THE CENTER FOR INNOVATION Visitor Guide WELCOME TO THE LIGHTHOUSE 8The Lockheed Martin Center for Innovation, also known as The Lighthouse, is located in Suffolk, Virginia. The facility takes its nickname from the working lighthouse housed in its atrium, from the fertile maritime history of the Hampton Roads area and from the inherent function of lighthouses in guiding navigators to safety. 8It is the Lighthouse mission to connect Lockheed Martin expertise with operationally focused customers. Leveraging its proximity, the Center for Innovation develops and demonstrates relevant and affordable solutions to key customers with a focus on Concepts of Operations. 8The Center for Innovation is Lockheed Martin s hub for cross-domain integration, experimentation, decision analysis, and modeling & simulation, in real and synthetic environments. The facility and its staff are trusted partners in formulating solutions with multiple partners in experiments, analysis, demonstrations, and workshops. In partnership with Lockheed Martin, every customer gains value from the Lighthouse.
GENERAL INFORMATION VISITOR GUIDELINES The Center for Innovation is open for business 7am-5pm on Monday through Friday. An extended schedule is available upon request. Those wishing to hold an event at the Center are required to submit an event request form (ERF) to the Lighthouse calendar for approval prior to arrival. Lockheed Martin employees wishing to request an event can access the calendar from the internal Lighthouse website at lighthouse.corp.lmco.com/calendar.html. Non-Lockheed Martin guests must provide clearance information to the Center s Security Office prior to arrival. Visitors must enter and exit the building through the lobby doors. All visitors are required to check in at the Reception Desk in the lobby and to clearly display the visitor badge issued to them. At the end of the event, visitors must return all badges to the Reception Desk and sign out. Visitors issued Escort Required badges must stay with their Lockheed Martin escort at all times. Foreign National Visitors: Guests to the Lighthouse who are not United States citizens are required to submit a Foreign Visit Request (FVR) form to the Security office (757-935-9437). Unless said form is expressly approved, foreign visitors cannot enter the facility. Please allow a minimum of three business days for process completion. Classified Visits: Visitors planning to participate in classified meetings must contact the Center s Security office and provide evidence of their cleared status. Failure to provide this documentation prior to arrival will prohibit guest access to classified materials. Parking: Parking at the Center is on a first come, first served basis with the exception of several reserved parking spaces, which must be pre-arranged with the Center s Protocol office (757-935-9209). Reserved parking areas are provided to guests of General and Flag Officer/SES level. Additional parking is available at the rear of the facility. ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES Please keep in mind that although the unique aspects of the Center encourage a collaborative environment, this facility is a working lab. We appreciate your understanding in respecting each staff members work areas, especially in the atrium. Lockheed Martin Corporation prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products at work locations both inside and outside of company buildings. The restriction includes parking areas and vehicles. TELEPHONE INFORMATION For your convenience, a telephone listing of the Center s personnel is available at the Reception Desk in the lobby. Public telephones are available at visitor seating areas in the lobby, the atrium and at tables located on the second floor of the atrium, also known as the Chesapeake Light. To place an outgoing call, press 8 + the number for local calls and 8 + 1 + the number for long distance calls. NETWORK