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Monday, March 16, 2020Gordmans Ribbon Cutting Cancelled, Store Opening
New Gordmans Stores to Open as Planned; Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies Cancelled HOUSTON (March 16, 2020) – Gordmans today announced that it is moving forward as planned with its previously announced March 17th new store openings. However, to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and as part of an ongoing effort to comply with recommendations from state, local and national officials to keep its guests, associates, partners and facilities safe, the Company is cancelling its previously announced
Monday, March 02, 2020Governor Northam Announces Amazon to Launch Fulfillment Center in Prince George County
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Amazon will open a new fulfillment center for its Amazon Basics line in Prince George County. The company will lease the former 798,000-square-foot Ace Hardware Corporation facility, adding up to 150 new jobs to Amazon’s existing workforce of more than 10,000 full-time employees in the Commonwealth. “This investment expands Amazon’s footprint in Virginia and is a strong testament to our competitive business climate, prime East Coast location, and
Wednesday, January 29, 2020Guncotton Coffee & Gallery Recruits New Artist in Residence
Guncotton Coffee & Gallery has added a new artist in residence to their staff. David Bartlett, an art teacher at Appomattox Regional Governor's School, has taken on the role. Bartlett has moved into one of the studio spaces above the coffee shop where he is working on his paintings. The other studio spaces will be rented out to other artists at a yet to be determined rate. As part of his role, Bartlett will be coordinating exhibitions, shows, and events at Guncotton.
Friday, January 24, 2020Barber Construction Renovating Old City Jail
Donnie Barber of member business Barber Construction in Hopewell has recently acquired the old Hopewell City Jail and is in the process of renovating the property for commercial use. The concept is to turn the space into something like a showroom for his hometown business with a waiting area, conference room (shared by several businesses), a kitchen, bathrooms, and showers for his employees. On the second floor, he intends to build out several upscale apartments. The exterior yard will be a shop and work
Monday, January 13, 2020Prince George County Economic Development Helps Campofrio Food Group Find Location
PG County Economic Development assisted Campofrio Food Group in locating a 143,790 SF, refrigerated facility in SouthPoint Business Park (8025 QUALITY DRIVE) from The Hollingsworth Companies. Campofrio, one of the largest companies in the processed meats sector, are well known for their European style meat products sold across Europe. They have recently enjoyed a very rapid growth in the United States for a company that before 2014 was primarily a European focused company.
Monday, January 13, 2020Holy Mackerel Small Batch Beers Moving Into Prince George County
Holy Mackerel Small Batch Beers, a beer maker based near Fort Lauderdale, is working on a brewpub concept at the former Dockside Restaurant at 700 Jordan Point Road. For more info, see this article in Richmond BizSense: https://richmondbizsense.com/2019/12/09/a-hopewell-brewery-boom/
Friday, January 10, 2020PG County Economic Development Applies for VHCD Grant
Prince George County Economic Development has applied for a grant with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development under its 2020 Virginia Telecommunications initiative Program to expand broadband within PG County.
Thursday, January 09, 2020Hopewell Downtown Partnership Hiring New Director
After serving years as the Director of the Hopewell Downtown Partnership, a Virginia Main Street Program, Evan Kaufman has resigned. The organization and it's Board of Directors is currently looking to hire a new director. Anyone interested in applying should visit this link. Deadline for applications is January 15th.
Wednesday, January 08, 2020HPG Chamber to Produce CTE Video Series
The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has elected a sub-committee to support the creation of a video and/or podcast series that promotes knowledge of businesses and employment opportunities within the Hopewell and Prince George Area. The Chamber will produce the videos and podcasts, and be responsible for coordinating electronic distribution through the appropriate channels (social media, YouTube, newsletters, etc.) and partners (Hopewell/Prince George Public Schools, Chamber
Tuesday, November 12, 2019New ''Taco Joint'' coming to Downtown Hopewell
Roja, a taco restaurant by Meredith Dean, to open in Downtown HopewellHopewell, VA – A new taco restaurant will soon open in downtown Hopewell, adding to the mix of businesses helping to revitalize the historic downtown district.Roja, a concept by entrepreneur Meredith Dean, will serve a variety of specialty crafted tacos, beer, wine, and liquor, inside of a renovated 1950’s Valentine Diner once known as “The Little Chef.” Meredith is the current owner of Verde which operates out of Guncotton coffee and
Thursday, November 07, 2019Chamber Nominates Hopewell Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Melody Hackney, to Go Virginia Board
NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release: November 6, 2019Contact: Becky McDonough (804) 541-2461 becky@hpgchamber.orgDr. Melody Hackney Selected to Serve on the Region 4 Grow Capital Jobs Board of Directors Hopewell/Prince George, Va. – The Board of Directors appointed Dr. Melody Hackney, Superintendent of Hopewell Public Schools to serve on the Region 4 Board. The HPG Chamber nominated Dr. Hackney.“We are very pleased that our nominee, Dr. Hackney,
Monday, October 21, 2019TYP (Tri-Cities Young Professionals) Event at Trapezium a Hit.
