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.
Sept. 22, 2020 – Huntington Ingalls announced today the company plans to build an Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence in Hampton, which will create more than 250 jobs. Read on...
Sept. 21, 2020 - Gov. Ralph Northam announced that Rebuild VA, the $70 million economic recovery fund, is expanding its eligibility criteria to allow more small businesses to apply, including those that received funding from the CARES Act. Read on...
Aug. 20, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $1.5 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant funding for the benefit of small businesses in Newport News and Hampton. Read on...