experience to remember. The afternoon will be filled with great food, live music, games, our weekly Community Market, a mini-vendor fair and more. The first 300 people to visit the Contemporaries table will receive a free ticket for a FREE 12oz snow cone from SnoBlastDMV.

FOOD: Bangin BBQ, Malias Kitchen, Catalyst Hot Dogs and Sno Blast DMV

MUSIC: ARRA (The Affordable Rock ‘n Roll Act)

COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS: T-Shirts commemorating the BBQ will be sold to raise funds for the Camp. Shirts will be sold on-site for $10 and the Bldg. 31 store and online following the BBQ.

SPONSORS: 8001 Woodmont, All Star Pediatric Dentistry, Ameritech Construction Corporation, Artis Senior Living of Potomac, Best Western Premier Rockville Hotel & Suites, Blacks in Government, Capital Financial Planners, Cohen Health and Performance, Comparion Insurance Agency, Contemporaries, Inc, DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg - Gaithersburg, MD, Element 28, Euro Motorcars Bethesda, EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area, FedAdvantage, Hyatt Regency Bethesda near Washington, DC, Imagination Stage, Kaiser Permanente, Gutter Helmet by Lednor Home Solutions, NIH Blood and Platelet Donors, NIH Employee Engagement, NIH Federal Credit Union, NIH, NOAA, & HHS Recreation & Welfare Association, Oakcrest Towers, Omega World Travel, The Right Fluff Pet Sitting, Southern Management Companies, Verizon, and NIH VRC.

GAMES: Play fun games including Spin the Wheel, Putt Golf, Quick Bingo, Plinko, Co****le and more.

COMMUNITY MARKET: Visit the NIH Community Market in the South Lobby and on the South Lawn. Vendors expected to participate are Nothing Bundt Cakes, Randalia Bee Hives, S**a Nuts , Apple Valley, Sweetdele's Sweet Treats, Devine Wine Jelly, The Chocolatier's Palette, Handmade with Love for a CURE and Anne Lewis (clothing).

ABOUT CAMP FANTASTIC: Camp Fantastic (for patients/survivors) Our hallmark program is a week-long adventure for 7-17 patients and survivors who are within 5 years of treatment (or within 7 years of a bone marrow transplant). Medical care is provided on-site so campers can focus on fun – a ropes course, canoeing, swimming, cooking, sports, and more! Teens have exclusive lodging and programming and 16 and 17-year-olds can participate in our LIT (leaders in training) group. While the details for camp and our precautionary COVID measures are still evolving, we’re proceeding under the belief that camp in some form will definitely happen. All cancer patients ages 7-17 within 5 years of treatment (or within 7 years of a bone marrow transplant) are eligible. Learn more about Special Love.

Purchase your meal directly from the food trucks. A percentage of all food sales and proceeds from t-shirt sales will go to help support the Special Love/Camp Fantastic program. Be a part of the event, bring your coworkers and make a difference in a child’s life!

Contemporaries was proud to sponsor the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (Md.) Annual Dinner Celebration yesterday evening. As Chair of the board for the past year, Contemporaries President, Erin Allen was proud to pass the title of Chair of the board to Dr. Anne Khademian, Executive Director of The Universities at Shady Grove. Members of the Contemporaries team attended to celebrate Erin’s successful year as well as the chamber's visionaries, advocates, and partners recognized for their hard work in the community. For more information please visit their website at https://www.mcccmd.com/annualdinner.html

This week, members of the Contemporaries team, including our President, Erin Allen and our VP of Government Services, Kate Tolley are attending the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Small Business Forum & Expo. The event, hosted by the DOE in Minneapolis, is an opportunity to connect small businesses with the Department’s program offices, administrators, laboratory and technology centers, and fellow prime contractors to provide teaming opportunities and advance the Agency’s mission. For more information, please visit their website https://www.energy.gov/osdbu/2024-small-business-forum-expo

2024 Small Business Forum & Expo The 2024 DOE Small Business Forum & Expo is designed to connect small businesses with the Department’s program offices, power marketing administrations, laboratory and technology centers, and prime contractors to help advance the Agency’s missions.

Contemporaries team members, Kate and Erin are looking forward to attending the Department of Energy's Small Business Forum next week! They are excited about the opportunity to connect with other organizations and meet representatives from the Department of Energy. For more information on the event, please visit their website https://www.energy.gov/osdbu/2024-small-business-forum-expo

2024 Small Business Forum & Expo The 2024 DOE Small Business Forum & Expo is designed to connect small businesses with the Department’s program offices, power marketing administrations, laboratory and technology centers, and prime contractors to help advance the Agency’s missions.

At Contemporaries, we are always in a continuous recruitment cycle. Our recruitment team searches daily to find the best and brightest talent for current and future job opportunities. Our extensive recruitment and screening practices are highly successful as proven by our over 96.5% employee retention rate. https://contemps.com/performance

Employment Agency Washington DC | Performance Contemporaries is an employment agency in the Washington, DC area. Learn about our performance including quality candidates, high retention rates, and global placements.