For Northern Virginia to shed its dependence on federal dollars and thrive as future-focused industries reshape global markets, we must build an economy that competes by design, not by default.
Now is the time for decisive action.
Building on a century of regional leadership, NVC is ready to lead the way for the next 100 years.
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NOVA Roadmap
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The NOVA Roadmap calls on the region to:
- Reinvent the Economy: Diversify into emerging sectors like AI, quantum computing, biotech, semiconductors, and space; expand tech hubs; modernize digital infrastructure; and prepare the workforce for tomorrow’s jobs.
- Cultivate Affordability for Our Workforce: Make Northern Virginia an affordable place to live, work, and raise a family by prioritizing attainable housing and accessible, high-quality childcare.
- Attract Sustained Investment: Modernize foundational systems — from tax policy to land use — to remove barriers and make the region a magnet for high-growth industries.
- Tell Our Powerful Story: Rebrand Northern Virginia as a destination of choice for future-focused businesses and talent by highlighting its unique strengths.
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Clayton Medford
Senior Vice President of Government Relations
Jared Sloane
Vice President of Membership
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Based on insights from stakeholder conversations and secondary data analysis, we recommend that the region put its collective time, talent, and treasure toward achieving four bold goals:
