1. Regional Initiatives in Modeling & Simulation: Hampton Roads
E. Dana Dickens, III
President and CEO, Hampton Roads Partnership
M&S Leadership Caucus
February 2, 2009
Norfolk, VA

2. Regional Initiatives
Economic Impact Study
MODSIM World Conference & Expo
Hampton Roads Research Partnership
VMASC, Industry Clusters
Regional M&S Budget – General Assembly
M&S Regional Strategic Plan

3. Congressional Initiatives
NAICS codes
Emphasis in non-DOD areas (infrastructure, training, etc.)
Continued support for JFCOM