Discover Hampton Roads, a dynamic hub with strategic maritime advantages, cutting-edge industries, unparalleled logistics, and diverse opportunities for innovation and growth.
Port of Virginia in Hampton Roads is a global trade hub, housing the world’s largest naval base and the sixth-largest containerized operation in the U.S.
Hampton Roads is known for its strong military presence, with 15 installations and over 80,000 active-duty personnel.
Hampton Roads offers a high quality of life, with residents rating their living experience as excellent or good.
Hampton Roads has a dynamic workforce of approximately 895,000, enriched by graduates and transitioning military personnel.
The Alliance proactively engages a diverse set of core and emerging target industry sectors where the Hampton Roads region holds a competitive value proposition.
Hampton Roads is strategically located in the heart of the mid-Atlantic, which lends significant logistical advantages to the region.
Home to over 130,000 employees working in the business and shared services sector, Hampton Roads is an ideal expansion location for businesses seeking to capitalize on an available pool of talent.
Built upon the foundations of a strong and dedicated workforce, logistics epicenter, research excellence, and business-friendly cost structure, the region can support a variety of manufacturing industries
Representing 19,000+ jobs and an economic output of $2.36B, Food & Beverage Processing is a booming industry in Hampton Roads.
Information Technology is a rapidly growing and important sector in Hampton Roads encompassing 2,500+ establishments that employ approximately 28,000 people.
Hampton Roads has a thriving business community, with a total of 32,500+ establishments dispersed throughout our 14 localities.
With a total of 15 installations, including Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base, and over 80,000 active-duty military personnel, the region has one of the largest concentrations of armed forces in the United States.
Hampton Roads, in southeastern Virginia, is a dynamic metropolitan area anchored by cities like Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, and Newport News. Known for its maritime heritage, military presence, and diverse landscapes, the region offers a mix of urban and suburban living. With a busy port, historic sites, and vibrant cultural attractions, Hampton Roads is a unique and dynamic destination on the East Coast.
Norfolk is a thriving city of almost 250,000 residents, serving as the regional center for healthcare, arts and culture, business, higher education, professional sports, innovation and entrepreneurship. A city of international commerce and trade, we have specializations in a wide variety of industries, including shipbuilding and repair, distribution and logistics, information technology, and defense.
Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia, is a vibrant East Coast city that nurtures a healthy mix of industry, attractions, and people. Miles of pristine waterfront make our community a premier destination for business and pleasure alike. With commitment to pro-business policies, access to a skilled and abundant workforce, and a robust transportation system, Virginia Beach is the ideal location for your next business opportunity.
At the heart of Coastal Virginia, Chesapeake is uniquely positioned as the “Mid-Point of the Mid-Atlantic" and is the transportation hub of the Hampton Roads region. Geographically, Chesapeake is connected to major waterways and abundant tracts of land and protected wetlands. By having direct access to the Elizabeth River, four major highways, and a quick drive to an international airport, it is clear why Chesapeake is an ideal location for many businesses and residents.
Suffolk is a rapidly growing city in south central Hampton Roads , and is home to several prosperous companies. With outstanding schools, experienced labor force, quality workforce development programs and overall excellent quality-of-life, there are many reasons why someone would opt to move to or do business in Suffolk.
Franklin is a thriving city found in the southwest of the Hampton Roads region. With exceptional transportation corridors to the Port of Virginia, a Regional Workforce Development Center, ample real estate zoned for commercial use, a passion for start up business growth and an affordable quality of life, the City of Franklin is an ideal location for investment opportunity.
Isle of Wight County is a progressive community that embraces change while protecting the integrity of its rich cultural and historical heritage. The County’s 319 square miles provide fertile ground for its most prosperous businesses, including Smithfield Foods, Keurig, Dr Pepper, and International Paper.
Southampton, located in the southwest of the Hampton Roads region, is home to an exceptional transportation corridor to the Port of Virginia, a Regional Workforce Development Center, a passion for start up business growth and an affordable quality of life. Founded in 1749, Southampton owes its rich economic heritage to agriculture and forestry.
The first municipality in Virginia, Williamsburg was founded in 1632, or more than 100 years before the country in which it now sits. Known as Virginia’s colonial capital, the modern-day city of Williamsburg is a thriving community that attracts millions of tourists to explore its shops, amenities, and, of course, the world’s largest living history museum: Colonial Williamsburg.
The city of Hampton, located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, is situated at the heart of the Hampton Roads region. Anchored by aerospace and defense facilities, major medical centers, and higher education, Hampton attracts a highly educated workforce and high-tech companies to its business parks, Downtown, and Coliseum Central Business District.
Behind the success of Hampton Roads Alliance stands a network of esteemed sponsors, recognized as our invaluable Allies in Economic Development. Their unwavering support fuels the region’s growth, fostering collaboration and driving sustainable economic progress.
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