Sept 1, 2010 Hampton Roads VA- Richard Lally, President Oceana Sensor is Named Interim Director of Innovate!HamptonRoads by the Hampton Roads Partnership

Innovate!HamptonRoads is the region's strategy for technology based economic development that endeavors to diversify the regions heavy reliance on military spending and specifically drive new business creation and growth by creating a real culture of entrepreneurism in Hampton Roads. Innovate! involves the broad collaboration of economic development entities, research institutes, K-20 workforce development, angel/VC investors and business leadership.  Rick's entrepreneurial background and long time commitment to the community through Technology Hampton Roads uniquely prepared him to lead this initiative.  Rick encourages everyone to educate themselves and get involved in helping to transform our region.  Rick can be reached at rlally@hrp.org.