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Jun 11Local 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
Jun 11Freedman 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.
Jun 10Two 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)
Jun 06Workforce 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
Jun 05Francisco 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
Jun 05AdvanSix 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
May 29Tourism to Petersburg National Battlefield creates $16.7 Million in Economic Benefits
Tourism to Petersburg National Battlefield creates $16.7 Million in Economic BenefitsReport shows visitor spending supports 184 jobs in local economy PETERSBURG, VA – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 204,322 visitors to Petersburg National Battlefield in 2018 spent $12 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 184 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $16.7 million. Nationally, national park visitor spending contributed $40
May 23Standard Motor Products Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Celebrates 100th Anniversary New York, N.Y., April 22, 2019- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The company was founded by Elias Fife on April 19, 1919. During the early years of the aftermarket, Standard Motor Products was instrumental in helping earn the industry a reputation of quality and reliability, whether it was with early efforts from
Apr 26Paddy's Irish Pub Now Open in Downtown Hopewell
After what turned out to be not a very long wait at all, Padd'ys Irish Pub is open in Downtown Hopewell. On Saturday, April 20th 2019, representatives from the City of Hopewell, as well as the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce and the Hopewell Downtown Partnership attended a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new business. Owner, Stephanie Marzigliano, graciously posed for a photo wearing our CEO, Becky McDonough's ancient family good luck charm. Outside, 100 people eagerly stood
Apr 11Paddy's Irish Pub to Open in Downtown Hopewell
Paddy's Pub is the latest new business slated to open in Downtown Hopewell, Virginia. Owners Patrick and Stephanie Marzigliano have been hard at work over the last few months bringing this space to life. They recently held a friends and family gathering and by all accounts, the pub restoration is a beautiful work of art. After a few rumored false starts, it appears that the official grand opening and ribbon cutting will take place on saturday, April 20th at 10:30 AM. A sneak peak at the menu certainly peaks
Feb 08Longwood's Small Business Development Center Gives Haley's Honey a Boost
If you didn't know, Longwood University has a Small Business Development Center in Petersburg. Their mission is to help start ups and and small businesses navigate the often daunting task of getting off the ground. While making your product or rennovating a bulding can be fun, learning Quickbooks and the legal aspects of business ownership can be terrifying. Luckily, they're there to help. Check out this little write up they did on Hopewell's own Haley's Honey Meadery.Honey Meadery Looks to Hopeful Future
Feb 08More new businesses move into Downtown Hopewell
There are several new businesses that have opened in Downtown Hopewell in the last year. And, there are more to come, inlcuding an Escape Room, an Irish Pub, another Skrimp Shack franchize location, and the Lamb Center for the Arts and Healing got a grant to rennovate their building. Things are looking up!More info here
Jan 07Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union awarded Certification by U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund
Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union awarded Certification by the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund; provides financial freedom to the Richmond Tri-cities areaPetersburg VA, November 13, 2018 --- Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union (PAFCU) announces its CDFI certification awarded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. With this certification, PAFCU will now have access to financial grants from the CDFI Fund to fund programs and initiatives which will profoundly
Jan 07Standard Motor Products Undergoes Organizational Changes
As the role of distribution becomes even more critical in meeting the ever changing needs customers, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) has been making significant investments in technology and systems to enhance the synergies between the various distribution facilities within the organization. To further enhance collaboration within the distribution network, Sheila Smith has recently announced taken on a new position as Vice President of Distribution for SMP. In this role, she will have responsibility
Dec 18Haley's Honey Meadery Draws Attention
Haley’s Honey Meadery offers mead-tasting, light fare and weekend entertainment in Hopewell VAHopewell, VA – Haley’s Honey Meadery is bringing mead-tasting and regular night-time entertainment to downtown Hopewell. Haley’s is one of nine retail establishments to open in Hopewell in the past few years. Tonya Haley opened the micro-meadery on November 17, 2018, offering nine varieties of mead made from her home-grown honey, along with snacks and weekend entertainment. She specializes in small batch
Dec 13Breez-In Marches On
The year may be coming to a close and many businesses may be winding down for the Holidays, but, not Breez-In. They have a lot in store for 2019 (pun intended). If you thought the Breez-In empire was restricted to Hopewell & Prince George, you were mistaken. The latest product of the Bogese business acumen is a newly renovated convenience store on Pole Green Road in Mechanicsville. This new store features many of the things we know Breez-In for, such as the giant, tundra-like, walk-in beer cave (beware of
Dec 05British MP visits Rolls-Royce in Prince George County
On November 30th, Mark Garnier, British Member of Parliament and regional trade envoy for the UK visited Crosspoint Rolls-Royce at SouthPoint Industrial Park to attend a meeting with Virginia Governor Northam, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to discuss manufacturing in the area. For some time, Crosspoint Rolls-Royce has been serving as an advocate for direct foerign investment in Prince George County. Minister Garnier hopes to build a presentation
Sep 27Hopewell/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
