Technology

2010 Policy Position

The Dulles Regional Chamber recognizes the expanded role of technology as a critical enabler for economic development in northern Virginia. The Dulles Region is home to unique resources that distinguish this area from other locations in a variety of technology fields, including biomedical research, satellite, information technology, broadband providers, and others. Further, because of these unique characteristics and the rich resources already present here, the Region stands poised to become the preferred location for firms focused on the development and implementation of technologies which support and enhance business and residential green applications. Therefore, the Chamber supports public policy initiatives that attract and sustain businesses that offer these services in the Dulles Region. We also support policy that encourages the adoption of technologies that improve the management of our natural resources.

To encourage a vibrant information technology industry and the use of technology in all businesses in the Dulles Region, the Chamber supports the following specific public policy initiatives:

• Adoption of state legislation to enhance e-commerce;
• Adoption of state legislation to provide adequate deterrents and commensurate punishment for computer and Internet-related crimes in recognition of their detrimental impact on the use of technology in business;
• Development of technology programs at our colleges and universities to support our region as a global technology center and develop the talent pool necessary to sustain this vital economic engine here in the Dulles Region.