On October 17th, the new Tri-Cities Young Professionals group, or TYP, had their first gathering at Trapezium Brewing in Petersburg. The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber has been trying to get a young professionals group up and running since the summer of 2018. This most recent meeting was the collaborative work of the HPG Chamber, and the Petersburg and Colonial Heights Chambers. Capitalizing on the success of their Top 40 Under 40 initiative this year, the three Chambers decided now would be great time to
Tuesday, October 08, 2019Chamber Kicks off Virginia Manufacturing Appreciation Week with Artober
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber Kicks Off Virginia Manufacturing Appreciation Week with ArtoberSponsored by AdvanSix Hopewell/Prince George, Va. – On October 1, 2019 the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce will delight the community with the first in a series of cultural arts events called “Artober”, created in partnership with Richmond Culture Works and AdvanSix.The first event will occur on the evening of the HPG Chamber’s 100th Mixer at The Barns of Kanak in Prince George County, featuring an
Tuesday, August 06, 2019Top 40 Under 40: Class of 2019
Colonial Heights and Hopewell/Prince George Chambers Introduce a Pilot Program to Recognize 40 Under 40 Individuals After Hours Hosted by SonabankColonial Heights, Va. – The lobby of Sonabank’s Colonial Heights Branch was packed with nominees and chamber members who were there to support individuals with a passion for our community. Members and guests enjoyed locally sourced refreshments and winners were awarded with an embossed portfolio and a 40 Under 40 window cling for the “Class of 2019.”.Ann Cabell
Monday, July 29, 2019AMC's Monument to Film in Hopewell
AMC’S MONUMENT TO FILM IN HOPEWELL Hopewell, VA—The City of Hopewell is excited to announce the filming of AMC’s Monument in Downtown Hopewell during the first two weeks of August. The series will follow in the footsteps of the popular AMC program The Walking Dead, now in its ninth season, and the current offshoot series Fear the Walking Dead, which both rank among the most-watched cable series on television. Production of the ten episode series will begin in Central Virginia this summer. The show
Tuesday, July 16, 2019Hopewell Prince George LOVEwork attracts visitors from around Virginia and beyond.
Although LOVEworks around Virginia have been popular and attracting visitors for some time, the 50th Anniversary of Virginia is for Lovers is really bringing people out of the woodwork. Almost like geocaching or some sort of a Pokemon Go game featuring love-themed pieces of art, LOVEworks are enthusiastically hunted down for their photo opportunities. At least several times a week, cars stop by the visitors center and disgorge couples holding hands or excited families here to snap a shot in front of our
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019Bay Journal: ''I feel like Hopewell is on the cusp of returning to its former glory.''
Hopewell’s revival strategy recognizes that all roads lead to the riversGreenway designed to slow stormwater flow is quickly attracting the public to its restored habitats and access to James and Appomattox Read the article from The Bay Journal here.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019Local Company Offers Full-Time Positions to Certified Logistics Specialists
Employment Signing Day for Prince George County High School Graduates ~Local company offers full-time positions to certified logistics specialists Prince George, VA – Three 2019 graduates of Prince George County High School, offered full- time employment with Standard Motor Products, Inc., were honored at a “Signing Day” ceremony at the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce, June 11, 2019. The students, who have also earned the Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) credential from the Community
Monday, June 10, 2019Two New Restaurants Open in Downtown Hopewell
From Hopewell City Government:The new Main Street Café, located right across from Hopewell City Hall is now open! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner the café is located at 224 N Main Street and can be reached via phone (804) 352-5886. Stay tuned to the city’s social media and website for a date and time of their ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony. Pasta Diner is now open in Downtown Hopewell from 8am-8pm every day! This new diner is located at 220 E City Point Road (the former Stone’s Diner)
Thursday, June 06, 2019Workforce Development Program gets Funding
From the City of Hopewell: City staff and Mayor Gore have been working with the Governor’s Workforce Development Team to seek funding for a summer youth workforce development program. This program received $300,000 in funding for the summer of 2019. The program will serve 60 youth (up to age 24) to provide on-the-job and soft skills training. This program will run from June 17th-August 16th, 2019 with youth working within several city departments. The youth involved in this program will work in their
Wednesday, June 05, 2019Francisco Landing Update
From Hopewell City Government Staff: W E Bowman, who are responsible for the Francisco Landing Development located on Appomattox Street, are currently in discussions with an Opportunity Zone Fund for further investment in their project. Opportunity Zones are a new incentive established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Job Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide. Hopewell has two designated Opportunity Zone tracts, one that encompasses Downtown and
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, June 15, 2018News Release: 6/14/2018
Come out for the 5th Annual Get Your Butts to Broadway on Saturday, June 30th from 5-9pm! This annual amateur pork butt competition will take place along E Broadway Avenue between Route 10 and Hopewell Street! Admission is free, but tasting tickets are $15 and include a sampling of each competitor's BBQ as well as a ballot to vote for the People's Choice Award! Voting for the People's Choice will end at 7pm, but tastings will be available until 8pm. Tickets are available
Wednesday, March 28, 2018Egg-cellent Events in Hopewell and Prince George, Virginia
Hoppin’ Happenings in Hopewell.http://hopewellva.gov/special-events/ This event is for all ages! Don’t miss the largest egg hunt in Hopewell! This event will feature a variety of activities including egg hunts, egg toss, group games, petting zoo, hay maze, crafts, face painting, inflatable obstacle course, and visits with the Easter Bunny! Concessions will be available for purchase. Egg hunts will be divided into age categories. Free parking is available on site. Saturday, March 31, NOON-3PM Held at
