Collaboration was the unofficial  theme of  The Virginia Maritime Membership briefing on June 4, 2025

Jared Chalk with Hampton Roads Alliance spoke of radical collaboration for the 757 to take advantage of opportunities in shipbuilding, energy supply and emerging technologies. Drew Lumpkin with the Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable  repeated the theme by stating there are numerous opportunities for the 757 in the Ships for America Act but collaboration will be needed for the 757 to maximize these opportunities.