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Envisioning Hub 2.0

August 19, 2025

August 22, 2025

SPID General

Entrepreneurship

Josh Rojas of Bay News 9 recently visited the Maritime and Defense Tech Hub, where he was welcomed by CEO Alison Barlow and COO Lauren Bell for a discussion about the building’s future expansion.

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The Hub is already home to a thriving community of companies and demand continues to grow. To accommodate this momentum, leaders are envisioning Hub 2.0, a second building proposed for the west parking lot.

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Watch our feature on Bay News 9 here.

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