Category: IV: Vision for Our Future Economy

Vision for the Hampton Roads Economy in 2030 Our economy is resilient and innovative. Here, we all work together to grow our economy and advance the well-being of all residents.  We’re inspired by what we value: a commitment to inclusion and equity, a strong military presence, a welcoming community spirit, and our old salt, new vibe […]

Economic Empowerment and Growth for All Our economy is resilient and innovative. Here, we all work together to grow our economy and advance the well-being of all residents.  We’re inspired by what we value: a commitment to inclusion and equity, a strong military presence, a welcoming community spirit, and our old salt, new vibe coastal lifestyle, […]

Recommended vision What we want our economy to be like in 2030 Economic Empowerment and Growth for All Our economy is resilient and innovative. Here, we all work together to grow our economy and advance the well-being of all residents.  We’re inspired by what we value: a commitment to inclusion and equity, a strong military presence, […]

Include “757” to make economic empowerment inspiration relevant to and associated with our region Social Media Sentiment on 757 Support of 757 (as Regional, Unifying Naming Device) First 3 days of discussion about 757 One week later August 28

Economic empowerment is a common term Economic empowerment is a common term 116 Million Hits on a Google Search Positive Imagery on a Google Search

Unifying Theme Economic Empowerment

Vision for the Hampton Roads Economy in 2030 Building on what we value, we arrive at a theme… What We Value INCLUSION & EQUITY MILITARY PRESENCE WELCOMING COMMUNITY SPIRIT INNOVATION & CREATIVITY COASTALLIFESTYLE ONE REGION STRONGER TOGETHER

Vision for the Hampton Roads Economy in 2030 What we value becomes the foundation for our vision What We Value INCLUSION & EQUITY MILITARY PRESENCE WELCOMING COMMUNITY SPIRIT INNOVATION & CREATIVITY COASTALLIFESTYLE ONE REGION STRONGER TOGETHER

These Inputs Lead to Six Values that Serve as the Foundation for our Vision Friendly Being with Family Cultural diversity Inclusion Value All  Demographic shifts (increasing diversity) – Growing quest for inclusion and equity The end of the “Neutral Zone” – either racists or anti-racists The rise of corporate social responsibility Sea level rise Outdoors […]

What Values and Trends Will Be Important in the Future? What Values and Trends Will Be Important in the Future?