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MeadWestvaco Merger Complete

City of Petersburg Announces New Economic Development Director

Longtime Southpark Kmart Store Torn Down to Make Way For New Retail Spaces 
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The Dinwiddie County Chamber of Commerce was organized by a group of active business leaders within the community in 2006. Today, the chamber is led by forward-thinking leaders who care about the business industry in Dinwiddie County, but who also understand and appreciate the unique rural and community traits that have long-kept Dinwiddie County a special place to live, work and play.   
Nonprofit Works on Plan to Improve James, Appomattox Rivers
 

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The public is being asked for their input on how to make Virginia Rivers even better places to work and play. Residents of the Tri-Cities and Richmond areas are invited by the James River Association, to attend one of two brainstorming sessions focused on forming a Regional Rivers Plan.

 

The plan is focused on promoting public access and economic development along the Appomattox, James, Chickahominy and Pamunkey Rivers.

Hopewell Council OKs Grants for Businesses
 

Caitlin Davis | The Hopewell News | Full Article 

 

HOPEWELL - Business owners and operators in the city will soon have a chance to apply for a piece of a $20,000 grant to improve the interior or exterior of their business. The "Commercial Business Grant Program," also known as the "Legacy Business Pilot Program," was approved by City Council last month, with changes that could be forthcoming, and will be an incentive to continue and beautify the city.