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Friday, June 23, 2017Prince George County, VA is now home for our family. We first moved to Virginia in 2005 from Louisiana. We were stationed at Fort Lee after deciding that my soldier husband would return to the Army full time. This came just after his returning from a deployment to Iraq with his reserve unit in Louisiana. The move was hardest on our oldest daughters, as they left behind friends and community ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Wednesday, June 21, 2017Launching your boat out of Jordan Point Yacht Haven in Prince George VA immediately presents you with a choice! Hang a left and go under the Benjamin Harrison Bridge to the confluence of the Appomattox River and the James River where you will find other recreational boats or sportsmen angling for catfish and bass; or hang a right and head towards the Chesapeake Bay where you will be able to ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Monday, June 19, 2017Fishing out of the Hopewell City Marina is both a recreational activity and a competitive sport with the Appomattox River, the James River and many creeks branching out from the James. There are many opportunities for the beginner to stand on a public dock and fish and for the serious sportsman to win a local catfish tournament in the Catfish Capital of Virginia or compete in a Bass Tournament. ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Friday, June 16, 2017With the Wonder City Beer Fest coming this Saturday, it got us thinking about craft beer. There has been a rise in popularity for craft beers in our Hopewell and Prince George County, VA area. We have two breweries nearby that offer wide ranges of beer and awesome locations to hang out with friends. The Boathouse at City Point is offering craft beer on draft, one, an Oyster Ale that was created ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Thursday, June 15, 2017The Boathouse at City Point in Hopewell Opening June 17 The restaurant is HOUSEpitality Family’s fourth location of successful concept RICHMOND, Va. (June 14, 2017) – The HOUSEpitality Family restaurant group announced today that The Boathouse at City Point will open on June 17 at 701 West Randolph Street in Hopewell. This is the first HOUSEpitality Family restaurant to open in the ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, June 14, 2017A plan comes together. It all began in 1991 when 25 acres that was set aside for a park adjacent to the land that would house a regional jail. The creation of the park was championed by FOLAR (Friends of the Lower Appomattox River) in 2003. FOLAR volunteer leadership partnered with Prince George County, Riverside Regional Jail and hundreds of other volunteers from industry, military, civic ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Monday, June 12, 2017On March 23, 1865 Lincoln, along with son Tad, and wife Mary boarded the River Queen and departed for City Point (now eastern City of Hopewell). They arrived a day later and the President began his travels by horse and train to meet with the wounded soldiers and military leaders. He trudged up a rather steep incline to spend two of the last three weeks of his life in City Point where he dreamed of ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Monday, June 05, 2017Fort Lee Federal Credit Union and AFFN Donate $3,000 to Support Veterans May 24, 2017, Prince George, VA Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, in partnership with Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN) Matching Grant Program, was proud to donate $2,500 to the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia. The USO provides support to military service members and their families. The donation was presented at ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Chamber
Monday, June 05, 2017Many of you will recognize the names (link) of many amazing locals residents who provided free counseling services to entrepreneurs and small business owners as part of the Tri-Cities SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) hosted at the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber Building. Many committed volunteers served this chapter from 1986 until 2000. Today, RVA SCORE volunteers would like to see the ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Thursday, June 01, 2017Although pimento cheese spread originated in the North, the South h as invented variations on this theme that go beyond cheddar cheese, pimento , some mayonnaise and seasonings. You will find the original homemade version in the deli section of Randolph Market in the heart of Hopewell. You will find a delicious original gourmet grilled pimento cheese sandwich at Upper Shirley Vineyards, across ...read moreCategories: Tourism.jpg)
Tuesday, May 30, 2017What excitement on the evening of the Lorrie Morgan concert, part of the Old Dominion Barn Dance at the historic Beacon Theatre in downtown Hopewell, Virginia! Old friends meeting new friends. Everyone having a good time. Even after two back to back shows, the theatre was beautiful and clean. The acoustics were great—in spite of one little glitch. The audience really went wild with a ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Friday, May 26, 2017Memorial Day honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, their life. Visiting a National Cemetery is one way to honor the fallen. We observe locally with a Memorial Day Ceremony in Hopewell, VA beginning at 11:00 A.M. at City Point National Cemetery located at 10th Avenue and Davis Street in Hopewell Virginia. This year’s Keynote speaker will be Brigadier General Rodney Fogg, ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Thursday, May 25, 2017Fort Lee! The US Army leased 9,000 acres in Prince George County, Virginia in April, 1917 to train the mobilizing Army. They named it Camp Lee. From that time until today Camp Lee has provided training and for a brief time; and it even served as a forest and game preserve for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Today, Fort Lee is the third largest training center in the Army, training more than 10,000 ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Tuesday, May 23, 2017Hopewell and Prince George County VA are bounded on the North by 22 miles of riverfront. The access from marinas, national parks, public overlooks, trails and bridges is spectacular. Birders, fishermen and wildlife enthusiasts love the abundance of natural resources. On a recent trip with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) leaving the Jordan Point Yacht Haven Pier, we spotted 14 bald eagles, ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Tuesday, May 16, 2017We have a new family friendly activity brought to us by new Hopewell home-owner, Diane Zimmerman. She has begun distributing unique hand painted rocks throughout the Hopewell Prince George County Virginia area in public parks, buildings, gardens, trails, and churches. The purpose of the project is to invite more artistic expression and to create outdoor fun. The instructions are simple: find a ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Thursday, May 11, 2017A nice couple from Buffalo, NY began their visit to the area by stopping first at the Hopewell and Prince George, Virginia Visitor Welcome Center. We helped them find pet-friendly lodging for their four small dogs at the Quality Inn at Exit 45 off of Interstate I-95. We found a coupon for them and were able to recommend restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Just before they climbed ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Tuesday, May 09, 2017Following Earth Day and the philanthropy and volunteerism that surrounds it, many transformative projects are now underway that will solidify Hopewell and Prince George County as a destination for outdoor recreation and exploration of the natural environment. Site plans for the City Park Playscape have received approval and construction will begin in a few short weeks, bringing a new vision for ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Wednesday, May 03, 2017A downtown City Park will serve as a vital link to the Appomattox River Greenway and an asset to the Main Street program by way of a new playscape. As designers, Timmons Group http://www.timmons.com/envisions a future gateway and trailhead incorporated into this site that will signify arrival and form a transition from the park as you embark on a hike down the riverside trail. Timmons Group has ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Tuesday, May 02, 2017Imagine a city situated on a bluff at the confluence of two rivers that played critical roles in the history of our country. At a point below the bluff, beyond the neighborhoods, lies a park with a sweeping vista of the river. This is the City of Hopewell, rich in history and nature and ripe for adventure. Hopewell City Park Playground will soon be a destination for urban families who seek access ...read moreCategories: TourismMonday, May 01, 2017NEWSLETTER MAY 2017 Spring has sprung new members! Join us in welcoming our newest members of your Chamber! The Boathouse at City Point VSU Multi-Purpose Center - Spectra New York Life - Derek Springer ABC Builders Supply Corporation Country Club of Petersburg Long & Foster - David Tucker The Results Are In! During Blueprint VA 2025, attendees participated in LIVE voting. There were a range ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Newsletter
Wednesday, April 26, 2017Prince George, VA – Prime Care Family Practice is celebrated its anniversary in a big way. The practice received a Key to the County from Prince George County for its distinguished service to the community. Prime Care Family Practice has served patients since 1985. Its focus is on the family as a whole, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Their team of physicians also specialize in preventive ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Chamber
Wednesday, April 26, 2017Hopewell, VA – Pins and Needles opens its doors on Wednesday, April 26 th at 11 AM to celebrate the move to a new location, 1000 W. City Point Road. Debra Lail Thornburgh, proprietor of Pins and Needles, is so excited about her newly renovated space on a main city artery. Before moving to Virginia 16 years ago, she lived in Wyoming and Utah. She began her sewing career in 1989 specializing ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Chamber
Tuesday, April 25, 2017Today at the Hopewell, Prince George County Virginia Visitor Center off I-295 in Central Virginia, we had the pleasure of assisting an adventurous couple. They shared that they are stopping in small cities and towns on the eastern seaboard to see what is special about each one. I wonder if they are travel writers. They had on rain gear and practical shoes; he grabbed the “Walking in ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Thursday, April 20, 2017Today, I was having lunch with our Chamber Ambassadors and I ordered my usual favorite, a pulled pork sandwich. The barbecue sauce was sweet with a little bit of tang. Then I wondered how many different types of barbecue sauces there are. So, naturally, I googled it. Come to find out, each style of sauce is regionally classified. Surprisingly, Virginia is divided into 4 sauce regions. Here in ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Tuesday, April 18, 2017Last week I made a hectic drive during rush hour to the big city. I went to a meeting after work and apparently failed to notice the restrictions on the only parking spot I could find. After a productive meeting, I returned in a great mood only to find a very pricey parking ticket. Working and visiting outside a Metro area has its perks! In Hopewell, Prince George Virginia, we have no parking ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Thursday, April 13, 2017Let’s face it – nurturing plants ensures our survival. It’s that simple. In Hopewell and Prince George County, Virginia, we express the importance of gardening and agriculture in many ways. Our local area promotes gardening through the Prince George Master Gardener Association Horticulture Scholarship. It is offered to students pursuing their love of gardening and plant science. ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Wednesday, April 12, 2017Today’s aspiring communities are resourceful in finding ways to establish accessible, fun, versatile spaces that attract activity. This past weekend Prince George County Parks and Recreation partnered with the Appomattox Regional Jail, Tri-cities Roadrunners, and Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR) to provide the second annual 5K Trail Run at the Appomattox River Regional Park ! ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Thursday, April 06, 2017Today, a modern HCA hospital, the John Randolph Medical Center, sits on a bluff just west of City Point. During the war seven hospitals operated at City Point during the siege with the largest being the Depot Field Hospital which covered an area of 200 acres. The hospital located here during the Civil War had a capacity of 10,000 patients, treating both Union and Confederate Soldiers. The ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Tuesday, April 04, 2017First in a tent and then in a cabin overlooking the James and Appomattox Rivers, General Ulysses S. Grant led the Union war effort for nearly the last full year of the war. Featured in Spielberg’s movie, Lincoln, President Lincoln made two trips to this cabin overlook, with the second one during the final two weeks of the Civil War. From the River Queen, Lincoln would trudge up the steep ...read moreCategories: TourismSaturday, April 01, 2017STAFF Becky McDonough President & CEO becky@hpgchamber.org Gail Kostro Administrative Assistant info@hpgchamber.org Rachael Brendel Member Services Coordinator memberservices@hpgchamber.org Shirley Parker Tourism Customer Service tourism@hpgchamber.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Bruce Brockwell President EVB Heather McCall President Elect Lucas McCall State Farm Agency Wendy ...read moreCategories: Newsletter, Chamber
Thursday, March 30, 2017We invite you to connect with us to learn all about upcoming outdoor activities like the 2 nd Annual Appomattox River Regional Park 5k Train Run on April 8, which starts at 9 am at the park 800 Folar Trail or you can register online . RiverFest 2017 is coming! Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 29 featuring music, food, canoeing, and kayaking and fun for the whole family. Appomattox Riverside ...read moreCategories: Tourism
Tuesday, March 28, 2017Attention outdoor explorers of Virginia! The Friends of the Lower Appomattox River have completed the master plan for 20+ miles of trails and signage along the lower Appomattox River. If you have been on trails like this then you know that it is so much fun to cycle, walk, kayak, bird-watch and run near a river. The Appomattox River Trail (ART) will offer safe, enjoyable connections to ...read moreCategories: TourismThursday, March 09, 2017STAFF Becky McDonough President & CEO becky@hpgchamber.org Gail Kostro Administrative Assistant info@hpgchamber.org JoAnna Barrow Member Services memberservices@hpgchamber.org Shirley Parker Tourism Customer Service tourism@hpgchamber.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Bruce Brockwell President EVB Heather McCall President Elect Lucas McCall State Farm Agency Wendy Austin Past ...read moreCategories: Chamber, NewsletterH/PG Chamber Membership Breakfast honors two presidents, presents 17 awards aNews Release: 2/28/2017Tuesday, February 28, 2017H/PG Chamber Membership Breakfast honors two presidents, presents 17 awards and attracts over 150 members The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber’s 6 th Annual Membership Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on February 22 attracted over 150 members and community leaders to Upper Shirley Vineyard for breakfast and networking. The event honored retiring Chamber President Wendy Austin, Consultant and ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press ReleaseFriday, February 03, 2017STAFF Becky McDonough President & CEO becky@hpgchamber.org Gail Kostro Administrative Assistant info@hpgchamber.org JoAnna Barrow Administrative Assistant memberservices@hpgchamber.org Shirley Parker Tourism Customer Service tourism@hpgchamber.