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Hampton Roads e-News Vol 4, Issue 1: January 2012
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SmartRegion.org, this monthly e-Newsletter and its accompanying blog, is on hiatus after this issue. Stay informed on exciting happenings in Hampton Roads through our recommended bloggers, bookmarked organizations, the region's communities and traditional news sources via the links provided on the left-hand sidebar at SmartRegion.org. For questions and concerns, contact [email protected]. |
"About Hampton Roads"
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- Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Business leaders have launched a public initiative to make our region a magnet for talented young professionals. Take the survey. More...
- Unsung heroes in Hampton Roads 2012: Dominion Virginia Power and WHRO honor people or organizations that work at the grassroots level to help others. Deadline for nominations is February 3. More...
- The year ahead: What's in store for Hampton Roads? Inside Business asked the region's business, government, civic, educational and community leaders to give readers an idea of what they would like to see happen in the year ahead and what they expect to see. More...
- Be a part of Hampton Roads' Reality Check: On May 17 - 300 individuals will gather to determine how they believe the region should grow over the next 25 years. Apply online. More...
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"Business & Economy"
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- Financing Your Hampton Roads Business Venture - Who, What, When, Where, How: Technology Hampton Roads invites you to "Financing Your Business Venture" on January 18. More...
- Startup Night in Hampton Roads: Interested in starting a company in Hampton Roads? More...
- What is the state of the Port of Virginia? Join the Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council and special guest speaker Joe Dorto, President and CEO of Virginia International Terminals, for the Annual Address on January 18. More...
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"Education & Workforce"
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- Government Contracting Spring 2012: Tuesdays from February 7 to April 10 at Tidewater Community College. More...
- Educator Urges Hard Work, Creativity: President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County understands the importance of innovation and education. More...
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"Government & Citizens"
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- "A regional study with a real reason," says Virginian-Pilot: Efficiency and cost-cutting are always watchwords during a recession, but they should be the goal even in the best of times. So should something else: cooperation. More...
- Two of Top Ten Best-run cities in U.S. are in Hampton Roads: 24/7 Wall St. ranked the 100 largest U.S. cities from the best to worst run. The best-run city is... More...
- Ethics in Local Government: Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration holds a Forum on January 19. More...
- Virginia General Assembly's New Faces: According to VPAP, the 2012 GA looks a little younger these days. Members taking their seats for the first time also are more likely to be men and less likely to have been born in Virginia. More...
- Hampton Roads cities teaming up with industry leaders: Officials from Chesapeake, Norfolk and Virginia Beach and executives from Amerigroup, Dollar Tree, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Norfolk Southern and Smithfield Foods have begun discussing ways the three cities could team up to reduce expenses. The Hampton Roads Partnership, a regional organization of business, political and academic leaders, is spearheading the project. More..
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"Innovation Hotspot"
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- Virginia's first Economic Gardening program: Sign up for the next wave of Hampton Roads' pilot program. More...
- Hampton Roads Entrepreneur featured in Inc. magazine: Joe Hill never planned to be an entrepreneur. But once he stumbled upon a great iPad app idea for his kids, he didn't look back. More...
- Forum on Unconventional Advanced Materials: Learn about the unique resources available in the region on February 28 at Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) in Newport News. More...
- Events for Inventors on Prototyping, DoD in VA, Naval Station Norfolk's future, Bioelectrics in Hampton Roads. More...
- Obstacles in Wind Energy in Hampton Roads: Norfolk Department of Economic Development's Coastal Energy Cluster Forum. More...
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"Military Bastion"
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- Foresight: Four Questions Answered About Hampton Roads by Craig Quigley, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance More...
- HRPDC issues special report on Changing Defense Priorities: On January 5th President Barack Obama released a review to guide spending over the next decade, indicating that the U.S. should use the opportunity presented by the drawdown of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan to invest in a leaner military and in future capabilities. More...
- Retired admiral: Defense cuts will affect region; Retired Rear Adm. Craig Quigley, director of the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance, outlined specific military operations that might be in jeopardy. More...
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"Tourism, Arts & Culture"
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- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship PORTSMOUTH: special events February through May. More...
- Special Exhibitions in Commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial at Hampton University Museum: The oldest African American museum in the United States welcomes two very special free exhibitions in commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial. More...
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"Transportation"
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- HRTPO Launches Local Military Commuter Survey: Seeking commuters travelling to/from all military installations in Hampton Roads in a transportation survey. Take survey by until February 20, 2012. More...
- The Race To Dig Deeper Ports For Bigger Cargo Ships: Heard on NPR's "All Things Considered" - "the message you can hear in New Orleans, Baltimore and other ports along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. So far, only one port, Norfolk, is deep enough to accommodate the new super large ships." More...
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