International

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As the U.S. economy continues to turn to globalization, Virginia's Hampton Roads is rapidly becoming a favored location for international companies.

Positioned at the midpoint of the United States’ East Coast, Hampton Roads is:

Home to more than 160 foreign companies representing 27 countries
Home to the 3rd largest Port on the East Coast and the only port positioned for continuous expansion
Served by 48 steamship lines with sailings to over 400 ports in over 100 countries

HREDA Is Your One Stop Point of Contact

*Sample International Firms*
*Manufacturing*
Company	Origin
BASF	Germany
Volvo Penta*	Sweden
Stihl	Germany
Sumitomo Machinery	Japan

*Service and Distribution*
Company	Origin
Panasonic	Japan
Ferguson Enterprises*	UK
Mareva, Inc.	France
FAG Bearings	Germany

*Transportation and Logistics*
Company	Origin
Maersk	Denmark
Zim American- Israeli Shipping*	Israel
Nedlloyd	Netherlands
*Denotes U.S. Headquarters
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Our goal is to match your company's needs with the assets of Virginia's Hampton Roads for mutual success. HREDA will provide a project manager dedicated to your projected to manage the expansion and relocation details.

Our Services

Become your single U.S. point of contact
Work in confidentiality and without charge
Provide you with a dedicated project manager
Offer multilingual services
Provide detailed community data and cost comparisons on business costs, labor availability and other resources
Coordinate visits highlighting 15 localities for confidential community evaluations
Suggest and evaluate appropriate sites
Identify financial incentives, tax credits and training opportunities
Sponsor an International Advisory Council of experts to guide your banking, immigration, legal and other decisions associated with business expansion

International Expertise

The Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance employs a diverse international business recruitment team with consulting offices in the United Kingdom and Germany.

Domestic representatives Amy Parkhurst, Thomas Clemens, and Steve Cooksupported by international representative Charles Macdowell (UK) are experienced in business practices from the countries of Germany, Italy, China, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Canada, Spain, Japan, Korea, Israel, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. They will connect you with the resources you need to establish your business in Virginia’s Hampton Roads.

The International Advisory Council

The International Advisory Council (IAC) is designed to provide guidance to international clients with investment strategies in the United States.

Composed of experts within the Hampton Roads business community, IAC provides free consultation to Alliance clients. These experts review and discuss issues and processes necessary to establish operations in Hampton Roads. This valuable service is estimated at approximately $10,000 U.S.

The IAC offers consultation and/or services relating to the following:

Accounting & Consultation
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Direct Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Financial Institutions and Services
Insurance
Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing
Staffing Services

Getting started is easy

Begin the process by completing and submitting an International Project Questionnaire providing the IAC with background information related to your business plans for entering the U.S. market.

International Project Questionnaire (fill out and submit electronically or download and print)

Follow-up will then be coordinated by your personal Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance Project Manager.