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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Veteran-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 18, 2021Prince George industrial park plans huge spec warehouse expansion
From Richmond BizSense: The Richmond market’s industrial real estate sector continues its strong start in 2021, with a complex in the region’s southern half set to expand by nearly 50 percent. Tennessee-based The Hollingsworth Cos. is preparing to begin work on a 650,000-square-foot industrial building in the Southpoint Business Park in Prince George.Full article
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
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 07, 2021Legislative Report from Crater Planning District
You can read the legislative report from Crater Planning District here.
Wednesday, January 06, 2021Hopewell, VA’s complete streets overhaul shows small towns can be urbanist too
Via Greater Greater Washington: The successes and setbacks of creating safer streetscapes in big cities dominate our imagination, but many corners of small town America are quietly undergoing a complete streets transformation as well. The compact street grids of smaller cities like Hopewell, Virginia that developed before the advent of the automobile represent low-hanging fruit in the fight for safer, healthier, and more sustainable communities. The City Council passed the Healthy Eating, Active Living
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.
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
Wednesday, November 04, 2020New Boutique, LRZ Legacy Scrubs Opens in Hopewell
HOPEWELL, VA. - The City of Hopewell is excited to welcome LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique to Cavalier Square! The business will be located at 333 Cavalier Square Hopewell, VA 23860. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 6th at 5:30pm. Raffles, giveaways, and light refreshments will be provided. LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique is owned by Lakeita Allen and will offer medical apparel and supplies. Allen is a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia, with a bachelor's in business
Monday, October 26, 2020Prince George County Public Schools to Receive $1 Million in CARES Act Funding from State
Prince George County Public Schools to Receive $1 Million in CARES Act Funding from State PRINCE GEORGE, Va. - Prince George County Public Schools is expected to receive $1 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding from the state following Governor Ralph Northam's announcement of funding disbursements aimed at helping K-12 public schools in Virginia. As part of this latest round of funding from the commonwealth, Prince George County Public Schools will
Friday, October 09, 2020The City of Hopewell is Excited to Announce the Opening of LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique!
The City of Hopewell is excited to welcome LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique to Cavalier Square! The business will be located at 333 Cavalier Square Hopewell, VA 23860. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 6th at 5:30pm. Raffles, giveaways, and light refreshments will be provided. LRZ Legacy Scrubs Boutique is owned by Lakeita Allen and will offer medical apparel and supplies. Allen is a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia, with a bachelor's in business administration.
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, October 08, 2020Governor announces additional $30 million of CARES Act funding for broadband in the Commonwealth.
As many of you have seen, Governor Northam announcedan additional $30 million of CARES Act funding to improve connectivity in the Commonwealth. As the COVID-19 pandemic has made clear, Virginians need access to affordable, high-speed internet to succeed in today's virtual world. Please find attached the full program guidelines and application form, which can also be downloaded at - https://www.commonwealthconnect.virginia.gov/COVID-19.I want to highlight some items of note for the program: * Only
Wednesday, October 07, 2020Governor Northam Announces Expansion of Innovative Workforce Program to Help Get Virginians Back to Work
Office of the Governor Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov Governor Northam Announces Expansion of Innovative Workforce Program to Help Get Virginians Back to Work ~ Virginia to invest $1.7 million to scale up Network2Work initiative connecting job seekers to high-quality careers, wraparound supports ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia will invest $1.7 million over the next two years to expand the innovative Network2Work program, a unique workforce development
Tuesday, October 06, 2020Mount-it! Announces East Coast Warehouse in Prince George County
Mount-It!, a leading distributor of more than 500 types of mounting solutions, will invest $7.45 million to establish its first East Coast warehouse and distribution facility in the former Quality Way building in Prince George County, Virginia.The new operation will give the company strategic access to its largest customer base. Virginia successfully competed with Delaware, Kentucky, North Carolina, and West Virginia for the project, which will create 85 new jobs.“We chose Prince George County primarily for
Friday, October 02, 2020Governor Northam Announces Mount-It!
Governor Northam Announces Mount-It! to Locate First East Coast Operation in Prince George County, Creating 85 New Jobs ~ California-based mounting solutions retailer will invest $7.45 million to establish warehouse and distribution facility ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Mount-It!, a leading distributor of more than 500 types of mounting solutions, will invest $7.45 million to establish its first East Coast warehouse and distribution facility in the former Quality Way
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Hopewell Extends CARES Small Business Recovery Grants
City of Hopewell Announces Expansion of COVID-19 Small Business Recovery ProgramHOPEWELL,VA-TheCityofHopewellisexcitedtoannouncetheexpansionof their 2020 COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Program. The City of Hopewell launched the original program on July 22, 2020 to support small businesses in Hopewell who have been affected by COVID-19. To date, approximately SO businesses have received funding through this program.Some of the eligibility criteria and maximum grant amounts have changed in this second round
Tuesday, July 14, 2020Prince George County Launches CARES Act Program
For Immediate Release July 14, 2020 For further information contact: Percy C. Ashcraft – (804) 722-8600 Email: pashcraft@princegeorgecountyva.gov Prince George County launches Prince George CARES Small Business Grant ProgramPRINCE GEORGE, VA - At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, Prince George County, in partnership with the Prince George Industrial Development Authority, is launching the “Prince George CARES Small Business Grant” program to support small businesses negatively affected by
Thursday, July 09, 2020Colonial Heights leaves Petersburg Area Regional Tourism for Greater Richmond Regional Tourism
In a controversial move, Colonial Heights pulled out of Petersburg Area Regional Tourism (PART). PART is a Destination Marketing Organization funded by several localities, including Hopewell, Prince George County, Petersburg, and Dinwiddie County. On July 1st, Colonial Heights officially joined Richmond Regional Tourism, shifting their tourism dollars to that entity. This comes on the heals of Chesterfield County also pulling out of PART earlier this year. For more information, read this article from
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
