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It was an incredible evening onboard the iconic Battleship Wisconsin! The Hampton Roads Alliance, alongside the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and the Government of South Australia, brought together a dynamic gathering of Hampton Roads business leaders and defense-related companies from Australia for a reception after visiting Hampton Roads for a couple days. From fostering partnerships to sharing insights, it was a fantastic opportunity to delve into the vibrant defense and maritime industry supporting AUKUS. Thank you City of Norfolk Government, Norfolk Department of Development, and Nauticus for hosting us!

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Hear from the team at QMS about why these chose Hampton Roads for their new submarine and shipbuilding training institution! #AUKUS

An Australian maritime company announced Tuesday it will set up a submarine and shipbuilding training institution in Norfolk for the short term and will seek a permanent home in Newport…

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Quality Maritime Surveyors (QMS), a leading provider of maritime non-destructive testing education and training in Australia is proud to announce its expansion into Virginia. With a rich history of supporting the Collins class in Australia and a deep-rooted commitment to maritime excellence, QMS is poised to bring its expertise to the heart of the U.S. shipbuilding industry in Hampton Roads. The company is backed by years of experience in naval submarine and shipbuilding and has developed and refined processes to train maritime technicians. With offices dedicated to naval submarine and shipbuilding in South Australia, Osborne, and Western Australia, Henderson, QMS has established itself as a trusted partner in the maritime defense sector.

As part of its expansion, QMS will initially establish a presence in the Virginia Defense Landing at the Hampton Roads Alliance’s IDEA Lab in the World Trade Center in Norfolk, while they seek a permanent location in Newport News.

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Supporting Growth from Within

The Alliance is committed to supporting Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) in Hampton Roads. We recognize BRE is critical to growing our economy and creating economic sustainability in Hampton Roads because 85% of job growth come from the expansion of existing businesses. The Alliance has set a course to create the most connected regional business community by working with our regional partners including the Hampton Roads Chamber and Virginia Peninsula Chamber to establish a formal regional BRE program that is one of its kind for its scale.

To advance our effort, the Alliance has developed the following strategies for regional BRE:

Develop regional BRE strategies in “Priority Areas” including talent and skills, infrastructure, sites and facilities development, target sector development and innovation
Develop regional priority initiatives and programs that add value to the existing business community to support retention and expansion
Align economic development strategies to remove regional fragmentation by defining clear roles between local EDOs, the Alliance, Chambers, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), and other regional and state partners
Build regional awareness of Alliance BRE initiatives through marketing, speaking engagements, and daily business interactions

If you would like to learn more about our regional BRE efforts, please contact Toi Hunter, Vice President of Business Retention & Expansion at thunter@hamptonroadsalliance.com

Our BRE program initiatives include:

One-on-one Business Visits

We coordinate, collaborate, and conduct business visits with targeted companies or company representatives with the intent to learn more about the company’s process and needs. This allows us to determine ways we can better assist the company for retention and growth through our business assistance strategies.

Business Assistance

We provide Hampton Roads businesses, localities and industry partners with resources, information, and connections in one of the five key areas of assistance: innovation, capital, workforce solutions, space needs and supply chain.

Regional Project Management

We serve in a site selection capacity for existing businesses looking to expand and/ or strengthen their presence and positioning in Hampton Roads with a focus on protecting the bottom line while supporting long-term growth strategies. Our confidential services include but are not limited to: developing RFI and RFP for site locations; identifying potential sites that best meet your needs while helping you navigate the advantages and challenges within each location; arranging site and facility tours; facilitating meetings; navigating incentives, infrastructure and permitting processes; and, connecting you with development resources for design and construction, if so desired.

B2B Seminars

In coordination with our investors, regional partners, the Hampton Roads Chamber and the Virginia Peninsula Chamber, we provide and promote business solutions to assist businesses and investors through professional development opportunities. These business solutions series are typically B2B led by fellow investors and regional partners. Please visit our calendar for upcoming seminars and workshops.