Virginia Startup Blog written by Kareem Ayers

Virginia Technology Alliance - VTA

January 31, 2010

Ten regional technology councils formed the Virginia Technology Alliance (VTA) in 1998. The VTA mission is straight forward: Champion the Success of Virginia’s Technology Sector.

The VTA will employ several strategies to accomplish its mission.

Coordinate and enhance the efforts of the regional technology councils in promoting Virginia’s technology economy.

Advocate for issues important to the growth and development of innovative technologies and technology-based organizations in the Commonwealth.

Educate state and local policy makers by providing a representative and objective source of information and counsel on technology issues.

Communicate the economic importance of technology to Virginia’s education, civic and business leaders.

Charlottesville Business Innovation Council
Key Contacts

www.cvillebic.org
Arin Sime

Fredericksburg Technology Council
Key Contacts

www.fredtech.us
Eric Watkins

Hampton Roads Technology Council
Key Contacts

www.hrtc.org
Timothy Early

NewVa Corridor Technology Council
Key Contacts

www.thetechnologycouncil.com
Cory Donovan

Northern Virginia Technology Council
Key Contacts

www.nvtc.org
Josh Levi

Region 2000 Technology Council
Key Contacts

www.region2000.org
Jonathan Whitt

RichTech
Key Contacts

www.richtech.com
William (Chip)  Farmer

Shenandoah Valley Technology Council
Key Contacts

www.svtc-va.org
Kevin Walsh

Southern Piedmont Technology Council
Key Contacts

www.sptc-va.org
Charles Gause

Southwestern Virginia Technology Council
Key Contacts

www.swvtc.org
Donald Purdie

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