Delegate Carrie Coyner and Senator Joe Morrissey. |
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Coffee & Chamber After Hours with Delegate Carrie Coyner |
We are grateful to Delegate Carrie Coyner and Senator Joe Morrissey for taking the time to have coffee and chat with our Members at the American Legion in Hopewell last month. Glad they could carve out some time from their busy schedules to answer questions and update us on what's happening in the Virginia Legislature. |
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July 29th is National Intern Day and we want to celebrate our Longwood University Intern, Annika Tobe. She has done an amazing job with us this Summer working on Membership Data and our Chamber 101 Membership Drive. Thank you for all you do, Annika! |
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Chamber CEO, Becky McDonough and Annika Tobe discuss the Membership Drive. |
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In Spring 2020, the Chamber received a $10k grant from Virginia Tourism Corporation to produce an itinerary and corresponding video to promote tourism in Hopewell and Prince George County. The itinerary we built, called the 5 & Dime (Routes 5 & 10), encourages travelers to take a road trip and visit some of the great attractions we have to offer. Take a look at the 30 second promo video we created, which has been viewed across the web and various streaming services almost 70,000 times. We have been busy this Summer filming and producing more tourism videos with more to come. |
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Dixie Youth Softball
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Prince George County hosts the 2021 Dixie Youth Softball World Series at JEJ Moore Sports Complex from July 23-27th. We are proudly an official sponsor and wish all the teams the best of luck this weekend! For more information on the tournament, hit the button below. |
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Building Bridges with Books, "How Women Rise"
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Anna Kroyer (James House), Dr. Debbie Sydow (Richard Bland College), Becky McDonough (HPG Chamber), and host, Kim Eley (KWE Publishing) at Building Bridges with Books. |
How do you amplify the impact of reading a book? While reading increases our knowledge and introduces us to new concepts, its impact is minimal compared to discussing a book. At the third quarter meeting of Building Bridges w/Books, we learned that having a conversation about a book further greatly expands your mind, even beyond reading a book by oneself. For this very reason, our quarterly book club through the HPG Chamber is a powerful way to become engaged and fast-forward your business knowledge.
On July 14, 2021, a great group of entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and authors gathered at Guncotton Coffee in Hopewell to discuss How Women Rise—Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, Job. While we examined a number of insights, we’d like to share one with you.
Habit 4. Building Rather Than Leveraging Relationships. Forming strong relationships is a strength for many women. However, many women often aren’t as comfortable as their male counterparts with leveraging those connections. The authors share, “Most great careers are built not just on talent or hard work, but on the mutual exchange of benefits”, meaning that all of us looking to promote our businesses and careers need support and help from others. However, just the thought of asking for a favor to get ahead turns off most women.
In our discussion, we acknowledged that asking for favors can feel “slimy”. However, if we ask for something such as a donation or contribution genuinely offer a benefit to the other person in return, both parties can feel rewarded. Members of our group agreed getting into the right mindset prior to requesting something can make it a very positive experience for both parties.
Interested in sharing and gaining ideas and insights in a safe space? We’d like to invite you to join Building Bridges w/Books and to become a part of our quarterly book club. It’s an empowering idea incubator!
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Hopewell Bluegrass Jamboree |
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The Hopewell Bluegrass Jamboree continues at Saucy's BBQ on Saturday, August 21st at 4PM with County Seat Band. Bring an instrument and stick around after the show for a two hour Bluegrass Jam! |
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Hit the button and check out all the live music, great food, and outdoor adventure HPG has to offer! |
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Tracy Taliaferro Memorial Poker Run |
Crater Community Hospice and the American Legion Riders Two Rivers Chapter 146 are hosting the Tracy L. Taliaferro Memorial Poker Run on August 14th, 2021. For more information, click the button below. |
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Turn the Richmond Coliseum into Richmond Colosseum |
Former Hopewell City Attorney and Sans Anderson Real Estate Attorney, Stefan Calos, has written an excellent opinion piece for Richmond Bizsense on the future of the Richmond Coliseum. While the fate of the Coliseum is relevant to the Greater Richmond Region, of which we are a part, can it inform our decision making when it comes to other "cool buildings" closer to home? |
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J. Carraway Media Offers Free Review of Your Digital Platforms |
J. Carraway Media is offering fellow Chamber members free consultation. They offer a complimentary review of your current social media platforms and/or website. There is no purchase obligation and they will recommend how to improve your digital presence.
J. Carraway Media offers social media marketing and management, Digital Marketing, Web design, and product photography. They have built websites for other notable Members, such as Luca Italian Restaurant in Prince George and Breez-In & Associates.
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VCU Innovation Gateway Support |
VCU Innovation Gateway, through its Commercialization Fund, is supporting a VCU School of Dentistry student who invented a cleaning device for orthodontic patients who wear braces. Over the last five years, the Fund has provided over $1.7 million to 58 projects, says Ivelina Metcheva, Ph.D., senior executive director for Innovation Gateway. Recipients have gone on to receive more than $18.5 million in follow-on funding, secure eight licenses and launch five Virginia-based startup companies. Read more about the dental school student’s invention, the Proxy-Flosser, at VCU News or the Richmond Times-Dispatch. |
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Donors of all blood types are needed now to help avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Schedule your appointment today! |
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Richmond Times Dispatch Best of the Best 2021 |
Members Mitchell Wiggins and Guncotton Coffee made the list in their respective categories. Hit the button and cast your vote now! |
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Thanks HPG Restaurant Week Participants! |
A giant shout-out to Luca Italian, Morelia Mexican, Jimmy's Grill & Pizzeria, Saucy's BBQ, Rosa's Italian, The Boathouse at City Point, Roja Taco Joint, and Breez-In for raising $1320.94 to benefit Friends of the Lower Appomattox River (FOLAR). Our community is so grateful for the generosity you continually show and to you, the diners, for making our first HPG Restaurant Week possible. |
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- BBB A+ rated towing company. Heavy rig towing available.
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- Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia (BTMVA) offers young men a safe place where they can talk about what is really going on in their lives, as well as a community of mentors and peers who listen, believe in them and help them make better choices.
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804.541.2461 (M: 804.536.3025)
4100 Oaklawn Blvd
Hopewell, VA 23860
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Let's Get Social (from a distance) |
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