Blog post provided by Marvin Lewis, Assistant Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, George Mason University Over the past few years, I’ve heard one question more than almost any other: “How does Name, Image, and Likeness actually work?” It’s a fair question. With so many headlines around college athletics, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) can feel complicated and at …
3 Ways Middle Market Companies Can Build a Competitive Advantage in 2026
Blog post provided by Yolonda Stradford and Peter Knickerbocker from NVC member company Bank of America. While uncertain geopolitical and economic forces challenged some companies in the first half of 2026, informed executives remained agile, making key decisions in real time. Strong leaders focus on three priorities that will inform their strategic vision in the second half of the year. …
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 …
MEMBER BLOG POST The three “T’s†to getting press that drives sales
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce members run the gamut of size, industry, and revenue. Some are one-person operations grossing a quarter-million annually; others employ thousands of people and earn millions of dollars per week. Many are government contractors, while others have nothing to do with the region’s largest industry. But no matter where they differ, Chamber members share one common …
