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CULTURALLY COOL International Companies ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUB Tech Center Research Park kick-starts your start-up $ 20

2000+ int’l scientists conduct research at Jefferson Lab National Accelerator Facility

announced in advanced In the past6years, 4800 advanced manufacturing jobs announced DIVERSE NIGHTLIFE &RECREATION NEWBLUE COLLAR

The Department of Development is responsible for expanding and diversifying the City’s tax base and economic climate by attracting new businesses to Newport News and by assisting existing businesses with their growth. It is also responsible for providing an environment in which businesses are able to retain existing and create new desirable jobs. Economic Development Authority

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2018 University of Trento, Italy, team with their host families

The Global Entrepreneur Challenge would not be possible without the incredible time, energy, hospitality, and support invested and provided by regional host families! We are so grateful to the 2019 hosts, including: Joseph & Priscilla Baker, Steve & Rosemary Cole, Ken & Sharon D’Amato, Lyn Day, Denis & Julia Fallon, Gregory Fansler & Susanne Pannes, Beverly Fleming, Rick & Nancy Furr, Bob Gibson, Marigold Hibbert, Linwood & Kristy Hudson, Geno & Karen Iannaccone, Reed & Gina Kennedy, Dale & Lynn Margheim, Lynn Martin, Sara McCarter & Hannah Poole, Patricia Miller, John & Sue Muffo, Tom & Maureen Patton, Peter Potter & Tracy Vosburgh, Richard & Laurie Shepherd, Kevin & Michele Sullivan.

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