CONNECTIVITY Internet and Lockheed Martin intranet access is available at the tables on the second floor of the Chesapeake Light in the atrium. Visitors wishing to use the network should be prepared to provide their own laptops and accompanying equipment. KEY TELEPHONE NUMBERS Calendar assistance: 757-935-9385 Center for Innovation Main: 757-935-9200 Lighthouse Reception Desk: 757-935-9242 Bridgeway Reception Desk: 757-935-9512 Security Office: 757-935-9437/9207 Unclassified Fax: 757-935-9439 Protocol/Event Planning: 757-935-9209 Transportation Assistance: 757-935-9209 AV Support: 757-935-9299 IT Support (Pager): 757-935-9515 Facilities: 757-935-9206/9479 Conference Administrative Support: 757-935-9583
GETTING HERE MAILING ADDRESSES Center for Innovation 8000 Harbour View Boulevard Suffolk, VA 23435 757-935-9242 CAMPUS MAP Bridgeway Operations Center 7021 Harbour View Boulevard, Suite 105 Suffolk, VA 23435 757-935-9512 HAMPTON ROADS DRIVING DIRECTIONS Two options: across town on I-264 West (but a drawbridge and a tunnel), or around the south side of town on I-64 (no tunnels though a high-rise bridge). In either case, exit the airport on Norview Ave. www.norfolkairport.com Follow signs to I-64 East (toward Virginia Beach, but do not exit on I-264 East toward Virginia Beach). Option 1 (generally preferred): Stay on I-64 around the south side, even as it turns toward the west. Merge onto I-664 North. Take exit 8A, College Drive. (Note: Exit 8B will take you in the wrong direction, but toward an Applebee s or a Ruby Tuesday.) Cross over I-664, past the Marriott hotels, and take the first left onto Harbour View Blvd. The Center for Innovation is the third building on your left, just past a 3-story office building. The Bridgeway Operations Center is on your right across Harbor View from the same 3-story office building. Option 2 (four miles shorter, but much more risk for traffic back-ups): From I-64 East take I-264 West toward Norfolk. Go past Norfolk, over the Berkley Bridge, through the Downtown tunnel, and past Portsmouth. Stay on I-264 West to the end where it merges with I-664 North. Look for Exit 8A as explained above in Option 1. Note: AM 610 on the radio provides traffic advisories. From Washington D.C. Area: Take I-95 South. Near Richmond, join with I-295 South at Exit 84A. Continue on I-295 South for 13 miles to Exit 28A (I-64 East/Norfolk/Virginia Beach). Continue on I-64 East for 63 miles. Bear right at Exit 264 to I-664 South and through the Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel. Take Exit 8A, College Drive; the first exit across the water. Take the first left, onto Harbour View Blvd. The Center is the third building on your left, just past a 3-story office building. The Bridgeway Operations Center (BOC) is on your right, across Harbour View from the 3-story building. From Williamsburg or Newport News Airport: Join with I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach. Bear right at Exit 264 to I-664 South, and through the Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge Tunnel. Take Exit 8A, College Drive; the first exit after leaving the bridge tunnel. Take the first left, onto Harbour View Blvd. The Center is the third building on your left, just past a 3-story office building. The Bridgeway Operations Center (BOC) is on your right, across Harbour View from the 3-story building. From Portsmouth Area: Join with I-264 West. Merge onto I-664 North. Take Exit 8A, College Drive. Take first left onto Harbour View Blvd. The Center is on your left; the Bridgeway Operations Center is on your right. Midtown Tunnel Option From Downtown Norfolk: Join with Brambleton Ave (US-58/VA-337). Bear right on ramp to US-58 West/Midtown Tunnel Expressway. Proceed through the Midtown Tunnel and take VA-164 West to I-664 North. Take Exit 8A, College Drive. Take first left onto Harbour View Blvd. The Center is on your left; the Bridgeway Operations Center is on your right.
