International Advisory Council

If you aren’t an expert in American business, we can introduce you to people who are.

International Expertise

The Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance employs a diverse international business recruitment team with consulting offices in the United Kingdom and Germany.

U.S. based representatives Darryl Gosnell, Amy Parkhurst, Thomas Clemens, Steve Cook and Chris Gullickson, supported by international representatives Charles Macdowell (UK) and Ingo Bentz (Germany) are experienced in business practices from the countries of Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Canada, Spain, Japan, Korea, Israel, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. They will connect you with the resources you need to establish your business in Virginia’s Hampton Roads.

The International Advisory Council (IAC) is designed to provide guidance to international clients with investment strategies in the United States.

Composed of experts within the Hampton Roads business community, IAC provides free consultation to Alliance clients. These experts review and discuss issues and processes necessary to establish operations in Hampton Roads. This valuable service is estimated at approximately $10,000 U.S.

The IAC offers consultation and/or services relating to the following:  

• Accounting and Consultation  
• Attorneys and Counselors at Law 
• Direct Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations 
• Financial Institutions and Services 
• Insurance
• Logistics, Distribution, Warehousing 
• Staffing Services

Contact The Alliance for more information about how to take advantage of the IAC.

Getting Started is Easy
Begin the process by completing and submitting an International Project Questionnaire providing the IAC with background information related to your business plans for entering the U.S. market.

International Project Questionnaire (fill out and submit electronically or download and print)

Once your questionnaire has been received, your personal Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance Project Manager will then coordinate follow-up.