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Bruce Brockwell President EVB Heather McCall President Elect Lucas McCall State Farm Agency Wendy Austin ...read moreCategories: Chamber, NewsletterWednesday, January 25, 2017HAPPY HOLIDAYS ("See something you like? Share this Holiday message with friends and family".) "Light Up the Night" Excitement reigns supreme at Ashford Civic Plaza as Hopewell kicks off the Holiday Season with its annual parade, tree lighting, and special concerts with its theme of "Light Up The Night" on December 4, 2016 . Festivities begin at 3:30 pm with the ...read moreCategories: TourismWednesday, January 25, 2017TO ALL OUR VETERANS - THANK YOU We are a proud Nation with so many reasons to be grateful. Just one of those many reasons is our VETERANS . Celebrate this Veterans Day, November 11, 2016 , with your family and friends at one of the many ceremonies held in our area. Tell a Veteran - Thank YOU . Here are just a few ceremonies for you to consider: City Point National Cemetery, Hopewell, VA . The ...read moreCategories: TourismWednesday, January 25, 2017MARK YOUR CALENDARS, SET YOUR TIMERS, YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS A THING!!!! Czech-Slovak Festival! Put on your dancing shoes and bring your appetite for the BEST DAY , ever! The Virginia Czech and Slovak Folklife Festival is October 15, 2016 . A fun-filled day of traditional foods, beers, bakery items, musical performances, dancing, farm life exhibits, and activities for children can be ...read moreCategories: TourismWednesday, January 25, 2017Prince George County - Pork Butts and Beefsteak??? What does the Little Pig say? WEE, WEE, WEE, all the way home. No, No! WOW, WOW, WOW Pork Butts in Prince George County . After 25 years, the Pork Butt Festival is returning to Prince George County, VA, on September 24, 2016 . The original founders were a small group who got together for a "venison cookout in 1986." Over the years, ...read moreCategories: TourismWednesday, January 25, 2017NATIONAL NIGHT OUT!! NATIONAL NIGHT OUT ! You mean I can meet my neighbors and local police personnel in one night? YES, and more! "National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live", as stated by the National Night Out Organization. Neighbors meet ...read moreCategories: TourismFriday, January 20, 2017STAFF Becky McDonough President & CEO becky@hpgchamber.org Gail Kostro Administrative Assistant info@hpgchamber.org JoAnna Barrow Administrative Assistant memberservices@hpgchamber.org Shirley Parker Tourism Customer Service tourism@hpgchamber.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Committee Bruce Brockwell President EVB Heather McCall President Elect Lucas McCall State Farm Agency Wendy Austin ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Newsletter
Thursday, December 15, 2016Bruce Brockwell, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of EVB Bank, has been appointed by the board of directors to serve as president of the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce for 2017. He will take office on January 1. Brockwell has been serving as the President Elect for the past two years. Also serving on the H/PG Chamber’s executive committee will be President Elect ...read moreCategories: Press Release, ChamberFriday, July 01, 2016The Commodores are coming! The Commodores are coming! Wake up the "Nightshift" !!! Wake up EVERYONE!!! "The Commodores" are coming on July 2, 2016 , to celebrate Hopewell's 100th Anniversary . This is a special outdoor, musical concert in Festival Park behind the Beacon Theatre. "The Commodores" are an American funk/soul band who highlighted the music ...read moreCategories: TourismWednesday, June 01, 2016What's Ya'll Got That Smells SO GOOD? "Butts on Broadway" You Say!!! "Get Your Butts to Broadway" is a Pork Butt Roast Competition and Festival on East Broadway Avenue in downtown Hopewell, VA, on Saturday, June 25, 2016 . Taste the area's best roasted pork butts and vote to choose the "Best Butt of 2016". There will be a people's choice and ...read moreCategories: TourismSunday, May 01, 2016May 2016 "Wonder City" Craft Beer Festival Craft Beer! What a way to celebrate a 100th Year Anniversary! Most everyone probably knows all there is to know about Craft Beer , however, we found this unique description on the Brewers Association website, " . . . 10 minutes of pleasure, pure happiness in a glass, authentic, archetypical, an intellectual beverage that is to be ...read moreCategories: TourismFriday, April 01, 2016April 2016 Vietnam Art Exhibit at PGRHC If you haven't visited the Prince George Regional Heritage Center, then you will want to soon. On April 3 through April 30, the Center will open with a "Vietnam Combat Art" Exhibition, showcasing artists' impressions of the Vietnam War. On display will be "39 artworks in oil, watercolor, pastels, acrylics, pencil, ink and crayon" ...read moreCategories: TourismTuesday, March 01, 2016March 2016 It's Spring Well almost!! Time to start thinking about gardening, whether flowers, shrubs, fruits and vegetables, or all. Well, good news for you! The Prince George Master Gardener Association and Virginia Cooperative Extension are sponsoring the 14th Annual Good Gardening Symposium on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Richard Bland College Barn Theatre, 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, ...read moreCategories: TourismMonday, February 01, 2016February 2016 Photo by Ken Newman The 19th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will take place February 12 through 15. Anyone in the world can count birds at any location for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count and enter their sightings at www.BirdCount.org . The information gathered by tens of thousands of volunteers helps track changes in bird populations on a massive ...read moreCategories: TourismFriday, January 01, 2016January 2016 Located on a 5.5 acre wooded lot in Prince George County, Scents of Cedar is a cedar log home turned into a bed & breakfast by Innkeepers Kathy and Bill Parley. The Parsleys have been hosting guests at their 4,800-square foot cedar log home since 1999. Bill supervised construction and design of the home in 1997; it was featured in the Original Log Cabin Home sales catalog in ...read moreCategories: Tourism