NewVaConnects was created as an affiliate of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce in the spring of 2006 by a group of young professionals in their 20's and 30's who were concerned about the issues facing our region.Our goal is to aid in the accomplishment of making the NewVa region a talent capital and an attractive community for young professionals to live, work and play. By acting as a united voice, young professionals have the opportunity to have a say in shaping our community and making it a place that attracts young talent and economic growth.