The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 adopted a resolution commemorating the September opening of a member-experience center for the Northern Virginia Association of REALTORS (NVAR) at 1 Loudoun.

Ryan McLaughlin, NVAR chief executive officer, told the board the center is intended to serve members with education, market data, legal support and business tools. McLaughlin said NVAR has about 2,000 members who live in Loudoun County and that the new facility will act as a local hub for real-estate professionals.

Why it matters: the county's real-estate industry contributes to local economic activity and employment. The resolution described NVAR's regional presence and noted that the group reported substantial local economic impact in prior years.

Discussion (summary): NVAR leaders thanked the board for attending the grand opening and described the center as a community resource for realtors' professional development.

Ending: The board commemorated the center's opening by adopting a resolution on the consent agenda; NVAR leaders said they look forward to continued local engagement.