Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council

Our next event is quickly approaching, and sponsorships are going on sale now! The second event in the Supply Chain Summit Series will examine the state of our local warehousing industry, its long-term direction, and how it is evolving to meet the demands of shifting market conditions and unforeseen events. This event will take place on September 10th at the Strome Entrepreneurial Center at Old Dominion University. The morning will kick-off at 7:30am with breakfast and coffee, followed by the panel discussion from 8:00am-9:00am. Sponsorships are limited, so reserve yours early! Event tickets will go on sale next week. Reserve the Summit Sponsorship: https://lnkd.in/gnTPHHAY Reserve an Event Sponsorship: https://lnkd.in/g9vYGMK7 Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/e24URqfX

We are proud to be the event host for The Port of Virginia’s Super Bowl!

Relive the excitement of the 2024 State of the Port! Our team can't wait to welcome everyone back in 2025 for another exciting series of events. Which industry colleagues do you see in the video? Tag them in the comments. View the full 2024 State of the Port gallery: https://lnkd.in/e7iQHbnu

The 2024 State of the Port, by the numbers. Thank you to all 250 organizations and over 600 participants that attended and made the event so memorable! The 2024 State of the Port was presented by: The Port of Virginia Virginia Beach Economic Development Matan Companies Port 460 Logistics Center Marine Repair Services - Container Maintenance Corporation View the event gallery: https://lnkd.in/e7iQHbnu #stateoftheport #virginiabeach #virginiabusiness

More than 600 attendees joined us in the City of Virginia Beach Oceanfront to make new connections, strengthen existing relationships, and learn valuable insights at the 2024 State of The Port of Virginia, America's Most Modern Gateway. We are honored to provide this forum for connection, collaboration, and innovation, and look forward to a fantastic 2025 event! Be sure to follow HRGCC on LinkedIn and join our e-mail list to be the first to know about upcoming events.   Thank you to everyone that joined us for the 2024 State of the Port! View the full 2024 State of the Port gallery: https://lnkd.in/e7iQHbnu Join our e-mail list: https://lnkd.in/eRJveWtb #2024SOTP #AmericasMostModernGateway #HamptonRoadsCommerce #VirginiaBeach

HRGCC has awarded the prestigious Commerce Builder Award to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District for its outstanding work in enabling maritime trade. The Commerce Builder Award has been awarded annually since 1956 to an individual or company whose contributions have significantly influenced the growth of commerce and trade in the Commonwealth. This year’s presentation took place at the State of the Port of Virginia luncheon. Collaborating with The Port of Virginia, the Norfolk District is the federal sponsor of the Norfolk Harbor and Channels Improvement Project, also known as the “Wider, Deeper, Safer” dredging project. Work was recently completed to widen the channel to allow for two-way passage of ultra-large containers vessels and dredging of the Norfolk Harbor Inner Channel is underway with a planned 2025 completion which will give the Port the deepest, widest channels on the East Coast. Channel deepening will provide economic benefits to the users of The Port of Virginia and the port itself, optimize berthing rotations that will enable more efficient movement of cargo vessels. “It's truly an honor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District to receive the Commerce Builder Award from the Hampton Roads Global Commerce Council,” said Col. Brian Hallberg, USACE Norfolk District Commander. “This recognition reflects our commitment to facilitating maritime trade and enhancing economic prosperity in Virginia. We are grateful for the collaboration with The Port of Virginia, which has been instrumental in our shared endeavors.” “Through the years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been a critical partner in the ongoing development and expansion of The Port of Virginia. The Army Corps’ most recent contribution to Virginia is having cleared the way for the creation of the deepest port on the U.S. East Coast,” said Stephen A. Edwards, CEO and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority. “The Army Corps’ Norfolk District office has worked diligently with the port team to widen and deepen the ocean approach, the commercial channel and the Norfolk Harbor. This allows The Port of Virginia to safely and efficiently handle the biggest ships in the global container trade. The Army Corps has been a collaborative partner for many years, and we are grateful for all of the support.” HRGCC also would like to acknowledge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District’s contributions to completing temporary channels following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Baltimore District is a counterpart to the Norfolk District in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division. In a little over a month, sufficient access was restored to permit the first container vessel, carrying nearly 1,000 containers to arrive at the Port of Baltimore. This has been a remarkable effort to restore access to there.

Thank you everyone for joining us at The Taste of Virginia! We look forward to seeing you at the State of the Port luncheon tomorrow! Registration begins at 10:00 AM, program starts at 11:00 AM!

Today is the day! We look forward to welcoming our attendees to the 2024 Taste of Virginia, an event highlighting the varied and refined flavors of the Commonwealth. Check-in begins at 5:30pm and the event is from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Enter through the main door and take an immediate left into the Pool Loggia. View the full State of the Port information packet: https://lnkd.in/gVaGpYKD

The 2024 State of the Port kicks off TOMORROW with the Taste of Virginia Reception! We look forwarding to welcoming everyone to another exciting State of the Port. - Badges will be kept through all events; simply print your badge at the first event you attend, and then scan the QR code on the back of the badge to enter subsequent events you are registered for. - The lunch will begin promptly at 11:00am; PLEASE arrive early for check-in, which begins at 10:00am. - Innovation Power Hour sessions, Presented by ZEBOX, will be at 9am and 1:30pm on Thursday the 9th. Pre-register here: https://lnkd.in/eB53gUkr - Park in the Marriott Oceanfront garage for the State of the Port Luncheon and Sea & Be Seen Networking Event.

Thank you to the Virginia Maritime Association, a Platinum Sponsor of the 2024 State of the Port! The VMA was organized in 1920 to promote, protect and encourage international and domestic commerce through Virginia's Ports. With a membership of over 450 companies, employing over 70,000 Virginians, the Virginia Maritime Association is widely recognized as "The Voice of Port Industries," the premier business organization to enhance competitiveness and promote commerce through Virginia's ports. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dM5ngJ2X