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The Alliance will be representing Hampton Roads at AUVSI Xponential 2024, the unmanned systems industry's largest global conference and exhibition! The Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation is organizing the Virginia Pavilion - VEDP, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, the Loudoun County Economic Development Authority, the New River Valley Economic Development Alliance, and the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority will also be there to market our state to members of the unmanned systems industry as the ideal place to locate their manufacturing and business operations.
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The Virginia Pavilion will feature cutting-edge innovations at global conference in San Diego.

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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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Southampton, VA

Southampton, located in the southwest of the Hampton Roads region, is home to an exceptional transportation corridor to the Port of Virginia, a Regional Workforce Development Center, a passion for start up business growth and an affordable quality of life. Founded in 1749, Southampton owes its rich economic heritage to agriculture and forestry. As the County’s economy expands and diversifies, it’s strong work-ethic and progressive stance towards economic development will propel them into a bright future with business and industry.

Industry Highlights

Land is Southampton County’s most plentiful and important resource, as agriculture and farming are a dominant industry. Southampton currently holds the title for Virginia’s leading county in both cotton and peanut production. In total, the County boasts over 600 square miles of land assets.

There are two publicly owned business parks within the County; The Southampton Business Park and Southampton Commerce and Logistics Center. The Business Park is located directly off Highway 58 and is zoned M-1 Light Industrial. The park has water, sewer and natural gas on site. The Commerce and Logistics Center, is zoned M-2 Heavy Industrial with water, sewer, and natural gas as well, in addition to rail access.

Quality of Life

In Southampton County, you can enjoy a community where small town amenities abound, including Camp Community College, Southampton Memorial Hospital, Cypress Cove Country Club, Blackwater Regional Library and James L. Camp YMCA as well as public parks, and the scenic Nottoway river.

Data

Industry Employment Breakdown

Industry	# of Employees	% of Workforce
Manufacturing	3,386	51.34%
Health Care and Social Assistance	703	10.66%
Transportation and Warehousing	604	9.16%
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	533	8.08%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	361	5.47%

Source: EMSI

Demographics

Population	17,467
Median Age	46.4
Labor Force	9,186
Unemployment Rate	2.6%
Median Household Income	$57,491

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Esri Business Analyst Online

Key Companies

Birdsong Peanuts

Enviva

Hampton Farms

Paul D. Camp Community College

Southampton Memorial Hospital

Franklin Southampton Economic Development, Inc.

Mr. Karl T. Heck, President and CEO
(P) 757-516-7709
kheck@franklinsouthamptonva.com
www.fsediva.com

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3 Commercial Place, Suite 1320
Norfolk, VA 23510
P: (757) 627-2315
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