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A Center For High-Tech Development
The Hampton Roads Region has a decidedly "high-tech" flavor, with numerous companies and research facilities focusing on technology sectors.
The region is second only to the California's Silicon Valley in it's per capita concentration of highly-skilled scientists and engineers.
Virginia: A Right-To-Work State Ranked as "Best for Business"
Virginia is a "Right-To-Work" state. Strict enforcement of this law, coupled with favorable labor/ management relations, has produced a very positive labor climate. Virginia has been named as the "Best State for Business" by Forbes.com. for two years in a row (2006 & 2007).
Significant Government & Military Presence
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Hampton Roads is home to one of the largest group of government and military installations in the world, including:
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Langley Air Force Base / Home to the Air Combat Command and First Fighter Wing F-22s and F15's. |
| Ft. Eustis / Home of the US Army Transportation Corps. |
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Ft. Monroe / Home of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command |
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Norfolk Naval Base / The World's Largest Naval Base & Home to the US Atlantic Fleet |
| Oceana Naval Air Station / A Master Jet Base & Home to US Navy F/A-18's |
| Norfolk Naval Air Station |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard |
| US Joint Forces Command |
| Little Creek Amphibious Base |
| US Coast Guard Training Center |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station |
Plus Many, Many More!
The Mid-Atlantic's Research Capital
The Virginia Peninsula region is home to world-class aerospace research and development centers operated by both federal and state government, along with the private sector.
The National Institute of Aerospace
The Virginia Advanced Shipbuilding and Carrier Integration Center
The Thomas Jefferson National Laboratory
Old Dominion University's Langley Full-Scale Wind Tunnel
High-Tech Corporate Presence
A wealth of major corporations also call Hampton Roads and the Virginia Peninsula home. Companies such as Northrup Grumman Newport News (builders of aircraft carriers and submarines), Ferguson Enterprises, Canon Virginia, and Siemens VDO Automotive join a wealth of government and defense contractors such as Boeing, Lockheed-Martin, Raytheon, General Electric, Pratt and Whitney, and dozens more to provide a strong high-tech anchor to the region's economy.
Highly-Skilled Regional Work Force
Over 750,000 workers compose the Hampton Roads civilian work force. Plus, as a result of the significant military presence in the region, an additional 15,000 skilled and trained workers enter the market each year when they separate from military service. These disciplined workers, many of which are fully-qualified in aerospace and other high-tech disciplines, represent an excellent source of employees for companies locating in AirCommerce Park.
Outstanding Quality of Life
The Southeastern Virginia region's temperate climate and endless variety of things to do combine to make this region one of the best places to live in the United States. I
MONEY MAGAZINE RATED THE REGION AS THE MOST-LIVABLE LARGE CITY IN THE SOUTH, AND CHILD MAGAZINE CALLS HAMPTON ROADS THE #2 PLACE IN THE USA FOR RAISING A FAMILY.
With hundreds of miles of shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay, and our numerous rivers and lakes, the region offers a wealth of water sports and beach activities.
Golfers can enjoy any of our nearly 100 golf courses, including Kingsmill Golf Club and Resort (home of the LPGA Michelob Light Classic), Colonial Williamsburg's Golden Horseshoe Golf Course (always rated as one of the best resort courses in America), and the TPC Virginia Beach.
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Looking for more action? Then hop on a roller coaster or other great ride at Busch Gardens, our world-class theme park located in Williamsburg.
History buffs will enjoy stepping back in time at Colonial Williamsburg and historic Jamestown, where the 17th and 18th Century come alive every day. Or, visit the historic battlefields of Yorktown where American independence was won in 1781.
Numerous concert halls, amphitheatres, arenas, cultural venues and museums (including the world-famous Mariners' Museum and Chrysler Museum) fill the region, providing residents access to wide variety of concert, entertainment, and cultural activities.
Nationally recognized symphony, theatre, and opera companies call Hampton Roads home, and most major popular music artists include stops at one of the region's arenas or amphitheatres in their concert tour schedules.
Quality Education Options
Numerous education options are available, ranging from public school systems rated among the finest in Virginia, to private preparatory schools. The average student / teacher ratio is 20:1.
The Newport News Public School System offers a specialized Aviation Academy for high school students interested in pursuing an aerospace career. Located just across the runways from AirCommerce Park, the Aviation Academy offers a specialized four year program to prepare highly motivated and successful high school students for a rewarding and well paying career in engineering technology with an emphasis on aviation and computers. The standards are high at the Aviation Academy, and every effort is made to provide a caring, disciplined environment where students are given the opportunity to excel and reach their goal with minimal classroom disruptions. The technology courses provide challenging subject material to enhance students' reading, writing, science and math skills.
The Hampton Roads Region has the highest concentration of colleges and universities in the entire state of Virginia.
Diverse choices are available in higher education, with eight local colleges and universities including The College of William and Mary, Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, and Old Dominion University.
A Variety of Affordable Housing Options
Newcomers to the region find a variety of styles and sizes of homes ranging from large waterfront properties to smaller condominiums fronting golf courses. Although there can be a great range in real estate prices, the region is generally viewed as very affordable when compared to other regions such as Washington DC, Atlanta, New York, Detroit, Chicago, etc.