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Tuesday, January 27, 2026Winter Storm Preparedness & Potential $5,000 Support for Small Businesses
Winter Storm Preparedness & Potential $5,000 Support for Small Businesses The U.S. Chamber Foundation is encouraging small businesses to take preparedness steps now and learn about a program that may provide up to $5,000 in financial support following a disaster declaration. Winter Weather Risks to Business Operations Winter storms can disrupt small businesses in several ways, including:Power outagesDelivery and supply chain delaysStaffing challengesReduced customer trafficSafety concerns for
Monday, January 26, 20262026 January Chamber Monthly Lunch
Easy Referrals at January Monthly Lunch! The first monthly lunch brought together library staff, new and seasoned members, prospective members, a chamber board member and a City Councilor. Deb Newman, our guest speaker, brought her signature energy and encouragement along with words of wisdom from her journey as an entrepreneur. HERE is her take on the experience. Chamber monthly lunches are scheduled for the third Wednesday of every month in 2026. Hope to see you there! For more information
Monday, January 26, 2026HPG Chamber joins City of Hopewell for Lobby Day at the Capitol
Chamber Board Member and Advocacy Chairperson Terelle Robinson and CEO Becky McDonough joined chamber members, Interim City Manager, Michael Rogers and City staff for 026 Hopewell Lobby Day hosted by the leaders of the City of Hopewell. The purpose was to visit with State Senators and Delegates to promote the City of Hopewell.
Monday, January 26, 2026PAMPLIN PARK ROUNDTABLE SPEAKER TO PRESENT ''THE BATTLE OF FRANKLIN''
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAMPLIN PARK ROUNDTABLE SPEAKER TO PRESENT "THE BATTLE OF FRANKLIN" JANUARY 27, 2026 Petersburg, Va. – Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier welcomes Mr. Andrew Gallagher who will present on February 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. to the Petersburg Civil War Roundtable. Mr. Gallagher will share stories from his new book Twilight of the Confederacy: The Battle of Franklin. The Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864, in Tennessee, was a
Thursday, January 22, 2026News Release - 2026 Chamber Board
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of CommerceAnnounces New President, Officers & Board MembersBrandon Butterworth tapped to lead H/PG Chamber as President Hopewell, Va. (Jan. 20, 2026) – The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce (H/PG Chamber) is excited to announce that Brandon Butterworth, Head of School at West End Christian School in Hopewell, Va., has been elected President of the organization’s board of directors. He succeeds Kerrick Loyd, Production Manager at Smurfit Westrock, who had
Tuesday, December 09, 2025Lego Group to Establish Distribution Center in Prince George
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · May 8, 2025 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Contact: Peter Finocchio Peter.Finocchio@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Economic Development Partnership Contact: Killeen Wells kwells@vedp.org The LEGO Group Email: media@lego.com Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces The LEGO Group to Establish Warehouse and Distribution Center in Prince George Global toy manufacturer will invest $366
Tuesday, December 02, 2025Harlan Construction Announces Opening of New Headquarters in Richmond’s Fulton Bottom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHarlan Construction Announces Opening of New Headquarters in Richmond’s Fulton BottomCompany Maintains Strong Hopewell Roots with Continued Self-Perform Division Operations Richmond, VA — [December 4, 2025] — Harlan Construction, a leading industrial and commercial contractor in Central Virginia, is proud to announce the opening of its new corporate headquarters in the historic Fulton Bottom district of Richmond, Virginia. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s
Tuesday, December 02, 20252024 Tourism Impact for Hopewell
Visitor Spending Reached $50.7 Million in Hopewell in 2024~ Tourism generated $35.1 billion in visitor spending in Virginia, marking a nearly $2 billion increase over 2023. ~ Hopewell– Visitor spending for the City of Hopewell reached 50.7 million a 6.6% percent increase over 2023. Tourism-supported jobs in Hopewell totaled 511 while local tourism-related taxes were $2.7 million.According to the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), tourism in Virginia generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor
Tuesday, December 02, 20252024 Tourism Impact for Prince George County
Visitor Spending Reached $106.1Million in Prince George County in 2024~ Tourism generated $35.1 billion in visitor spending in Virginia, marking a nearly $2 billion increase over 2023. ~ Prince George County, VA– Visitor spending for Prince George County reached a $ .8% percent increase over 2023. Tourism-supported jobs in Prince George totaled 857 while local tourism-related taxes were $4.8 MillionAccording to the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), tourism in Virginia generated a record high $35.1
Tuesday, December 02, 2025Community Beautifies the LOVE Sign
. Community Beautifies Route 36 Gateway and Seeks Adopt-A-Spot Partner & Volunteers HOPEWELL, VA – A community beautification effort made possible through a grant from Keep America Beautiful brought new life to one of Hopewell’s key entrances this past weekend. On Saturday, October 18, 2025, volunteers from Keep Hopewell Beautiful (KHB), the Wonder City Garden Club, and Fort Lee soldiers joined forces under the leadership of Councilor Lovena Rapole and KHB members Carol Carr and Stephanie Dayberry to
Tuesday, December 02, 2025Brown Edwards announces the acquisition of DesRoches & Company
ROANOKE, VA — Brown Edwards, a leading regional accounting and advisory firm, announces today the acquisition of DesRoches & Company. This well-respected accounting firm has served the Hampton Roads community for 37 years. Founded in 1988 by Mark DesRoches, DesRoches & Company built its reputation by providing specialized accounting and tax services to condominium and homeowners associations throughout the region. In 1993, Mark's brother, David DesRoches, joined the firm, helping to drive its growth
Monday, October 27, 2025Local Advantage, Lasting Stability: Risk Management for Growing Founders
Every successful founder eventually learns that growth without risk management is like sailing without a rudder. You might move fast — but not always in the right direction.For business owners in Hopewell and Prince George County, risk isn’t an abstract idea; it’s embedded in every hiring choice, supplier contract, and strategic expansion. This guide helps you spot and structure risk before it costs you clarity, control, or capital. TL;DR What this is: A practical guide for founders who want to turn
Wednesday, September 24, 2025Beginner’s Roadmap to Home Services Entrepreneurship
Launching a home services business—whether in cleaning, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, or similar trades—can be rewarding but requires clear planning. You’re not just offering a service; you’re building trust in people’s homes and lives. The right approach at the start can make all the difference in long-term success. Step 1: Define Your Niche and Audience Not all home service businesses are the same. Choose where you’ll specialize and define your target customers. For example: Cleaning Services:
Tuesday, July 29, 2025CaRMA First Anniversary News
Capital Region Military Alliance of Virginia celebrates first anniversary CHESTER, Va (July 16, 2025) – Capital Region Military Alliance of Virginia (CaRMA-VA) celebrated its first year while highlighting its accomplishments during its annual event. Attendees of the morning meeting at Brightpoint Community College included a regional audience of city, county and veteran service organizations as well as chambers of commerce, higher education, business, and military leaders. The mission of CaRMA is to
