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Hampton Roads Alliance1 day ago
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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Hampton Roads Alliance2 days ago
Hear from the team at QMS about why these chose Hampton Roads for their new submarine and shipbuilding training institution! #AUKUS
Hampton Roads Alliance
Hampton Roads Alliance3 days ago
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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Olivia O'Bry

Director of Operations

Olivia O’Bry joined the Hampton Roads Alliance in January 2023 as Director of Operations. In this role, Olivia is responsible for assisting President & CEO Douglas L. Smith and overseeing the day-to-day office management for both the Alliance and Offshore Wind Landing. She is an integral part of the team who provides administrative and financial oversight for the entire organization.

Olivia comes to the Alliance with more than two decades of experience working in economic development, municipal government, and military affairs. A military spouse and native of San Diego, California, for the past 22 years she has served in a variety of roles at The City of Virginia Beach, Department of Economic Development most recently as Executive Assistant. 

In 2015, the Virginia Beach Rotary Club named Olivia “City Employee of the Year” for her incredible work ethic and ability to serve the community. Olivia serves as the Co-Vice President of the Friends of the Entrepreneur and Business Academy (FoEBA) at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach. The mission of the FoEBA is to enhance the EBA curriculum by providing student mentorship and financial support that foster the entrepreneurial spirit. Olivia, her husband, and two daughters reside in Virginia Beach.

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