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Thursday, July 15, 2021Legislative Coffee with Delegate Carrie Coyner and Senator Joe Morrissey
Hopewell’s Delegate and Senator strolled through the newly renovated American Legion Club House early June 18 and chatted with veteran members and Legion staff. Following the tour they shared highlights from last year’s legislative session that is resulting in some changes effective July 1 while we enjoyed coffee from Guncotton Coffee and breakfast from the Legion. Both Delegate Coyner and Senator Morrissey run their own small businesses and therefore relate well to the issues of concern to chamber
Wednesday, May 26, 20212021 HPG Chamber Member Survey Results
HPG Chamber Member Survey Results One-third of the for-profit members of the HPG Chamber responded to a recent survey that was intended to capture the current business conditions, member preferences and ideas for future consideration. Members were incentivized to sign their name to the survey with the chance to win a gift certificate. Nick Patel of Kalyan Hospitality is our winner, and he graciously donated the gift certificate to a deserving local student. We learned that 84% of respondents think that
Friday, April 23, 2021Jeff Kraus joins SCORE as Volunteer
April is Volunteer Month, and we'd like to give a shout out to member, Jeff Kraus. Jeff is a Certified Executive Coach at Focal Point Coaching & Training Excellence. He also recently became a certified SCORE Councilor, volunteering his time mentoring people in HR, Retail, Operations, Startups, Trucking, Transportation, and Leadership. You can reach Jeff through the SCORE website, https://www.score.org/find-mentor , or by email at jeff.kraus@scorevolunteer.org.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021Veteran-owned logistics business sold to AdvanSix
From the Prince George Journal: AdvanSix assumed ownership of all Commonwealth Industrial Services activities in January of this year except for rail transload operations after being a major customer to the business. Larry Gunnin, who joined the company after retiring as a LtCol from the US Army, purchased the business from the Broaddus family in 2010. Warehouses, Packaging, Scales, and Service to warehouse customers had grown under his ownership.Full Article
Wednesday, March 24, 2021Hollingsworth Companies begin construction of spec warehouse in PG industrial park
From the Prince George Journal: PRINCE GEORGE, Va -- The Hollingsworth Companies is starting construction of a 650,250 sq ft. spec building in Southpoint Business Park located in Prince George County making it the 12th and largest facility developed by The Hollingsworth Companies in the industrial park. Construction is set to be complete by late 2021. The new facility will have 1,600,000 sq. ft. of industrial space suitable for high-growth manufacturing and distribution companies located along I-295,
Thursday, February 25, 2021City of Hopewell Plans for Historic Property in City Point Historic District
City of Hopewell Plans for Historic Property in City Point Historic District “City Point House” Part of Hopewell’s Black History Hopewell/Prince George, VA February 25, 2021 – The City of Hopewell is continuing historic preservation with its sights set on 601 Prince Henry Street in the City Point Historic District. The City purchased the property from Shiloh Masonic Lodge #33. The Lodge is still active although not meeting in person during the pandemic. Its membership included Former City Mayor, Civil
Wednesday, February 24, 2021PGCPS Recognizes Prince George School Board During Appreciation Month for Commitment to Children, Ed
February is School Board Appreciation Month in Virginia PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools will join 132 other school divisions throughout the Commonwealth to celebrate School Board Appreciation Month during February. Schools and communities will recognize over 800 elected and appointed school board members across Virginia for the dedicated service to public education during the month-long celebration. In the Commonwealth, the recognition is led by the Virginia School Boards
Friday, February 12, 2021Rare Chance to Tour a Sears, Roebuck & Company Model Home
Owner Invites Visitors to Tour Vacant Model at 2603 City Point Rd., Hopewell, VA. Hopewell/Prince George, Va. – Heritage lovers are invited to an open house of the model used by developer M.T. Broyhill in his Crescent Hills neighborhood development circa 1926-1937. This home is part of one of the largest collections of some of the earliest manufactured homes of quality existing in the US. From 1895 through 1940 Sears Modern Home Program offered 450 ready-to-assemble designs from mansions to
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Thursday, February 11, 2021Hopewell/Prince George Selected to Participate in Statewide Tourism Program DRIVE 2.0
Hopewell/Prince George One of First Ten Communities Selected for Drive 2.0Hopewell/Prince George, VA – February 10, 2021. Today, Hopewell/Prince George announced that they have been selected to participate in the DRIVE 2.0 Statewide Tourism Plan implementation, which focuses on tourism promotion and product development. The DRIVE 2.0 process, facilitated by Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), equips communities across the state with the tools they need to succeed in an overly competitive travel and tourism
Monday, February 08, 2021Francisco Landing Pre-Leasing Begins Fall 2021
Nestled in the heart of downtown Hopewell, Virginia, Francisco Landing brings a new style of living to this historic city. Combining the area’s industrial history with modern living, all just 20 miles south of downtown Richmond, Francisco Landing offers upscale, destination living. Overlooking the Appomattox River, Francisco Landing offers beautiful views and river access within a walkable community, just steps from a variety of shopping, dining, and performing venues.Read More...
