State: More than $17M will be invested to establish Element hotel at Peninsula Town Center

June 20, 2018 - Gov. Ralph S. Northam announced today that more than $17 million will be invested in Hampton to establish the new Element Hotel at Peninsula Town Center, creating 22 jobs and spurring an economic impact of more than $2 million in annual tr...

Council approves selling properties as part of 'transformative' downtown development

June 13, 2018 - Council unanimously approved selling several properties to developers WVS Cos. and Saunders + Crouse Architects, who proposed a $35 million "transformative" development downtown that will include retail, residents and a restauran...

Registration open for Facebook business workshops set for June 26-28

June 12, 2018 - Registration is open for Facebook's Community Boost workshops, which will held at Hampton's American Theatre June 26-28. 

Workshops listed include: Getting started with Facebook, finding new customers, Facebook ads, standing out on...

Hampton's Integrated Health Services named 1 of 50 fastest-growing companies in Virginia

April 27, 2018 - Integrated Health Services, a community-based mental and behavioral health agency in Hampton, has been named one of the 50 fastest-growing companies in Virginia by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

“We are glad to toast the entre...

Hampton 1 of 8 new cities chosen for Facebook's 'Community Boost' program

March 26, 2018 - Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck and social media giant Facebook announced that Hampton is one of eight cities chosen today to be a Facebook Community Boost site. 

Facebook is  developing the community boost program to teach dig...

Capstan Bar Brewing Company, Hampton’s latest craft microbrewery opened its doors Thursday, Feb. 15

Feb. 15, 2018 – The family-owned nautical themed microbrewery opened its doors Thursday, Feb. 15 during a soft opening and launched the brewery’s five flagship beers.

The Connolly family spent more than two years developing and planning, hoping to remain t...

The Vanguard Brewpub and Distillery to open Saturday, Feb. 10

Feb. 9, 2018 - The Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery is set to open its doors to the public Saturday, Feb. 10, a year after development and construction kicked off.Located on North King Street, the 18,500-square-foot former armory was built in 1936 and st...

Hampton Libraries now serve as resource centers for job seekers

Feb. 7, 2018 - The City of Hampton now has four new locations where residents can get help from trained individuals when using a computer, completing job applications, creating resumes or connecting with other employment services online.

A SHARE Network Ac...

New office warehouse complex will have a grand opening on Wednesday, Feb. 16

Jan. 19, 2018 - Keep It Simple Suites, an office warehouse complex at 3000 Incubator Road in Hampton, will have a grand opening for its fourth building Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 11:30 a.m. Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck is scheduled to provide opening remarks, an...

Businesses encouraged to register with ACT and help Hampton become 'work ready'

Jan. 12, 2018 - Local businesses are encouraged to help Hampton become a "work ready" community by registering online with the ACT Certified Work Ready Initiative.

Hampton became part of the initiative last year as part of the city's effort to bu...

City Council approves new efforts to make Hampton a 'work ready' community

Nov. 8, 2017 – City Council Wednesday approved Hampton’s participation in the ACT Certified Work Ready Initiative, a national effort that focuses on building the local workforce through community-based economic development. 

Pamela Croom, workforc...

Peninsula Town Center expands, bringing Sky Zone trampoline park, flooring store

Oct. 30, 2017 – Family entertainment and more retail, as well as an apartment complex and Element Hotel, are headed to Peninsula Town Center.

At a Monday groundbreaking ceremony for a 97,000-square-foot retail building currently underway, officials announc...

Two Hampton businesses get top marks in hiring veterans in state program

Oct. 9, 2017 - Two Hampton businesses were recently recognized by Gov. Terry McAuliffe for their ongoing commitment to creating employment opportunities for Virginia’s military veterans.

BlueForce Inc., a global professional services firm serving the feder...

Hampton computer and virtual reality company named top minority tech firm in U.S.

Oct. 5, 2017 - A Hampton technology company, J&F Alliance Group, has been named the 2017 Minority Technology Firm of the Year by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency. Based in downtown Hampton, J&F is a software serv...

Dozens attend official groundbreaking for new Hyatt Place Hotel in Hampton

Sept. 14, 2017 - More than 50 people - including Mayor Donnie Tuck and City Manager Mary Bunting - were on hand Thursday morning at  the official groundbreaking for the new Hyatt Place Hotel at 1906 Coliseum Drive.

Before taking golden shovels in ...

START Peninsula gets state grant to extend entrepreneurial education, training

Aug. 28, 2017 – Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that START Peninsula, a regional program to foster entrepreneurship, will receive $20,695 in state Building Entrepreneurial Economies grants.

START Peninsula began in 2012 as an informal entrepreneurial start­...

Forbes recognizes Mango, Mango owners as top "Shark Tank" entrepreneurs

Aug. 9, 2017 – The business magazine released a list of top 12 black "Shark Tank" entrepreneurs who found success after their appearance on the reality show. On the list were Hampton's 'Mango, Mango' Mango Preserves owners Nzinga Teule...

