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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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2025

Hampton Roads Leaders Explore Kendall Square to Inspire Regional Innovation Ecosystem Growth

What does it take to spark a world-class innovation ecosystem? That’s the question we set out to answer this spring as the Hampton Roads Alliance joined 25 other regional leaders on a purposeful journey to Boston’s Kendall Square—widely recognized as “the most innovative square mile on the planet.” Led by the…

Blog

Alliance President Doug Smith Attends Global Institute on Innovation Districts Global Summit

In April 2025, Doug Smith, President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance, participated in the inaugural Global Summit hosted by The Global Institute on Innovation Districts (GIID) in Monterrey, Mexico. This landmark event convened over 40 innovation districts from around the world to explore strategies for advancing…
Steve Harrison Hampton Roads Alliance William and Mary Commencement Speaker

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Hampton Roads Alliance COO Steve Harrison Provides Keynote Address at William & Mary’s Public Policy Commencement Ceremony

When Steve Harrison stepped up to the podium at William & Mary’s 2025 Public Policy Commencement Ceremony, he wasn’t just addressing graduates — he was welcoming them into a lifelong community of impact, innovation, and, as he fondly called it, the “William & Mary Wow Factor.” As Chief Operating Officer of…

Blog

Building a Stronger Region, One Relationship at a Time

When Buffy Barefoot talks about Hampton Roads, you can hear the pride in her voice — a pride rooted in community, collaboration and a steadfast belief in the power of connection. As President of TowneBank Virginia Beach and Vice Chair of the Hampton Roads Alliance, Barefoot’s passion for the region and its people shines…
Group photo of the Hampton Roads region proudly taking part in SelectUSA 2025.

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Showcasing Hampton Roads on the Global Stage: 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit and Spin-Off Event

Earlier this month, the Hampton Roads region proudly took part in SelectUSA’s Investment Summit Spin Off event, held May 6–9, followed by strong regional representation at the SelectUSA Conference May 11–14 in National Harbor, Maryland. It was an honor to host a small but dynamic international delegation ahead of the…

Announcement

Sumitomo Drive Technologies to Automate Warehouse and Distribution Center in Chesapeake

Hampton Roads, VA — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership today announced that Sumitomo Drive Technologies, a global power transmission manufacturer, will invest $9.3 million to automate a warehouse and distribution center in the City of Chesapeake. The company will retrain 42 employees, the majority of whom will be…
LS GreenLink Groundbreaking Event Shovel Ceremony

2025

LS GreenLink Commences Development of Advanced Manufacturing and Port Facility in Chesapeake, Virginia

Over $681 Million Investment in phase 1 to Generate More Than 330 New Employment Opportunities; Additional Phases Planned LS GreenLink USA, Inc. (“LS GreenLink”), a subsidiary of LS Cable & System Ltd. (“LS Cable & System”), today officially commenced construction on its state-of-the-art…
Chartway Credit Union team photo

2025

Chartway Credit Union Joins Hampton Roads Alliance as Gold Investor to Champion Economic Growth

The Hampton Roads Alliance is thrilled to welcome Chartway Credit Union as one of its newest Gold Investors, deepening the collective commitment to driving economic growth and opportunity across the region. “Supporting the Hampton Roads Alliance is a testament to Chartway’s commitment to fostering economic growth through…

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