NIA NOVA: Tysons (NIAX)
NIA-NOVA Tysons | Executive Business Networking in Northern Virginia
NIA-NOVA Tysons is a curated business networking and referral group serving Tysons, Fairfax County, and the greater Northern Virginia (NOVA) region.
We are part of Network In Action, a national business networking organization designed for CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and senior decision-makers who want strategic connections — not casual mixers.
NIA-NOVA Tysons is led by Katie Nelson, founder of Sales UpRising®, a sales strategy and business growth firm focused on helping businesses build sustainable, high-performing revenue generation solutions.
Katie believes great business is built on strong relationships and intentional conversations — not random networking. Her approach brings structure, accountability, and measurable results to every room she leads. Having done business development in NOVA for 30 years, she brings an understanding of how relationships directly impact the top and bottom line for businesses.
If you're searching for:
• Business networking in Tysons, VA
• Executive networking in Northern Virginia
• A professional referral group
This the right room.
What We Host
• Structured monthly business networking meetings
• Referral-focused growth discussions
• Leadership and revenue strategy workshops
• Curated guest networking events
Our meetings are designed for established business owners, executives and professionals who highly value accountability, collaboration, and measurable business growth.
What Is NIAX?
NIAX (Network In Action Executive) is our focused referrals business networking group. It combines business strategy, leadership development, and structured referral exchange for growth-focused business leaders in NOVA.
The purpose is simple: build trusted relationships that generate real revenue, real perspective, and real business momentum. If you're a serious business owner in Tysons or Northern Virginia looking for strategic networking — this is where professionals connect with purpose.