DAC Hosts Innovation Corridor Discussion

The Chamber Defense Affairs Committee (DAC) hosted a panel discussion with local leaders on January 23, 2025, exploring opportunities for economic growth in multiple sectors including defense, intelligence, biotechnology, and academic research.

Panelists highlighted the productive and ongoing collaboration among their organizations and other local partners to connect and grow economic development successes in Central Virginia.

Speakers:

Pace Lochte - Assistant Vice President for Economic Development, University of Virginia
Deborah van Eersel - UVA Foundation
Emily Kilroy - Economic Development Director, Albemarle County
Alan Yost - Economic Development and Tourism Director, Greene County
Nikki Hastings - Executive Director, CvilleBioHub
Host/moderator: Rob Jones - Chief Research Security Officer, University of Virginia