AREA HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS TownePlace Suites 8050 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk 757-483-5177 Adjacent to the Center Candlewood Suites 4809 Market Place, Chesapeake 757-405-3030 11.8 miles from the Center Courtyard 8060 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk 757-483-5777 Adjacent to the Center Norfolk Marriott Waterside 235 E. Main Street, Norfolk 757-627-4200 12 miles from the Center Hilton Garden Inn 5921 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk 757-484-9001 1.95 miles from the Center Embassy Suites Hotel at Hampton Roads Convention Center 1700 Coliseum Drive, Hampton 757-827-8200 14 miles from the Center Hampton Inn & Suites 4449 Peek Trail, Chesapeake 757-465-7000 2.5 miles from the Center Crown Plaza Hotel 700 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton 757-727-9700 16 miles from the Center SpringHill Suites 2424 Gum Road, Chesapeake 757-405-3100 7 miles from the Center Newport News Marriott at City Center 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News 757-873-9299 17 miles from the Center Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and Conference Center 425 Water Street, Portsmouth 757-673-3000 10 miles from the Center Suffolk Hilton Garden Inn 100 East Constance Road, Suffolk 757-925-1300 19 miles from the Center
LOCAL RESTAURANTS Quick Bites Tropical Smoothie Café 5860 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk 757-484-7548 Cogan s Pizza 5860 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk 757-638-9500 La Parilla Mexican Restaurant 7386 Harbour Towne Parkway, Suffolk 757-394-1400 Koo Asian Bistro 5860 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk 757-483-9199 Firehouse Subs 6255 College Drive, Suffolk 757-638-3473 Nana s Sushi 6255 College Drive, Suffolk 757-686-1560 Bennett s Creek Marina and Restaurant 3305 Ferry Road, Suffolk 757-484-8700 Fine Dining River Stone Chophouse 8032 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk 888-638-7990 Vintage Tavern 1900 Governor s Pointe Drive, Suffolk 757-238-8808 456 Fish 456 Granby Street, Norfolk 757-625-4444 219 American Bistro 219 Granby Street, Norfolk 757-627-2896 Blue Water Seafood Grill 467 Dinwiddie Street, Portsmouth 757-398-0888 Café Europa 319 High Street, Portsmouth 757-399-6652 Schlesinger s Chop House 1106 William Styron Square, Newport News 757-599-4700 *Additional restaurant listings are available from Protocol upon request*
RECREATION Golf Riverfront Golf Club 5200 River Club Drive, Suffolk 757-484-2200 Nansemond Golf Club 1000 Hill Point Road, Suffolk 757-539-4356 Kiln Creek Golf and Country Club 1003 Brick Kiln Boulevard, Newport News 757-988-3220 Sleepy Hole Golf Course 4700 Sleepy Hole Road, Suffolk 757-538-4100 Cinema Harbour View Grande 16 5860 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk 757-638-7827 AMC Hampton Towne Center 24 1 Town Center Way, Hampton 757-896-2330 Theater Chrysler Hall 215 St. Pauls Boulevard, Norfolk 757-664-6464 www.sevenvenues.com Virginia Stage Company at the Wells Theater 254 Granby Sreet, Norfolk www.sevenvenues.com Harrison Opera House 160 Virginia Beach Boulevard. Norfolk 757-664-6464 www.sevenvenues.com Ferguson Center for the Arts 1 University Place Newport News 757-594-7448 www.fergusoncenter.cnu.edu Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk 757-923-0003 www.suffolkcenter.org Historical Attractions Armed Forces Memorial Town Point Park, Norfolk 757-664-6620 Nauticus: National Maritime Center (Home of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, USS Wisconsin) One Waterside Drive, Norfolk 757-664-1000
RECREATION Historical Attractions, continued The Mariner s Museum 100 Museum Drive, Newport News 757-596-2222 www.mariner.org The Virginia Air & Space Museum 600 Settlers Landing, Hampton 757-727-0900 www.vasc.org VA Sports Hall of Fame Museum 206 High Street, Portsmouth 757-393-8031 www.vshfm.com/ Yorktown Victory Center 100 Walters Lane, Yorktown 757-887-1776 www.historyisfun.org Jamestown Settlement 2218 Jamestown Road, Route 31 S., Williamsburg, VA 888-593-4682 Theme Parks Great Wolf 549 East Rochambeau, Williamsburg 800-551-9653 Busch Gardens One Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg 800-343-7946 Sports Norfolk Admirals Ice Hockey at the Norfolk Scope 201 E. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk 757-664-6464 Norfolk Tides Baseball at Harbor Park 150 Park Avenue, Norfolk 757-622-2222 Shopping Chesapeake Square Mall 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake 757-488-9636 MacArthur Center 300 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk 757-627-6000 Greenbrier Mall 1401 Greenbrier Parkway South, Chesapeake 757-424-7300 On the Water Spirit of Norfolk Harbor Cruises 109 East Main Street, Norfolk 757-625-1463 (groups of 20+) www.spiritofnorfolk.com Hampton Roads Paddlewheel Ferry 757-222-6100 www.gohrt.com For comments/questions regarding the content of this guide, please contact Protocol @ 757-935-9209.
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