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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!
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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
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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!

Xodus Group Study

The Hampton Roads Alliance partnered with Xodus Group and BW Research to conduct a major offshore wind supply chain study for the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. The project pinpointed Hampton Road’s supply chain assets and uncovered any gaps, helping the Alliance in its efforts to support the U.S. offshore wind industry in Hampton Roads and identify key opportunities for economic expansion.

Xodus Group is a leading global energy consultancy. BW Research is a full-service applied research firm focused on economic & workforce research, customer & community research, as well as strategic planning and evaluation services.


Site Selection Magazine

In May 2021, Site Selection Magazine wrote an investment profile on Hampton Roads as the prime location for the supply chain of the Mid-Atlantic offshore wind industry.

Site Selection magazine is an internationally circulated business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development.


Mangum Economics Study

Mangum Economics is a Virginia based firm that produces objective economic, quantitative, and qualitative analyses to help organizations make strategic decisions. The Hampton Roads Alliance commissioned Mangum Economics to complete a series of reports identifying the strengths and challenges facing the offshore wind industry in Hampton Roads.

Potential Impact of the Development of the Offshore Wind Energy Industry on Hampton Roads and Virginia

Mangum's assessment of the economic and financial contribution that Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project will make to Hampton Roads, and to Virginia as a whole.

Future Workforce Needs of the Offshore Wind Industry in Hampton Roads

Building on the Potential Impact report, Mangum provides an estimate of the near-term and long-term workforce needs of the offshore wind industry in Hampton Roads. 

Opportunities for Developing the Offshore Wind Industry in Hampton Roads

Mangum's report on strategies and opportunities for the development of the offshore wind energy industry in the Hampton Roads area.


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