7-11 Opens New Location in Prince George!

The newly constructed 7-11 is located at the intersection of Route 460 and Rives Road and is the second-largest store in Virginia. 7-11 celebrated their grand opening on November 16th. This location is the first in Virginia to feature both Raise the Roost and Laredo Taco Company restaurants. Both concepts are owned by 7-11 and feature freshly made ingredients. Raise the Roost is 7-11's southern-inspired chicken concept, featuring hand-breaded fried chicken, freshly baked biscuits, and handspun wings. Laredo Taco Company is Mexican-fare, known for its handmade flour tortillas and expansive salsa bar. The new location features gas fueling stations for passenger cars and tractor-trailers. Make sure to stop in soon to check it out!

Thank you to 7-11 for investing in Prince George County!
Prince George County Needs Your Input!
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We need our residents and business owners to provide their insight for a County Strategic Plan. This plan will serve as a roadmap for decision-making and assist the County in directing its efforts and resources toward a clearly defined vision for its future.

During the month of January, the County will be hosting (2) Community Meetings focused on the issues facing the County currently and over the next several years. These meetings will take place on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, January 18th from 6-8 pm at the County Administration Bldg. Boardroom, Third Floor, 6602 Courts Drive, Prince George, Virginia 23875

  • Thursday, January 20th from 6-8 pm at the Disputanta Community Building, 10010 B County Drive, Disputanta, VA 23842

Please attend either of the meetings below to make your voice heard!

Business owners and/or managers who have a brick-and-mortar location within the County are invited to attend a business-specific focus group on Wednesday, January 19th! Please contact Stacey English at senglish@princegeorgecountyva.gov if you are interested in attending this session.
Prince George County Schools
Looking for Business Partners
Prince George County Schools students can now be part of the Workforce Ready Diploma Seal program. This program is intended to promote the importance of work ethic, character skills, and technical aptitude. This Seal is awarded to those students who successfully demonstrate a number of standards. More information on those standards can be found at the link below.

Prince George County Schools are looking for industry partners for this program. Partners must agree to grant an interview to any qualified applicants who applies for an open position and has successfully earned a Workforce Ready Diploma Seal. Businesses that are interested in learning more about the program can contact Matt Weston, Coordinator of Career & Technical Education with Prince George County Schools at mweston@pgs.k12.va.us or 804-733-2720 x 15131.
State Enterprise Zone Applications Due Soon!
The applications for the Virginia Enterprise Zone Job Creation Grant and the Real Property Investment Grants are due to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development by April 1, 2022!

Businesses have to be located within the state-designated Enterprise Zone and meet investment thresholds to be eligible for these grant programs. A map of the zone and more information about the programs can be found on our website.

These grant programs are run through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. DHCD is hosting two "how-to-apply" webinars for these programs. The "how-to-apply" Real Property Investment Grant webinar is on January 18th at 9:30 am. The "how-to-apply" Job Creation Grant webinar is on January 18th at 2 pm. Recordings of these webinars will be available for those who aren't able to join the live webinar.
Prince George County and Fort Lee Welcome Boppers Malt Shop!
Prince George County, the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce, the Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Lee Army & Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES) held a ribbon cutting ceremony in December to recognize the opening of Bopper's Malt Shop on Fort Lee.

Bopper's Malt Shop will be the first locally owned ice-cream shop to open on Fort Lee. This location will be Bopper's second location, their original location is in Old Town Petersburg. Bopper's Fort Lee is also home to Wikked Ground Coffee, a new locally-owned coffee shop, who plans to expand to their own storefront later this year.

Visit Fort Lee's website to learn more about Visitor Access to Fort Lee.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Prince George County, Economic Development
6602 Courts Drive, Third Floor Prince George, VA 23875
(804) 722-8612 senglish@princegeorgecountyva.gov