October 13, 2022
Williamsburg
What is Convergence?
More than a decade ago, leaders in the Richmond (RVA) and Hampton Roads (757) regions realized that nearby localities shouldn't compete but collaborate to make great things happen for both regions.
ChamberRVA and the Hampton Roads Chamber concurred, inspiring RVA and the 757 to start working together on critical infrastructure needs and economic development efforts.
Because of the importance of this interregional work, the chambers put on an annual event called Convergence to showcase the important initiatives and success of RVA757 Connects in advancing the I-64 Innovation Corridor.
Participants get a good overview of the key economic development assets of the Richmond and Hampton Roads regions while they foster relationships among senior leaders.
Those attending Convergence learned more about the leading initiatives taking place in the I-64 Innovation Corridor – and how Convening, Connecting, and Collaborating is advancing the megaregion:
Overview of the leading initiatives of the 757 region (Transportation, BoAT Trail, Fiber Network Ring, Off-Shore Wind, Port of Virginia, NASA Langley)
Overview of the leading initiatives of the RVA region (Henrico and Richmond initiatives, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Phlow)
Convening, Connecting, and Collaborating to Advance the I-64 Innovation Corridor (John W. Martin on RVA757 Connects)
Realizing the Full Potential of the I-64 Innovation Corridor (Aubrey Layne’s keynote speech)
Aubrey Layne challenges Richmond and Hampton Roads to collaborate (Richmond Times-Dispatch article)
Promoting the I-64 Innovation Corridor as a megaregion (The Virginian-Pilot article)
PowerPoint presentations on:
2022 Convergence Agenda