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Hampton Roads Alliance tells Newport News council region must keep investing to capture jobs and private dollars
Newport News City Council · April 17, 2026
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Summary
The Hampton Roads Alliance urged continued city investment in a regional economic strategy—citing defense, energy, aerospace and logistics—while a public commenter suggested monetizing city assets to fund services and development.
Doug Smith, president and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance, thanked the council for prior support and urged continued investment in a regional economic-execution effort he described as the Hampton Roads Playbook.
“My name is Doug Smith, and I'm the president and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance,” Smith said. He described the playbook as an…
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