Igniting a new corridor of innovation
Learn more about our leading initiatives:
Beyond Data Centers:
The Economic Ripple Effect
of Digital Infrastructure
The economic impact of digital infrastructure ecosystem extends
far beyond the data center buildings themselves, reaching deep
into local and regional economies.
Data centers drive job creation, business growth, and long-term
economic resilience across Virginia. Their presence creates a
powerful ripple effect throughout the economy, generating demand for a wide range of supporting businesses, from construction and engineering firms to equipment suppliers and maintenance providers.
These indirect jobs help grow Virginia’s workforce and stimulate economic activity well beyond the data centers themselves. Over time, this ecosystem also supports higher-skilled technical roles, strengthens local supply chains, and attracts additional investment from companies that rely on reliable, high-capacity digital infrastructure.
Watch industry leaders in Virginia talk about the economic ripple effects:
Digital Infrastructure & Data Center
Information Hub
The Digital Infrastructure & Data Center Information Hub
is a resource center seeking to offer clear, accessible insights and information into the digital infrastructure ecosystem — its components, its economic and community impact, and the policies shaping its growth — to better equip
local leaders, stakeholders, and the public to engage
with and help guide this vital sector.
The I-64 Innovation Corridor’s
Economic Leapfrog Strategy
to Global Leadership
By 2035, the I-64 Innovation Corridor from Metro Richmond to Hampton Roads will stand as the world’s leading Global Internet Hub — setting the standard for how nearby regions join together to connect, power, secure, and transform data to drive productivity, innovation, and shared prosperity.
The 20th-century economy ran on coal and steel. The 21st-century economy runs on data – the raw material of innovation and the lifeblood of prosperity. Building on the assets and initiatives already underway, our vision is to become the world’s model Global Internet Hub – known for:
Powering Data
Connecting Data
Securing Data
Transforming Data Through AI
Ensuring Data Benefits All
Virtual Innovation Spotlight webinars
RVA757 Connects hightlights innovations taking place in the I-64 Innovation Corridor megaregion from the Metro Richmond to Hampton Roads through its monthly webinars called Virtual Innovation Spotlight.
The webinars are held on the first Wednesdays of every month (except for July and August) from noon to 1 p.m. The webinars are free, but registration is required.
Join us for our upcoming Virtual Innovation Spotlight webinar:
VCU researchers developed Lyme disease vaccine for dogs — and now are working on one for humans
Join us for a webinar on Wednesday April 1 at noon to learn about research being conducted at Virginia Commonwealth University into Lyme disease. Dr. Richard Marconi is the inventor behind the leading canine Lyme disease vaccine. He and his research team are developing a safe and effective human vaccine, applying decades of research to prevent tick-borne disease before it starts.
Relive the best of Convergence 2025:
Explore session videos, PowerPoint presentations, key insights, and photos from this year’s megaregional leadership gathering held November 18, 2025 in Williamsburg.
Our Purpose
Advancing economic prosperity and quality of life for everyone living in the Richmond region (RVA) and Hampton Roads (757).
Our Mission
Identifying, supporting, and advancing major initiatives, opportunities, and infrastructure projects that dramatically advance our two regions.
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Contact us.
For more information about our initiatives or to get involved, reach out to:
John W. Martin
President and CEO
Gregory J. Gilligan
Vice President of Operations
Adair Collins
Program Manager
Mailing Address:
2601 Floyd Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
