Start in Hampton Roads, VA
No matter where you land, the vibrant and varied Hampton Roads region of Virginia is a great place to live and work. From coastal Virginia Beach and urban Norfolk to rural Suffolk and suburban Chesapeake, this region offers something for everyone.
Hampton Roads, which takes its name from the colonial-era shipping lanes, is home to the world’s largest naval installation – Naval Station Norfolk, which covers more than 4,300 acres. Every branch of the U.S. military is represented in Hampton Roads, as is NATO. It’s also home to the Port of Virginia, the ninth-busiest U.S. port in 2025, which makes the region a premier logistics hub.
The region provides an outstanding place to launch or grow a career, as it supports a labor force of more than 840,000 people, and that workforce covers a wide range of skills.
But Hampton Roads is not all work. From stunning beaches and an exquisite cuisine scene to abundant arts activities and family-friendly festivals, residents here have plenty of great options to choose from.
Thinking about moving to Hampton Roads? Check out the new edition of Livability Start in Hampton Roads, Virginia, sponsored by the Hampton Roads Chamber.
In This Issue
Love Where You Live
Hampton Roads, VA: Where Your Lifestyle Beckons
Education, Careers & Opportunity
Hampton Roads, VA: Where Career Meets Coast
Experiences & Adventures
7 Must-Attend Festivals in Hampton Roads, VA
Experiences & Adventures
8 Things to Do When Visiting Hampton Roads, VA
Food Scenes
Discover 9 of the Best Restaurants in Hampton Roads
Education, Careers & Opportunity
Defense, Data and Deep Water Drive Economic Growth in Hampton Roads
Education, Careers & Opportunity
The Port of Virginia: A Hub of Industrial Innovation in Hampton Roads
Education, Careers & Opportunity
The Military Fuels a $137 Billion Local Economy in Hampton Roads
Education, Careers & Opportunity
How Assembly Is Keeping Local Talent in Hampton Roads, VA
Education, Careers & Opportunity
Discover the Specialized Academies Shaping Future Leaders in Hampton Roads
Education, Careers & Opportunity
A Guide to Local Workforce Centers in Hampton Roads, VA
Healthy Places
A New Academic Health Sciences Enterprise Is Shaping Hampton Roads
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Education, Careers & Opportunity
Virginia Beach City Public Schools Are Charting the Course
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Education, Careers & Opportunity
In Hampton Roads, VA, Southern Bank Celebrates 125 Years
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