The Virginia Tech DC Area Launch Team has been named the Chamber ALX’s Business Leader of the Year.
The first of three Virginia Tech academic buildings held its grand opening in February, ushering in computer science research and development programs to hundreds of master’s degree students. The first academic building is 11 stories, 300,000 square feet and located next door to the Potomac Yard Metro station.
“The Virginia Tech DC Area Launch Team not only led the successful opening of Academic Building One in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard — they also helped lay the foundation for a broader transformation in the region’s educational and tech workforce landscape,” the Chamber ALX said. “From K–12 STEM outreach to graduate education, and from infrastructure development to deep community partnerships, this team’s leadership reflects the values that define our business community: innovation, collaboration, and a lasting commitment to impact.”…