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SUMMARY:State of the Region 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 State of the Region examines the region's strengths and opportunities. Produced by the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy at Old Dominion University\, attendees will receive a copy of the 2026 State of the Region Report during the event.This year's topics will include:\nRough Seas and Quartering Winds: Can Hampton Roads Grow in Uncertain Times?Divergent Paths? Rising Defense Spending and Headwinds for the Port and TourismEarly Childhood Care and Education in Hampton RoadsArts and Culture in Hampton RoadsThe Value of Water: The Hampton Roads Sanitation District and the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT)Housing in Hampton RoadsSPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE\nFor sponsorship information\, please contact Emily Nelson at enelson@hrchamber.com or 757.664.2530.\nCANCELLATION POLICY\nThe Hampton Roads Chamber must maintain a cancellation policy for events in order to properly plan for catering\, venue expenses\, and marketing efforts. Unless stated otherwise\, Chamber reservations must be canceled 5 business days before the event to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be issued for non-attendance.
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The 2026 State of the Region examines the region&rsquo\;s strengths and opportunities. Produced by the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy at Old Dominion University\, attendees will receive a copy of the 2026 State of the Region Report during the event.
This year'\;s topics will include:
- Rough Seas and Quartering Winds: Can Hampton Roads Grow in Uncertain Times?
- Divergent Paths? Rising Defense Spending and Headwinds for the Port and Tourism
- Early Childhood Care and Education in Hampton Roads
- Arts and Culture in Hampton Roads
- The Value of Water: The Hampton Roads Sanitation District and the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT)
- Housing in Hampton Roads
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
For sponsorship information\, please contact Emily Nelson at enelson@hrchamber.com or 757.664.2530.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The Hampton Roads Chamber must maintain a cancellation policy for events in order to properly plan for catering\, venue expenses\, and marketing efforts. Unless stated otherwise\, Chamber reservations must be canceled 5 business days before the event to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be issued for non-attendance. \;
LOCATION:100 E. Main St Norfolk VA 23510
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URL:https://hamptonroadschamber.growthzoneapp.com/event-calendar/Details/state-of-the-region-2026-1530268?sourceTypeId=Hub
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