Local developers are teaming up with powerhouses like music icon Pharrell Williams and football star Emmitt Smith to compete for the chance to redevelop Military Circle Mall in Norfolk. Business leaders hope the effort will jumpstart even more economic development in the area. (Courtesy rendering)

Electronic Public Input Forum

~ $935.6 million in American Rescue Plan funding will replenish Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, accelerate critical upgrades to Virginia Unemployment Commission ~

"We are on schedule", The Hampton Roads Chamber is a proud to serve this region as Regional Collaborator and Powerful Economic Partner ; and a proud to work with Dominion Energy as they are collaborating with our communities, and incorporating public input into their plans.

Included within the framework is an initiative to bring together 1,000 local executives as Champions of this regional effort.

President and CEO of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, Dr. Ruth Jones Nichols, talks to the press about the distribution of food during the coronavirus pandemic Thursday, March 19, 2020. (Stephen M. Katz)

Singer Pharrell Williams poses for photographers upon arrival at the 'Lion King' European premiere in central London, Sunday, July 14, 2019. (Joel C Ryan/Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)