Monday, February 01, 2021Prince George directed $6.7 Million in CARES funding in 2020
Via Prince George Journal: By Zach Armstrong PRINCE GEORGE, Va -- A report to the Prince George Board of Supervisors given by Finance Director Betsy Drewry on Jan. 12 outlined CARES Act spending authorized by the board in 2020, which had totaled $6,678,284 with two invoices of $14,018 waiting to be added. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, is an economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in March of last year totaling
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Friday, January 22, 2021Guncotton Coffee Valentine Dinner to Benefit Hopewell Downtown Partnership
Guncotton Coffee to collaborate with award winning Chef Ernie Labecque and Ashton Creek Vineyards for a Valentines Wine Pre Fixe Dinner benefiting the Hopewell Downtown PartnershipHopewell, VA: February 14, 2021 Guncotton Coffee will be hosting their first Valentines Dinner featuring Chef Ernie Labrecque. Ernie has prepared a 4 course pre fixe menu that will be complemented by a variety of local, Ashton Creek Vineyard wines. Only 40 seats are available for this dinner and as of today, it is 55% filled.
Friday, January 15, 2021CCAM Update
A message from CCAM: January 12, 2021 Dear CCAM Community, We sincerely hope that you and your family enjoyed a safe and healthy holiday season. Our advanced manufacturing community saw many challenges during the past year, as the pandemic has greatly impacted our aerospace industry members in particular. I have been deeply impressed by the resolve of our community to manage through these difficult times while still executing strategies that will enable us to hit the ground running in a
Thursday, January 14, 2021Chamber Newsletter: January 2021
Find out how lots of our members are stepping up to the plate with donations, Crater Planning offers legislative updates, and what Building Bridges with Book is all about in our January Newsletter. Read more here.
Monday, January 11, 2021Second Chances Comprehensive Services acquired by Seaside Healthcare
Via The Independent Messenger:SHREVEPORT, LA: Second Chances Comprehensive Services, a Hopewell, Virginia headquartered mental health and substance use treatment service provider with five locations in Virginia, has become part of Seaside Healthcare, a behavioral healthcare service corporation headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana. With the completion of the acquisition in early December, 2020, Second Chances joins the growing Seaside Healthcare family of behavioral health and substance use programs that
Monday, January 11, 2021Pamplin Park named in VAM’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program
Via Augusta Free Press: Pamplin Historical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier has been named an Honoree in the Virginia Association of Museums’ Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts program. The Park’s “Album Quilt Created by Ladies of Dinwiddie” from 1850 has been selected as a finalist in this annual online conservation contest, for funding to preserve artifacts, for future generations. Read more...
Thursday, January 07, 2021Touchstone Bank names Mr. C. Sean Link as Chief Lending Officer
December 28, 2020, Prince George, Virginia, Touchstone Bank (OTC Pink: TSBA) is pleased to announce Mr. C. Sean Link as its new Chief Lending Officer. Mr. Link has over 10 years of senior executive banking experience with a focus in commercial banking, most recently as Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at BB&T Bank in Richmond, Virginia. Link also served as Senior Vice-President of Commercial Banking and Senior Vice President/Senior Commercial Banker at South State Bank, and at Union Bank and
Tuesday, December 15, 2020Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott gifts Virginia State University its largest ever donation
MacKenzie Scott, the multi-billionaire philanthropist, has given Virginia State University a $30 million gift, the largest single gift in the 138-year history of the historically Black university.Read More
Tuesday, December 01, 2020Hopewell, Va., to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Areas
Thanks to a $3.95 million grant from the state, city officials are hoping to launch a public Wi-Fi project that will expand citywide broadband access, especially in public and affordable housing. Read the full story here: https://www.govtech.com/network/Hopewell-Va-to-Expand-Internet-Access-to-Underserved-Areas.html
Tuesday, December 01, 2020Rolls-Royce settles discrimination allegation at Prince George plant
PRINCE GEORGE — Rolls-Royce North America has agreed to pay 26 women over allegations of gender-based hiring discrimination at a Prince George County plant while the company denies the charges. The company agreed to pay $135,000 in back wages and interest to women, four of whom were also given job opportunities by Rolls-Royce, who applied for operator positions at the plant and then weren’t hired. Read the full story here.
