The Economic Development Authority is a separate legal entity – associated with the city and the Economic Development Office – that administers land sales and development in the Hampton Roads Center office park. It also serves as a vehicle for encouraging development projects in other areas of Hampton. Bylaws (PDF).
Members
Members of the authority are appointed by Hampton City Council and serve four-year terms. View list.
Apply to be on the Hampton Economic Development Authority.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are added following approval. Committee reports are given at the full board meeting can be found within the minutes from the board.
Hampton’s WorkOne Center and Hampton Roads Transit have joined forces to offer HRT DriveNOW, a training program for eligible Hampton residents that will help them get a commercial driver’s license, Career Readiness Certificate and more. Read on...
Dec. 30, 2019 - Connect with businesses that are hiring and get valuable job-seeking tips during the Get Hired Hampton Job and Resource Fair on Feb. 4 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. More than 100 employers are already registered. Read on...
Dec. 26, 2019 - Businesses in key areas of Hampton that added qualifying jobs or property investments are eligible to apply for grants through the Virginia Enterprise Zone program. The deadline for applying for the calendar year 2019 is April 1, 2020. Read on...