Regional Spotlight: Hampton Roads Technology Council (HRTC) The Technology Council is the technology nerve center for the southeastern region of Virginia named Hampton Roads. This member-driven non-profit organization is transforming the region and its technology companies into world-recognized technology leaders.  HRTC's mission is to accelerate the transformation of Hampton Roads and its technology firms into world-recognized technology leaders. HRTC is building a better environment for technology business in southeastern Virginia. There are three key dimensions to our efforts here: advocacy, communication, and education. To that end, the Council aims to foster the development, recognition and long-term success of technology companies in Hampton Roads.  HRTC advocates an economic, tax and regulatory environment and the creation of a workforce and infrastructure that maximize the competitiveness of the area's technology community.  Finally, the Council provides a forum for Hampton Roads' technology companies to exchange information and ideas and capitalize on opportunities through valuable educational programs, networking, and other events. The Council also runs the Hampton Roads Technology Incubator System. LINK: Hampton Roads Technology Council Regional Spotlight Archive: Read More About What's Working in Hampton Roads