Monday, November 23, 2020The Hopewell Downtown Partnership Receives Virginia Tourism Corporation Recovery Marketing Leverage
The Hopewell Downtown Partnership (HDP) has received $4,648.50 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) Recovery Marketing Leverage Program (RMLP), designed to help local and regional tourism entities attract more visitors by leveraging limited local marketing dollars through a local match of the state grants funds. More than $1.9 million in matching grant funds were awarded to 161 local tourism initiatives through this program. This funding cycle, local partners will provide more than $5.6 million
Friday, November 20, 2020Rolls-Royce to pay $135K to resolve hiring discrimination dispute
Rolls-Royce to pay $135K to resolve hiring discrimination disputeFemale applicants weren't selected for machine operator jobs at Prince George facility From Virginia Business: PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 17, 2020BY SYDNEY LAKE Reston-based Rolls-Royce North America Holdings Inc. has agreed to pay $135,000 in back wages and interest to 26 female applicants who were not selected for machine operator positions at its Prince George County aircraft component manufacturing facility. The payments were the result
Thursday, November 12, 2020Small Business Saturday from the HPG Chamber and Hopewell Downtown Partnership
MEDIA RELEASE Media Contact: Heather Lyne, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Executive Director Tuesday, November 10th, 2020heather@hopewelldowntown.com PH: (804)571-1068 The Hopewell Downtown Partnership and Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce Partner for Small Business
Friday, November 06, 2020City of Hopewell Announces COViD-19 Small Business Marketing Program
City of Hopewell Announces COVID-19 Small Business Marketing Program HOPEWELL, VA - The City of Hopewell is excited to announce the Hopewell Small Business Marketing Program. Utilizing funding provided by the CARES Act, the Hopewell Small Business Marketing program has been established by the City of Hopewell in partnership with the Hopewell Downtown Partnership. This program will provide small business owners THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE CITY access to free marketing assistance to aid in overcoming the
Friday, October 30, 2020Artist Allie Lull paints 'Patriotic Rescue', Hopewell firefighters saving the American flag
From the Progress-Index: HOPEWELL - An artist used her God-given talent to create a painting after watching the incredible video of the American flag being rescued during the raging fire that destroyed the iconic, decades-old Hopewell Moose Lodge on February 28, 2019. The viral video captured a heroic act of patriotism. During the blazing inferno, Hopewell Fire and Rescue Chief Donny Hunter was lowering the flag with firefighter Timmy Cibula’s assistance while firefighter Jamie Bridgeman was off to the
Thursday, October 22, 2020Harrison Walton Elementary Receive Purple Star Designation for Excellence in Supporting Military Fam
Harrison, Walton Elementary Receive Purple Star Designation For Excellence in Supporting Military Families Four PGCPS Schools Now VDOE-Recognized Purple Star Award Winners PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools’ David A. Harrison and William A. Walton Elementary Schools have been selected to receive the 2020 Virginia Purple Star Designation from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on the Educational Opportunity of Military
Thursday, October 08, 2020Prince George County Board of Supervisors approves solar energy facility at meeting
PRINCE GEORGE, Va -- A solar energy facility set to be located in the Blackwater Magisterial District was approved by the board of supervisors on Sept. 22 during a regular board meeting.Read the story from the Prince George Journal in full here: https://www.theprincegeorgejournal.com/news/bos-approves-solar-energy-facility-at-meeting/article_9bb06c06-04af-11eb-9f20-5ffe433349ae.html
Thursday, August 13, 2020Hopewell Prince George Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Launches New Tourism Website
The Hopewell Prince George Chamber of Commerce has officially launched the new Hopewell Prince George tourism website. The website was funded by a grant from Virginia Tourism Corporation and created by Prince George County native, Bryce Hipps Creative. This website serves as a stand-alone website promoting the areas tourism assets and eliminates confusion about the the Chamber of Commerce and it's role as the official destination marketing organization for Prince George County and the City of Hopewell. This
Thursday, September 27, 2018Hopewell/Prince George Futures Initiative Underway
Hopewell/Prince George Futures Initiative UnderwayHopewell/Prince George, Va. – In the fall of 2017 the H/PG Chamber Board of Directors determined a course of action in preparation for the 100th Anniversary of the Chamber’s incorporation September 2020. The Futures Initiative was formed. This team is working to ensure that the Chamber is on the right course. Incremental changes have been underway since 2017 which include granting our ex officio board members a vote. This change signals the importance of
Friday, August 10, 20186 area teens win scholarships at 6th annual ITAC Manufacturing Tech Summer Camp
6 area teens win scholarships at 6th annual ITAC Manufacturing Tech Summer CampCutline: Members of the winning team Noah Craft from Prince George High School, Justin Halder from NB Clements Jr. High in Prince George, Heather Coletti from Colonial Heights High School, Brody Fisher from Dinwiddie High School, Omari Duncan from Hopewell High School, T’Angelo Munoz from Prince George High School. This team known as the Blue Team captured the win!Hopewell/Prince George, VA – A multi-jurisdiction team of six
