The Amazon HQ2 Request for Proposals (RFP) process inspired unprecedented collaboration in Northern Virginia—the City of Alexandria joined Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties in partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia to put forth the strongest proposal for the region. Winning HQ2 became a major catalyst for Northern Virginia jurisdictions to formally unite—and in September 2019, the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William counties announced they would together form the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance (NOVA EDA). “Virginia’s biggest employment growth opportunity in the years ahead will be in tech,” *said* *Stephen Moret, VEDP President and CEO*. “Accordingly, the Tech Talent Investment Program that Governor Northam and the General Assembly have launched will position communities across the Commonwealth for healthier, more diversified economic growth. We look forward to working with all of our stakeholders to continue the momentum in the Commonwealth.” they would together form the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance (NOVA EDA). “Virginia’s biggest employment growth opportunity in the years ahead will be in tech,” *said* *Stephen Moret, VEDP President and CEO*. “Accordingly, the Tech Talent Investment Program that Governor Northam and the General Assembly have launched will position communities across the Commonwealth for healthier, more diversified economic growth. We look forward to working with all of our stakeholders to continue the momentum in the Commonwealth.”
By: Northern Virginia
