Norfolk’s waterfront, long a symbol of maritime excellence and global connection, has a new reason to be proud.
Land ’N’ Sea Distributing, Inc., a Brunswick Corporation subsidiary and one of North America’s largest marine parts distributors, has announced a major expansion in Norfolk, Virginia—bringing new jobs, increased capacity, and more proof that Hampton Roads is a magnet for high-value industries.
Backed by collaboration between the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), the City of Norfolk, and the Hampton Roads Alliance, this project is a statement of confidence in the region’s talent, location, and future. The expansion will add a new 200,000-square-foot distribution facility, strategically positioned to serve the mid-Atlantic and beyond, and create dozens of well-paying jobs.
For those who call Hampton Roads home, this is a great reminder that our community continues to rise to the occasion.
The same deep-water channels that once carried ships loaded with timber and tobacco now serve as an important part of a sophisticated global supply chain. Increasingly large companies are realizing the valuable the mix of infrastructure, skilled workforce, and high-quality lifestyle found here in the Hampton Roads region.
The announcement comes at a time when the region is already buzzing with economic promise. Hampton Roads is steadily building an identity as a place where innovation can meet execution.
Land ’N’ Sea’s decision also highlights the city’s maritime heritage as an economic driver, and Norfolk’s role in global shipping, naval operations, and advanced logistics. In the hands of forward-thinking companies, these strengths become a competitive advantage—not just for Norfolk, but for the region’s interconnected cities.
Most importantly, this is a story about the power of collaboration. The deal was not a lucky accident, but the result of intentional, coordinated effort among public, private, and civic players—proof that when Hampton Roads speaks with one voice, it can win projects that shape the future.
For the people of Hampton Roads, the message is clear: the tide is coming in. And with each new investment, the waters of opportunity rise for everyone willing to set sail.
