We are one of the
most influential
PACs in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Our Policy Committee
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2022 Legislative Agenda
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From the chambers of local government, to the halls of the General Assembly, to the corridors of Congress, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is the authoritative, timely, and effective voice of our region's business community.As a Chamber member for 30 years, I've observed, at very close range, the success of its Richmond agenda, touching on issues of direct relevance to every Chamber member. From taking the lead role in achieving business privilege occupational license (BPOL) tax reform to championing transportation funding for critically-needed projects, to a host of others, the Chamber's vision is seen and its voice is heard."
Scott McGeary,
Director, State Public Policy, Washington Gas
We bridge the gap between businesses and elected officials.
Ensuring that Northern Virginia has a voice in the legislative process, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce established the Northern Virginia Business Political Action Committee (NOVABIZPAC) in 2002 to support Virginia legislators and policymakers who champion a pro-business agenda. NOVABIZPAC’s mission is to utilize the resources of the regional business community to ensure the future successes of key business issues.
One of the most influential PACs in the Commonwealth of Virginia, NOVABIZPAC uses the Northern Virginia Chamber’s legislative agenda as its guide as to which candidates to support in Northern Virginia and across the state.
NOVABIZPAC is administered by a Board of Trustees composed exclusively of members of the Northern Virginia Chamber. The Board is comprised of business leaders familiar with the regional business community’s agenda and top priorities. NOVABIZPAC also receives strategic advice and oversight from the Northern Virginia Chamber Board of Directors. NOVABIZPAC meets regularly throughout the year, interviewing and evaluating candidates and elected officials.
NOVABIZPAC allows the Northern Virginia regional business community to collectively organize its political action to elect candidates who share the Northern Virginia Chamber’s goal of job creation and a business-friendly economic climate.
The success of NOVABIZPAC is not possible without the effective participation of the Northern Virginia business community in the political process and the financial support of Northern Virginia Chamber members. Member contributions enable NOVABIZPAC to support worthy candidates and ensure the Northern Virginia Chamber has a voice in the policy and legislative process.
Advocacy Updates
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At the Midway Point: 2024 General Assembly Update
Chamber Statement on Metro, July 5, 2023
Bipartisanship: Working Together to Build a Better Virginia
2023 Virginia General Assembly Workforce Update
Kicking Off the 2023 Virginia General Assembly
Scott McGeary, Chairman, Washington Gas
Andrew Palmieri
Saul Ewing, Arnstein, & Lehr, LLP
Gary Kirkbridge
Dewberry
James Heo
Cox Communications
Nicole Barranco
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Timmy Norton
Great American Restaurants
Scott McGeary
Washington Gas
Robert Webb
Miles & Stockbridge
John McGeehan
McGeehan Pascale
Bismah Ahmed
Apartment and Office Building Association
Michael Ferraro
TRAINING SOLUTIONS, Inc.
Bruce Jennings
Fairfax City Self Storage
Jo Thoburn
Fairfax Christian School
Maria Harris Tildon
Policy Committee Chair; Johns Hopkins University
Julie Coons
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
