This Week in 757 (Happenings) December 5, 2025

The Quiet Revolution in Suffolk: How HRSD Is Reimagining Water, Resilience, and Innovation in Hampton Roads

HRSD is becoming a magnet for researchers, engineers, and startups who want to build, test, and deploy water-related solutions at scale. The organization is no longer simply treating wastewater. It’s researching, piloting, and commercializing technologies that other regions are watching closely. Taken together, these efforts are changing the identity of the region. Read More ➜

IncuHub: The Collision Engine That Started With Lunch

The IncuHub opened its first location in Portsmouth in June 2019. What started as 3,000 square feet quickly expanded to 10,000. The second location opened in Hampton in January 2024, and it took off faster than anyone expected. Portsmouth proved the model. Hampton accelerated it. Newport News is the next step. Read More ➜

Jerry Miller Named 2025 John “Dubby” Wynne Regional Innovation Champion at 757 TechNite

The future of the 757 is being shaped by leaders who think beyond lines on a map and focus on what the region can achieve together. The Dubby Wynne Regional Innovation Champion Award, in particular, underscores the importance of individuals who work across industries, organizations, and localities to build a more resilient regional economy. This year’s finalists embody that spirit, and Jerry Miller’s recognition serves as a reminder of the powerful momentum underway across Hampton Roads. Read More ➜

FERVENT FOUR
E289: How Skydiving Prepared Him for Business Risk No One Talks About
https://youtu.be/6790Z1NB7tc 

Major Takeaways

• Entrepreneurs and skydivers share a similar mentality of taking risks, learning from failures, and getting back up to try again.

• Managing risk and understanding the potential consequences of decisions are crucial lessons that translate between extreme sports like skydiving and the business world.

• Tidewater Staffing focuses on community service by providing employment opportunities and support, emphasizing the importance of local impact and employee well-being.

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