HRSD Announces SWIFT Mentor-Protégé Program!
The SWIFT team announced its newest program to engage Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses at SWIFT Industry Day 2024 -- the SWIFT Mentor-Protégé Program. This new initiative is part of our community commitment framework to strengthen our region’s workforce and promote economic development. Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) businesses are invited to complete a short form if interested in participating as a protégé: HRSD SWIFT Mentor-Protégé Program
For more information, please contact Kerwen Whatley at K.whatley@winsteadmgmt.com.
Fifth Annual SWIFT Industry Day, January 25, 2024
HRSD’s fifth annual SWIFT Industry Day took place on Thursday, January 25, 2024. It was a pleasure to host nearly 300 people in person at the Holiday Inn Newport News-Hampton in Newport News, Virginia.
SWIFT Industry Day is an annual opportunity to learn about the status of the SWIFT program, what’s on the horizon, and the many opportunities that exist. If you were unable to attend, a recording of the presentation, as well as presentation materials associated with each of our current projects can be found in our Virtual Open House Space.
If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit the SWIFT Research Center, the virtual self-tour is available for you to visit: HRSD SWIFT Research Center Virtual Tour.
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Nansemond Plant Service Area Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) Well Drilling Industry Outreach Virtual Meeting
HRSD held a virtual industry outreach meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, to discuss the Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) well drilling at the Nansemond Treatment Plant. The team reviewed the expected timeline, well characteristics, and the procurement approach. If short-listed Design-Build team members have questions directly related to the Nansemond SWIFT Procurement, please submit them through HRSD’s ERP Procurement System. Any other questions should be directed to Shannon Rice at srice@hrsd.com.
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HRSD held a virtual industry outreach meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, to discuss the Virginia Initiative Plant (VIP) SWIFT Tertiary suite of projects. If you were in attendance, we encourage you to provide feedback. Each of the responses will be important for the project direction. If you have questions or would like to schedule a time to meet in person or virtually with the team, please contact Akshay Kumar at akumar.ctr@hrsd.com.
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HRSD’s fourth annual SWIFT Industry Day took place on Thursday, January 26, 2023. After holding the two prior SWIFT Industry Day events virtually, it was a pleasure to host more than 350 people in person at the Holiday Inn Newport News-Hampton in Newport News, Virginia.
SWIFT Industry Day is an annual opportunity to learn about the status of the SWIFT program, what’s on the horizon, and the many opportunities that exist. If you were unable to attend, a recording of the presentation, as well as presentation materials associated with each of our current projects can be found in our Virtual Open House Space.
If you haven’t had an opportunity to visit the SWIFT Research Center, the virtual self-tour of the research center is available for you to visit at your convenience: HRSD SWIFT Research Center Virtual Tour.