Welcome to Hampton Roads.

The Heart of the Mid-Atlantic.

Hampton Roads isn’t a city. You won’t find it on any map. That’s because our home is a diverse collection of ten cites and five counties, all tightly integrated and providing a wealth of benefits for businesses and organizations of all kinds.

Strategically located in the middle of the eastern seaboard of the United States, Hampton Roads is home to one of the world’s largest natural deepwater harbors, with ports capable of accommodating the largest cargo ships on the planet. Our modern road and rail systems connect the interior of the United States—and nearly two-thirds of its population—with the goods and services they need.

But that’s just the beginning.

Here in Hampton Roads you will find a skilled and educated workforce, attractive labor laws, an enviably low cost of doing business, and communities committed to your continued success.

Your employees will love it here, too. Our beautiful beaches, scenic waterways, numerous parks, historical sites, and town centers provide residential and recreational opportunities as varied as your personal style and budget.

Whatever the reason, it’s no wonder why over 1.6 million people love what they do and where they live—here in Hampton Roads. After all, we've been attracting and retaining business for over 400 years.

Contact the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance (The Alliance) and we’ll show you why we aren’t just the center of commerce, we’re its heart.

News and Events

• 2010-09-08 Hampton Roads Among Top 20 Mid-Size Metros For College Students
  American Institute for Economic Research names Hampton Roads among the top 20 mid-size metros for college students!!
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• 2010-08-27 Four local firms make Inc. 500 list
  Four Hampton Roads companies have made the Inc. 500 list of the county's fastest-growing, privately held companies.
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• 2010-08-24 Another record-breaking ship visits the Port of Hampton Roads
  Nearly six months to the day after the largest container ship to ever visit the Port of Hampton Roads made history as it pulled into harbor, its record will be broken.
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