How are lessons from the 2026 session and the NOVA Roadmap shaping advocacy priorities for 2027? What happens during a General Assembly session has real consequences for Northern Virginia’s employers, workers, and communities. The 2026 session brought progress on key issues, setbacks on others, and important signals about what lies ahead. With more than 100 NOVA Roadmap bills tracked and …
NOVA RISE: Mobilizing the Roadmap for Northern Virginia’s Future
Last Thursday, NVC hosted our inaugural NOVA Roadmap Innovators & Stakeholders Exchange (NOVA RISE) event! Thank you to all the NVC members, sponsors, and speakers who took the time to attend this brand-new event — a milestone moment for our community. The energy at Valo Park was incredible, as regional executives, investors, and community leaders gathered to discuss the specific …
Northern Virginia Business Leaders Tackle Regional Affordability Issues
NVC is proud to gather regional business leaders tomorrow for our inaugural NOVA RISE event, hosting actionable conversations on housing affordability and energy infrastructure. In the Q1 Business Leader Survey, over 200 regional executives identified cultivating affordability for our workforce as the most critical pillar of the NOVA Roadmap. To address this priority, the inaugural NOVA Roadmap Innovators & Stakeholders …
Q1 Survey Shows Rising Pessimism Among Northern Virginia Business Leaders
Businesses recognize that the NOVA Roadmap is charting a path forward for Housing Affordability, a high-priority issue to hundreds of business leaders in Northern Virginia. Today, the Northern Virginia Chamber (NVC) and Pinkston announce the official results of the first installment of the 2026 Business Leader Survey. A coalition of Northern Virginia chambers partnered to help implement this year’s …
A Unified Vision for Housing Affordability: The NOVA Housing Supply Framework
NVC is aligning business and housing stakeholders around a shared strategy, marking a major step toward restoring regional economic competitiveness guided by the NOVA Roadmap at the helm. Northern Virginia’s competitiveness depends on its ability to attract and retain talent — and housing is at the heart of that equation. Recognizing this, NVC has joined forces with the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) and the Northern Virginia Building …
NVC Welcomes New Investor Relations Manager, Jocelyn Park
Learn more about the newest addition to NVC’s professional staff, Jocelyn Park. She is the new go-to contact for sponsorship, advertising, and investor relations. NVC is thrilled to welcome Jocelyn Park as our new Investor Relations Manager, ensuring that NVC’s professional team successfully executes the deliverables for NOVA Roadmap Investors, partners, and sponsors, while fostering long-term collaboration across the region’s …
What is NOVA RISE? Learn More About this Inaugural NVC Program
An Overview of NOVA RISE NVC is hosting the inaugural NOVA Roadmap Innovators & Stakeholders Exchange (NOVA RISE) program on Thursday, April 16, 2026. NOVA RISE is designed to unite business leaders and investors with the innovators shaping the future of our regional economy to discuss topics closely aligned with the NOVA Roadmap. NVC will be addressing pressing regional challenges …
NVC and Pinkston Announce the 2026 Business Leader Surveys
NVC and Pinkston are back with the 2026 Business Leader Survey, a quarterly survey tracking the sentiment and priorities of regional executives throughout the year. A coalition of Northern Virginia chambers is partnering to implement this year’s survey, including: NVC Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Arlington Chamber of Commerce Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Greater Reston …
Advocacy Wins and Legislative Updates
As we near the end of the General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session, NVC has many advocacy wins to share. As the General Assembly enters its final two weeks, NVC continues to secure advocacy wins for the region’s business community. These two weeks include long floor sessions as bills are subject to their final public debates before passing, failing, or going …
4 Reasons Why NVC Events are Vital for Your Professional Growth and Development
Networking shouldn’t feel like a chore. While a LinkedIn request or a cold email may serve its purpose in connecting virtually, nothing replaces the energy of a live room. When you attend an NVC event, you immerse yourself in a business community that is not only invested in this region’s success but is filled with people who want to effect …
