Hampton Roads Chamber

Hampton Roads Chamber We set the conditions for businesses to succeed in Hampton Roads.

The Hampton Roads Chamber is a vigorous advocate for the economic success of its nearly 2,000 member businesses, which employ 280,000 men and women in southeastern Virginia. The Chamber promotes Hampton Roads’ healthy business climate through economic development, public policy initiatives, services and benefits to members. The Chamber is dedicated to creating economic opportunity and enhancing the quality of life in Hampton Roads.

Want to walk into your next networking event with more confidence—and a strategy? 👏Before the Suffolk Business Expo begi...
08/28/2026

Want to walk into your next networking event with more confidence—and a strategy? 👏

Before the Suffolk Business Expo begins on September 8, join us for a FREE professional development seminar designed to help you sharpen your networking skills and then immediately put them into action!

Command the Room: Learn the Networking Edge Presented by Dale Carnegie

This high-energy, one-hour seminar will share practical Dale Carnegie techniques to help you:

🤝 Build confidence in networking situations
💬 Make stronger first impressions
🔗 Create more meaningful business connections
💡 Develop a strategy for working the room
🙌 Put your skills into practice with a live activity

Then, head straight into the Suffolk Business Expo and put what you learned to work while connecting with businesses and professionals from across Hampton Roads!

📅 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ FREE Seminar: 10:30–11:30 AM
🎉 Suffolk Business Expo: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
📍 Hub757 | Suffolk

The seminar is FREE, but registration is required.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb3sLXmhe3UJoVgoKqYQ4aV-LMRgE1rzuQaTiTZjjpDBgz8Q/viewform?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Come for the skills. Stay for the connections. Leave with a stronger network.

40 years of service. A legacy of leadership. And now, a statewide honor 👏👏👏We are incredibly proud to celebrate Sylvia H...
08/28/2026

40 years of service. A legacy of leadership. And now, a statewide honor 👏👏👏

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Sylvia Haines, our Executive Vice President of Operations on being named the 2026 Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) Executive of the Year!

For 40 years, Sylvia has dedicated her career to the Chamber and the business community we serve. Across four decades of growth, change and transformation, she has been a constant—leading with integrity, strengthening our organization and helping position the Chamber for long-term success.

Forty years of service to one organization is extraordinary. Forty years of making that organization stronger is a legacy.

Please join us in congratulating Sylvia on this incredibly well-deserved recognition!

Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy met with members of the Hampton Roads b...
08/28/2026

Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy met with members of the Hampton Roads business community, including our Immediate Past Chair Bob Pizzini, to discuss transportation funding and infrastructure priorities across our region.

Transportation is more than getting people from point A to point B, it is critical to our economic competitiveness, workforce mobility and ability to attract and retain businesses and talent.

With major infrastructure investments and transportation needs continuing to shape the future of Hampton Roads, conversations like these ensure the voice of our business community is represented as decisions are made at the federal level.

We appreciate Congresswoman Kiggans and Secretary Duffy for engaging directly with regional business leaders and discussing the investments needed to keep Hampton Roads and our economy, moving forward.

There’s power in stepping away from the day-to-day to focus on what’s ahead.Today, the Chamber team came together for an...
08/26/2026

There’s power in stepping away from the day-to-day to focus on what’s ahead.

Today, the Chamber team came together for an all-staff offsite retreat focused on planning, collaboration and setting our priorities for the year ahead.

We reflected on where we’ve been, challenged ourselves to think bigger about where we’re going and had meaningful conversations about how we can continue raising the bar, strengthening our impact and delivering even greater value for our members.

A special thank you to Bob Pizzini for delivering our leadership keynote and leading our team through a powerful conversation on culture. Bob challenged us to think intentionally about the culture we create every day, the role each of us plays in shaping it and how strong teams build trust, accountability and shared purpose. It was the perfect conversation as we align around where we’re headed next.

Everything we plan, build and pursue comes back to one goal: creating greater opportunities for our members and a stronger business community across Hampton Roads.

Team Chamber is ALWAYS working for you!

Want to put your business in front of people discovering all that Hampton Roads has to offer? The next edition of Livabi...
08/26/2026

Want to put your business in front of people discovering all that Hampton Roads has to offer? The next edition of Livability: Start in Hampton Roads is already in the works, and advertising opportunities are opening this fall!

