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Hampton Roads Alliance2 days ago
Today is World Tourism Day! 🌎 Tourism is a huge economic driver for Hampton Roads. From the beautiful, sandy shores of Virginia Beach to the centuries of culture that define the Historical Triangle, Hampton Roads is a great place to explore, and there are countless ways to appreciate the beauty of the region. Today, we thank everyone who plays a part in improving our region's quality of life, allowing the tourism industry to flourish. What is your favorite local attraction or site to visit? Tell us in the comments below!
Hampton Roads Alliance
Hampton Roads Alliance4 days ago
Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin announced today that Alliance Investor Amazon.com will build two world-class facilities and create more than 1,000 new jobs in the City of Virginia Beach (Virginia Beach City Government)! Alliance President and CEO Douglas L. Smith stated “In the past few years, Amazon has truly embraced the Hampton Roads community, opening facilities in multiple locations and quickly becoming one of the region’s major employers. Today’s announcement marks yet another milestone in Amazon’s investment in and dedication to Hampton Roads. The Alliance congratulates Amazon, along with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Virginia Beach Department of Economic Development on their continued success and thanks them for their commitment to growing the Hampton Roads economy.” Learn more: https://www.vedp.org/press-release/2023-09/amazon-virginiabeach
Hampton Roads Alliance
Hampton Roads Alliance1 week ago
Hampton Roads Workforce Council hosted their exciting Workforce Innovation Awards last evening at Rivers Casino Portsmouth! 👏 Congratulations to all the winners including Michael Paris, Bureau Manager for Norfolk Economic Development, for being named 2023 Workforce Champion of the Year!

Experience the Arts in Hampton Roads

Between the New York Times recognized Chrysler Museum, ever-changing exhibits at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), two thriving art districts — the Vibe District in Virginia Beach and the NEON District in Norfolk — and more, there is no shortage of beautiful art to admire in Hampton Roads.

Our region has a growing music scene with festivals, local and national acts performing across all genres. Every summer, the American Music Festival brings together the largest outdoor music crowd on the East Coast at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The rest of the year, be sure to catch a show at one of our many live entertainment venues including the Hampton Coliseum, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Norfolk Scope, the NorVa, Harrison Opera House, Sandler Center and Portsmouth Pavilion.

Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Williams was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he attended Princess Anne High School. Williams released his first solo single, "Frontin'", in 2003 and followed it with his debut solo album, In My Mind, in 2006. His second album, Girl, was released in 2014 and included the globally recognized single "Happy." "Happy" was the most successful song of 2014, with 13.9 million units (sales plus equivalent streams) worldwide.

In 1994, Williams and childhood friend, Chad Hugo, formed the record production company, The Neptunes, focused on producing hip hop and R&B music. Williams also owns I Am Other, a multimedia creative collective that serves as an umbrella for all of Pharrell Williams' endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club.

Throughout his career, Williams has received numerous accolades and nominations. Collectively, he has been nominated for over 200 awards and has won 58 including 13 Grammy Awards.

Virginia Arts Festival

The Virginia Arts Festival has brought various types of art to southeastern Virginia including music, dance, and theater. They put on national and regional performances at numerous locations throughout the Hampton Roads. Every year they honor an artist with strong ties to the Hampton Roads with the "Ovation Award" honoring the artists lifetime achievements. Check out their website, www.vafest.org, to learn more and purchase tickets to upcoming performances.

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