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.
NOVA Roadmap
is our path forward.
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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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:
7 councils. 4 goals. 1 economy.
Roadmap in Action: Executive Councils
New NOVA Roadmap Executive Councils will drive the progress of these four goals. Executive Councils are comprised of representatives from investor organizations, commensurate with investment level, to shape NVC’s policy agenda directly. Two Co-Chairs lead each Executive Council. No organization holds more than one seat on any Council, with the exception of the NextGen Leadership Council.
Current Executive Councils:
- Economic Environment
- Talent and Workforce
- Federal Innovation
- Energy and Mobility
- Healthcare
- Technology and Entrepreneurship
- NextGen Leadership
Economic Environment Council
Smart regulations, commercial development, affordability, real estate, economic diversification, modernization, and sustainability.
Cox Communications
Peterson Companies
Committee Members:
- Sheila Heaphy, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Greg Saydah, Baird
- Mark Looney, Cooley LLP
- Samantha Marmen, CALIBRE
- Alex Thalacker, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)
- Bill Marx, Grant Thornton
- Mihir Elchuri, Hirschler
- Amanda Allen, HNTB
- Nancy Smith, I-66 Express Mobility Partners
- Jeff Chod, Minkoff Development Corporation
- Josh Veverka, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
- Jason McElroy, Saul Ewing
- Dan Muse, SPA, Inc.
- David Hargadon, TD Bank
- Mike DeStefano, Wells Fargo
- John Roddy, William A. Hazel
Talent and Workforce Council
Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, emerging technology, workforce transformation, and technology policy.
Laura Gianguli
CALIBRE
Committee Members:
- Amy Turner, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Kelly Robucci, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
- Patrick Soleymani, George Mason University
- William Bland, M&T Bank
- Stephen Partridge, Northern Virginia Community College
- Stephanie Barnes, Sentara
- Michelle Howell, Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.
- John Roddy, William A. Hazel
Healthcare Council
Inova Health
Technology and Entrepreneurship Council
Startup ecosystem, small business growth, early-stage support in technology and government contracting.
Committee Members:
- Kendall Holbrook, Dev Technology
- Bill Marx, Grant Thornton
- Amir Oveissi, M&T Bank
- Todd Rowley, Old Dominion National Bank
- David Fouse, Pinkston
- David Hargadon, TD Bank
- Candice Austin, Verizon
Energy and Mobility Council
Transportation access, energy, funding, regional mobility, and infrastructure planning.
Chris Ellis
Huntington Bank
Christian Deschauer
Washington Gas
Committee Members:
- Garrett McGuire, AT&T
- Amanda Allen, HNTB
- Nancy Smith, I-66 Express Mobility Partners
- James Heo, Verizon
Federal Innovation Council
NextGen Leadership Council
Foster cross-sector collaboration, civic engagement, and policy dialogue to elevate and empower emerging leaders.
NVC in the News
Explore our recent media mentions for NVC's insights that are advancing the NOVA Roadmap initiative.
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