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              Veteran-owned logistics business sold...
              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

              Hollingsworth Companies begin constru...
              Wednesday, March 24, 2021
              Hollingsworth 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,

              Prince George industrial park plans h...
              Thursday, February 18, 2021
              Prince 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

              Francisco Landing Pre-Leasing Begins ...
              Monday, February 08, 2021
              Francisco 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...  

              Prince George directed $6.7 Million i...
              Monday, February 01, 2021
              Prince 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

              CCAM Update
              Friday, January 15, 2021
              CCAM 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

              Legislative Report from Crater Planni...
              Thursday, January 07, 2021
              Legislative Report from Crater Planning District

              You can read the legislative report from Crater Planning District here.

              Hopewell, VA’s complete streets overh...
              Wednesday, January 06, 2021
              Hopewell, 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

              Hopewell, Va., to Expand Internet Acc...
              Tuesday, December 01, 2020
              Hopewell, 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

              Rolls-Royce settles discrimination al...
              Tuesday, December 01, 2020
              Rolls-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.

              Rolls-Royce to pay $135K to resolve h...
              Friday, November 20, 2020
              Rolls-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

              Small Business Saturday from the HPG ...
              Thursday, November 12, 2020
              Small 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

              City of Hopewell Announces COViD-19 S...
              Friday, November 06, 2020
              City 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

              New Boutique, LRZ Legacy Scrubs Opens...
              Wednesday, November 04, 2020
              New 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

              Prince George County Public Schools t...
              Monday, October 26, 2020
              Prince 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

              The City of Hopewell is Excited to An...
              Friday, October 09, 2020
              The 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.

              Prince George County Board of Supervi...
              Thursday, October 08, 2020
              Prince 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 

              Governor announces additional $30 mil...
              Thursday, October 08, 2020
              Governor 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

              Governor Northam Announces Expansion ...
              Wednesday, October 07, 2020
              Governor 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

              Mount-it! Announces East Coast Wareho...
              Tuesday, October 06, 2020
              Mount-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

              Governor Northam Announces Mount-It!
              Friday, October 02, 2020
              Governor 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

              Hopewell Extends CARES Small Business...
              Tuesday, September 29, 2020
              Hopewell 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

              Prince George County Launches CARES A...
              Tuesday, July 14, 2020
              Prince 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

              Colonial Heights leaves Petersburg Ar...
              Thursday, July 09, 2020
              Colonial 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

              Hopewell/Prince George Futures Initiative Underway
              Thursday, September 27, 2018
              Hopewell/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

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