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The Washington Business Journal's annual roster of the most influential and impactful business leaders in Greater Washington.

Each year, Virginia Business compiles its annual list of the 50 Most Influential Virginians. They employ thousands, build the commonwealth’s most iconic buildings and reshape its cities and towns.
These decision makers sit on the boards of Virginia’s major charities, universities and governmental organizations. They donate millions of dollars to causes. In short, these powerful men and women make a big impact on Virginia’s economy and its communities.

Washington’s Top Tech Leaders - Washingtonian's guide to the most important and innovative people in Washington's digital economy.

The Northern Virginia Technology Council is a membership and trade association for the region's technology community. It's the largest technology council in the nation, serving nearly 1,000 companies from all sectors of the tech industry, as well as service providers, universities, foreign embassies, nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies.

The economic development professionals selected for the list were nominated by their colleagues in both the economic development industry and the site consultant community for excellent practices, innovation and success in building the communities they serve.

5 time nominee, 1999 winner in the Rock Radio category.