From traditional advertising to paid featured stories, there are opportunities to showcase your business or organization while being part of a publication designed to promote Hampton Roads as a great place to live, work and build a future.

Check out the current edition to see how local businesses and organizations are telling their stories — and start thinking about how yours could be part of the next one.

https://livability.com/hampton-roads-va/

Interested? Shoot us a DM or contact [email protected] to start the conversation.

AI isn’t just about what’s next, it’s about what we can put to work right now.This morning, Hampton Roads professionals ...
08/25/2026

AI isn’t just about what’s next, it’s about what we can put to work right now.

This morning, Hampton Roads professionals came together for Automating Routine Tasks with AI, an engaging session focused on practical ways organizations can use AI to reduce repetitive work, improve efficiency and give teams more time to focus on higher-value priorities.

A huge thank you to our partners at The AI Collective Hampton Roads for leading the conversation and sharing real-world applications across communications, research, customer service, operations, documentation and everyday workflows.

And thank you to everyone who joined us at ECPI University ready to learn, connect and explore how we can work smarter with AI.

The future of work is already here and Hampton Roads businesses are ready for it.

Great connections + a chance to give back to our community! Join us this Thursday, August 27 from 5:30–7:00 PM at Bryant...
08/25/2026

Great connections + a chance to give back to our community!

Join us this Thursday, August 27 from 5:30–7:00 PM at Bryant & Stratton College in Virginia Beach for our August Chamber Business Social!

Come ready to connect with fellow business leaders, grow your network and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages in a relaxed after-hours setting.

PLUS—we’re turning connections into community impact!

As part of our Chamber Gives Back initiative, we’re partnering with Bryant & Stratton College to collect much-needed donations for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Bring a donation with you and help us support our neighbors across the region.

Connect. Give back. Make an impact.

🚨 FINAL CALL FOR EXHIBITORS! 🚨This is your last chance to put your business front and center at the Suffolk Business Exp...
08/24/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL FOR EXHIBITORS! 🚨

This is your last chance to put your business front and center at the Suffolk Business Expo on September 8!

Showcase your products and services, make valuable connections, generate new leads and get your brand in front of the business community.

Booth space is almost gone and when it’s gone, it’s gone.

Reserve your exhibitor space TODAY and make sure your business is in the room! Message us today to save your spot!

Your Chamber membership opens doors.Doors to new relationships. New customers. New ideas. New resources. New opportuniti...
08/21/2026

Your Chamber membership opens doors.

Doors to new relationships. New customers. New ideas. New resources. New opportunities to lead. And a stronger voice on the issues impacting your business.

At the Hampton Roads Chamber, we’re not simply building a network—we’re building an ecosystem where businesses can connect, grow and succeed.

Whether you have five employees or 5,000, there’s an opportunity here for you.

YOUR Hampton Roads Chamber—often duplicated; never replicated.

Leadership isn’t about fitting a mold. It’s about knowing who you are, what drives you and the impact you want to make.A...
08/20/2026

Leadership isn’t about fitting a mold. It’s about knowing who you are, what drives you and the impact you want to make.

At this year’s Powered to Lead Summit, we’re bringing together dynamic voices from across Hampton Roads for an important conversation on Leading Authentically: A Conversation About Purpose, Passion & Impact

Hear from:

✨ Marsha Hudgins, CEO, Hudgins Contracting
✨ Charlene Morring, Attorney & Principal Owner, Morring Law Firm
✨ Ashley Lyons, Co-Owner, Adele Diamond
✨ Molly Thompson, Chief Community Relations Officer, YMCA of South Hampton Roads
✨ Nicole Livas, Chief Communications & Community Engagement Officer, Virginia Beach Public Schools

These accomplished women bring different industries, experiences and perspectives to the table but each has built a career and leadership style grounded in purpose.

Join us Tuesday, September 15 from 9:00 AM–1:30 PM for the Powered to Lead Summit: Where Women Lead, Connect & Inspire.

Come ready to learn, connect, be inspired and leave ready to lead with even greater intention.

Seats are filling—reserve yours today at: https://business.hrchamber.com/event-calendar/Details/powered-to-lead-summit-where-women-lead-connect-inspire-1546690?sourceTypeId=Website

Address

101 W Main Street Suite 800
Norfolk, VA
23510

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17576222312

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