Smith brothers plan to make, sell hard cider in Phoebus house with deep family ties

July 26, 2017 - Brothers with deep family ties to Hampton plan to open the region’s first hard cider production facility in the historic neighborhood of Phoebus. Governor Terry McAuliffe made it official Wednesday, noting in a news rele...

Aldi has grand opening for Hampton store, highlighting fresh produce and big savings

July 13, 2017 - Hampton's newest grocery, Aldi, had a grand opening Thursday, with dozens of anxious shoppers lined up outside before doors opened about 7:45 a.m. Aldi is located at 1980 Saville Row.

A number of city officials, including the mayor, city ma...

Aerospace company receives NASA grants for flight management, accident research

July 6, 2017 - Hampton-based Adaptive Aerospace Group Inc. recently received two Small Business Innovative Research grants. One grant is from NASA to design a high-integrity flight management system for single and multiple small unmanned aerial vehicles. ...

Hundreds attend grand opening Thursday of first Lidl store on the peninsula

June 15, 2017 - The line of shoppers snaked down the side of the building and into the parking lot early Thursday as hundreds of people came out for the grand opening of the first Lidl grocery on the Peninsula. Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck welcome the German...

Grand opening of Lidl grocery in Hampton - first in Virginia - set for Thursday morning

June 11, 2017 - Lidl, the Germany-based grocery company that is making a major expansion into the U.S., will have a grand opening for its Hampton store – the first to open in Virginia – at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, June 15 at 2000 West Mercu...

City to developers: Buckroe bayfront is a jewel for both Hampton and the East Coast

June 8, 2017 – Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority Chairman Steve Brown invited a tent full of developers to “use your creativity, your ingenuity, your vision and all of your experience to make this bayfront a jewel of not just Hampton, but the en...

Peninsula YMCA hosts 4th annual STEM Fair at Virginia Air & Space Center on July 30

June 5, 2017 - The Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA’s Fourth Annual STEM Fair will be held Thursday, July 20 at the Virginia Air & Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road. This year the fair is expected to serve more than 1,400 campers from 13 different br...

Virginia ranks 6th for economic development climate in Site Selection's Top 10 States

May 31, 2017 – Virginia has been ranked No. 6 in the Top 10 States in Site Selection magazine’s 2017 Prosperity Cup, announced Gov. Terry McAuliffe. This represents a seven spot jump from No. 13 in 2016.

“Virginia continues to demonstrate its global compet...

Golfers turn out for Economic Development's Business Appreciation Week tournament

May 24, 2017 - Some 60 golfers came out recently to take part in the Business Appreciation Week golf tournament sponsored by Hampton’s Economic Development Authority. The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank was chosen to receive $415 in proceeds from &q...

At Home store officially opens as first new retailer in redeveloped Riverdale

April 28, 2017 - City leaders - and happy shoppers - gathered to celebrate the official opening of the first At Home store on the Peninsula and the sixth in Virginia.

At Home says it stocks more than 50,000 home decor items ranging from furniture, rugs, ar...

Celebrate small businesses during National Small Business Week April 30-May 6

April 25, 2017 - The U.S. Small Business Administration says more than half of all Americans either own or work for a small business. You can show your support for them by recognizing April 30-May 6 as National Small Business Week.

Celebrated sinc...

City, university join to provide shuttle service downtown, elsewhere for students

April 17, 2017 - Several local leaders were on hand Friday for the start of the Pirate Express,  a limited shuttle service for Hampton University students that will operate Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday between the campus and downtown, Walm...

Two-day event focuses on the advancement of technology and unmanned systems

March 28, 2017 - What is the future of unmanned systems in the country and in Hampton Roads? What advanced technology and markets are available or on the horizon? Join the discussion on Thursday and Friday, April 20 and 21, when the 4^th annual Jacobs Tech...

Water sports rental operation approved for Buckroe, Mill Point Park, Bluebird Gap

March 22, 2017 - Residents and visitors will be able to rent equipment such as kayaks, boats and jet skis this summer, as part of the city's efforts to expand recreational access to the water. The company will also sell concessions and beach items.

City Co...

$12.5 million hotel planned for Peninsula Town Center at former Macy's site

March 21, 2017 - Hampton’s Economic Development Authority agreed Tuesday to provide a number of economic incentives to the developer of a proposed $12.5 million hotel that would be built in Peninsula Town Center on the site of the former Macy’s Department...

Hampton Roads Mini Maker Faire comes to the convention center on May 6

March 16, 2017 - The  Hampton Roads Mini Maker Faire comes to the Hampton Roads Convention Center on Saturday, May 6. Part science fair, part county fair, and all fun, the interactive festival will includes a wide range of unique do-it-y...

City seeks vendors to provide unique food, shopping experience at Buckroe Beach this summer

March 16, 2017 - The City of Hampton is looking for pushcart and food truck vendors to take part in a new program designed to provide a unique food and recreational experience at Buckroe Beach. In addition to providing space for food vendors, the city is ...

Teens, young adults encouraged to register for April job, financial reality fairs

March 14, 2017 - Hampton's Economic Development Department has partnered with Goodwill Community Employment Center, Peninsula Worklink and the Virginia Employment Commission to organize a job fair for youth and young adults on Friday, April 7 fro...