Go Northern VA | Go VA Region 7 | Economic Development Initiative

MISSION

2017

Year Established

Projects

Funded

$20.9M

Amount

Awarded

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GO Virginia is a business-led economic development initiative with funding to invest in collaborative projects that bring more business and opportunities to the Commonwealth and lead to high-paying jobs in the region. Region 7 supports economic growth in Northen Virginia.

All GO Virginia Region 7 proposals must align with the Region 7 Growth and Diversification Plan. The plan will serve as a guide to applicants in identifying actionable grant requests.

Celebrating 10 Years

This year the Growth and Opportunity Virginia (GO Virginia) program will celebrate ten years since its creation in 2016. To mark the anniversary, the GO Virginia Foundation has released a series of videos highlighting GO Virginia's overall success, including highlights from each region and a "How Does It Work" informational video see below.

TARGET INDUSTRIES

Region 7's Council identified these four key sectors as the region's focus areas to to increase local, high-paying, in-demand occupations and per capita income. All proposals for funding must address at least one of these industry clusters.

You can read more about our industry clusters in our 2025 Growth & Diversification Plan.

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Region 7 News

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REGION 7

Region 7 is a diverse and growing region, comprised of four counties and five major cities.

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Virginia Chamber of Commerce Presents Blueprint 2035

On December 5th, 2025, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce presented the Blueprint Virginia 2035 to Governor Abigail Spanberger at the 2025 Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on International Trade in Richmond, VA. The Blueprint Virginia 2035 is a strategic plan aimed at strengthening the Commonwealth’s economy over the next decade and keep Virginia as a top state for business attraction and development. The main focus areas of the blueprint include business climate, educatio

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A Full Day of Insight, Strategy, and Opportunity: Pivot Academy Guides Regional Businesses into the SLED Marketplace

On December 5, 2025, more than 65-75 participants gathered at George Mason University’s Mason Square FUSE Conference Center for the launch of the Pivot Academy . Supported by a GO Virginia Region 7 Planning Grant, this full-day workshop introduced professionals, entrepreneurs, and federal contractors to new pathways in the state, local, and education (SLED) marketplace. Northern Virginia’s economic heavy dependence on federal spending creates both opportunity and vulnerabili

Dec 12, 2025