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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Chamber Working with City/County and Virginia's Gateway Region During COVID-19
On March 24th, Chamber staff participated in a conference call organized by Keith Boswell, CEO of Virginia's Gateway Region (VGR), a regional economic development organization. The purpose of this call was to establish an emergency response task force comprised of regional economic development organizations, including VGR, Prince George County Economic Development, Hopewell City Economic Development, the Virginia Unemployment Office, local reps from the Small Business Administration and Small Business
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
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, 2020Tenant Wanted for Build-Out at 256 E Broadway in Downtown Hopewell, Virginia
Dino Lunsford of Lunsford Construction in Hopewell and Old Towne's Alibi in Petersburg has recently acquired a Spanish Revival building located at 256 E Broadway Ave in Downtown Hopewell, Virginia. Lunsford and his business partner, Cesare Evola (Cesare's and Antonio's in Chesterfield), are currently renovating the property to accommodate a retail or other suitable tenant to occupy the ground floor of the building. They are also converting the second floor into three apartments and expect them to be ready
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.
Tuesday, June 11, 2019Freedman Point Pre-Leasing Units
From Hopewell City Government: WODA Workforce Housing Project, known as Freedman Point, is currently pre-leasing units and currently under construction. Freedman Point will feature 12 one-bedroom, 36 two-bedroom and 20 three-bedroom apartments with onsite parking. This $11 million development will offer 68 affordable family rental units and commercial space within Hopewell’s Downtown district.
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
Wednesday, June 05, 2019AdvanSix Expands Operations at Hopewell Plant
From the City of Hopewell: AdvanSix recently announced a $160,000,000 project for the Hopewell facility that not only provides a boost to our local economy, but also helps to provide long term security for Hopewell’s existing industry. The City of Hopewell, the Economic Development Authority of the City of Hopewell and AdvanSix announced that AdvanSix will be investing in growth and optimization initiatives at its Hopewell facility. In connection with the company’s continued investment and recent job
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
