06/04/2026
RFP NOW OPEN ⤵️
Start in Hampton Roads is seeking a qualified marketing agency or consultant to help elevate the region’s story through strategic outreach marketing efforts.
As Hampton Roads’ first regional talent attraction and retention initiative, Start in Hampton Roads is working to showcase our career opportunities, top employers, vibrant communities and exceptional quality of life to talent across the country.
Over the next two years, the initiative will launch the region’s first jobs portal platform, expanded quality-of-life campaigns and introduce new tools designed to attract and retain talent.
We're looking for a partner to assist with:
✅ Regional brand awareness
✅ Digital marketing and paid media campaigns
✅ Creative asset development
✅ Audience engagement strategies
✅ Analytics and performance reporting
If your agency is passionate about place marketing, talent attraction and helping communities grow, we want to hear from you.
Proposal submissions are now being accepted at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eLPBg8Qflb5dAq_ejykpEy2sM3MdOOsTlaSvB_q-ghg/viewform?edit_requested=true
Help us tell Hampton Roads' incredible story!
