Strengthening RVA and 757

Who We Are

The Strength of RVA Paired with the Strength of the 757:
Together we're unstoppable.

RVA757 Connects, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a coalition of the top business and organizational leaders in the Richmond area and Hampton Roads region. We are advancing a bold vision to ignite the I-64 Innovation Corridor megaregion.

Our Purpose:
Advancing economic prosperity for everyone in the Richmond area (RVA) and Hampton Roads (757) region.

Our Mission:
Identifying, supporting, and advancing major opportunities, initiatives, and infrastructure projects that dramatically advance our two regions.

Our Values:
Guiding everything we do to become a model world class megaregion community for generations to come:

Leadership: We think big, act boldly, and embrace urgency.

Connectivity: We connect to each other and our world.

Collaboration: We grow through radical collaboration.

Innovation: We advance innovations.

Community: We are building a thriving community for all.

Cities around the world have learned that intentional collaboration, not competition, with nearby metro areas drive the scale and economic success of both localities.

In Virginia, RVA757 Connects has been advancing this model for both regions. The result has put the I-64 Innovation Corridor, an 8,000-square-mile contiguous region, on the map of America’s megaregions.

Watch John W. Martin, president and CEO of RVA757 Connects,
discuss the I-64 Innovation Corridor

Our Combined Assets

RVA757 Connects is advancing a bold vision: Igniting the
I-64 Innovation Corridor

The RVA and 757 Advantage

From not-for-profit healthcare companies to nationally recognized educational institutions, RVA757 Connects has inspired leaders from a variety of industries to unite to boost the success of our regions. Our members represent a range of cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives so that everyone can join the conversation and speak to the matters that affect the rich tapestry of our communities.

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