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Welcome to the Alliance Newsroom

Here, you can find the Alliance’s latest newsletters, press releases and blog posts. For media and logo requests, please contact Jillian Goodwin, Director of Marketing & Communications at jgoodwin@hamptonroadsalliance.com.

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Hampton Roads Alliance Investor Lee Group Search Launches National Renewable Energy Podcast

Energy. While it represents the greatest challenge for Hampton Roads – with the energy demands of today expected to double in the next 15 years – it also represents some of the region’s greatest opportunity for economic development. “We are remilitarizing, reindustrializing and decarbonizing all at once,” said…

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Philippine Trade Mission to Hampton Roads Celebrates Filipino American History Month and Strengthens Economic and Security Partnerships

In the spirit of Filipino American History Month, the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Virginia (FACCVA) and the Hampton Roads Alliance brought together leaders from the Philippines and Virginia in Hampton Roads for a unique Philippine Trade Mission on October 23-24, 2024. This two-day event highlighted the Virginia…

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Toi Hunter: Building Meaningful Relationships and Growing as a Leader through LEAD Peninsula

For Toi Hunter, Vice President of Business Retention & Expansion at the Hampton Roads Alliance, leadership has always been about more than just showing up. It’s about being present, engaging meaningfully and pushing beyond comfort zones to truly connect with people and communities. Recently, Hunter took a bold step in…

Announcement

Currie Medical Inc. to Expand Operations in Norfolk

Tennessee-based medical device reprocessing company will invest $1.22 million and create 60 new jobs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Currie Medical Inc., a company specializing in medical device manufacturing and reprocessing, will invest $1,220,000 to expand its operations in the City of Norfolk….

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New Kent County Joins the Hampton Roads Alliance, Strengthening Regional Economic Development

Regional economic development got a boost thanks to New Kent County officially joining the Hampton Roads Alliance as its newest locality member. The partnership marks an exciting chapter in the ongoing growth and development of the Hampton Roads region. The addition of New Kent County to the Alliance signals a strategic…

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Hampton Roads: Affordable Living Meets Economic Opportunity

Hampton Roads remains one of the more affordable metro areas in the United States, with an average cost of living coming in 5.2% below the national average. Choosing where to live, work, or invest often hinges on one critical factor: the cost of living. For businesses, it impacts operational expenses, employee satisfaction,…

Announcement

Sirius Analysis to Establish U.S. Operations in Virginia Beach

U.K.-based defense management software consulting company will invest $305,000 and create 105 new jobs  HAMPTON ROADS, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Sirius Analysis, a defense management software consulting company headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, will invest $305,000 to establish its U.S….

Announcement

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to Establish Facility in James City County

Norwegian defense and aerospace company will invest $71 million and create more than 180 new jobs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Inc., a global provider of defense and aerospace systems, will invest $71 million to establish a 150,000-square-foot facility in James…