Facing Historic Challenges

Northern Virginia’s economy stands at a crossroads.  A new administration is working to reduce the Federal workforce and trim government contracts. Meanwhile, our stubbornly high cost of living and doing business, as well as a struggling office market, present additional challenges.
At the Loudoun Chamber’s 2025 State of the Loudoun Market, you will hear from the region’s foremost business, economic, and real estate leaders to examine the trends reshaping our economy—and to identify solutions to chart a new path forward.
Our expert speakers include:
Keynote Speaker Buddy Rizer, Executive Director for Loudoun Economic Development. 
Buddy will share his valuable insights into the local market, and how his world-class economic development organization is implementing strategies to secure Loudoun’s economic future.
Following Buddy is a panel featuring the region's top real estate and economic experts.
Panelists

1. Moderator: Colleen Gillis, Curata Partners
2. Ryan McLaughlin, NV Association of Realtors
3. Mike Neibauer, Washington Business Journal
4. David Tartar, Executive Director for the Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship (CREE) at George Mason University.
5. Julie Coons, NVC – To discuss Roadmap NOVA and their push to reorient the Northern Virginia economy.
6. Tim Steffan, Comstock

Why Attend?
Whether you’re a business owner, investor, policymaker, or community leader, this is your opportunity to gain critical intelligence on Northern Virginia’s evolving market. You’ll walk away with:

• Actionable insights from top economic and real estate leaders.
• A deeper understanding of the forces shaping Northern Virginia’s business climate.
• Strategies to position your business for success amid uncertainty

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