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.
July 27, 2020 – Gov. Ralph Northam came to Hampton to launch a $70 million program for small businesses, especially those owned by minorities or women. The setting was Phoebus, which Mayor Donnie Tuck called “one of the most in demand areas of Hampton.” Read on...
July 16, 2020 - Workforce Hampton’s DriveNOW training program completed its pilot phase this month, with five people set to start on-the-job training for a commercial drivers license and full-time work as a bus operator trainee with Hampton Roads Transit. Read on...
July 13, 2020 - Hampton residents in search of jobs and new opportunities are encouraged to use the Virginia Career Works Referral Portal. It's a groundbreaking statewide platform that refers individuals to programs that help them advance their careers, Read on...