VMASC’s strengths continue to evolve around a strategy of bold leadership and diversification for growth. During uncertain economic times, VMASC’s research strategy of diversification has proven to be a winner. By focusing on seven unique research areas of Medical & Health Care, Transportation, Social Science, Virtual Environments, Game-Based Learning, Business and Supply Chain and Military/Homeland Security, VMASC has charted a course that ensures the continued success and robust growth of modeling and simulation in Hampton Roads and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

VMASC’s industry members are perhaps the greatest beneficiary of this collaborative environment. Industry members have taken advantage of opportunities to partner on funded research, participate in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiatives, and collaborate on various grant opportunities. These partnerships continue to promote ongoing modeling and simulation research efforts which help promote new business opportunities for VMASC members. In the coming years, we eagerly anticipate growth into new and adjacent markets where future customers can
leverage the capabilities that modeling and simulation solutions provide. Diversity will be the key theme going forward. Whenever greater efficiency is required, modeling and simulation provides the best solution and VMASC is there to provide the necessary leadership for Hampton Roads, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Nation. - John Dannon, VMASC Board of Advisors Chairman (2008-2010), Lockheed Martin

VMASC has reached many milestones in its role as the recognized focal point of modeling and simulation (M&S) innovation and collaboration in Virginia. Several key initiatives designed to foster increased collaboration and participation between industry, academia and government (IGA) mark the way forward to greater cooperation and success:

Senator Mark Warner’s M&S Task Force - VMASC as the focal point of planning, coordination and information dissemination ensuring successful submission of multiple proposals
Virginia Summit on Modeling & Simulation - VMASC as the key coordinator and sponsor
MODSIM World Conference & Expo - VMASC continues its role of participation, promotion and sponsorship of MODSIM World
Hampton Roads M&S Strategy 2020 - Initiated and developed corroboratively by VMASC and the Hampton Roads Partnership, the strategy incorporates a regional vision branding Hampton Roads as the international nexus for modeling, simulation and visualization.
National Plan for M&S - VMASC continues in its leadership role as committee participants in an NTSA-lead effort to develop a National Plan for M&S. Following Congressman Randy Forbes’ 2010 M&S Caucus Leadership Summit, members of its standing committee continued in a collaborative fashion to develop and publish a summary report from the 2010 Summit.