Tech-Focused Advocacy

The Technology Council works in three areas as an advocate for the region's technology focused business. One, we provide assistance to the region's local economic developers in the recruitment of new technology firms, technology park implementation efforts, and the development of the region’s telecommunication infrastructure. Secondly, we serve as a public policy advocate for the region on a broad range of technology issues at the state and local level. And third, we participate in the Virginia Technology Alliance to drive visibility and awareness of the Region 2000 Technology Council, its members, and the region to other regions within the state. The activities we undertake to accomplish these goals include:

Broadband/Telecommunications Infrastructure: Lobby and work directly with providers of telecommunications services to upgrade and expand their service offerings.
Outreach & Advocacy: By working with local school systems, colleges, universities, other non-profits, and our legislators, we are the voice for the needs and desires of the technology organizations we represent.
Wireless Hotspots: Actively promote existing and new wireless hotspots within the region in order to have a more dynamic effect on business and culture.
NoVA Connect: An initiative to assist Northern Virginia companies who are looking to expand operations in others part of the state.
Center for Advanced Engineering and Research: Promote and provide assistance to the CAER initiative to bring University lead research and development assistance to local companies.