Weekly Newsletter
April 7, 2016
In the News   
New Retail Outlet Opens in Downtown Hopewell

CCAM Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer

SEC Sees Opportunity in New Southside Virginia Training School 
On the Calendar   
Partner Spotlight
Shamin Hotels has proudly spent the last 30 years perfecting its part in the hospitality industry. Shamin now owns, operates and develops hotels under Hilton, Marriott, Intercontinental, Choice, Starwood and Hyatt. Their success is derived from talented leadership and team members who possess the "Shamin Touch," and personality unparalleled in the region.

 
Regional Training Academy Establishes Foundation, to Host Inaugural Benefit

Virginia's Gateway Region | Full Story 
 
The local regional training academy needs your help to continue training local law enforcement officers.

The Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy (CCJTA) has been preparing local police officers since 1975, but just recently started the Crater Training Academy Foundation (CTAF) to help secure needed funds.
Battle Boats Manufacturer Takes Over Warehouse in Hopewell

Scott P. Yates | The Progress-Index | Full Article 

HOPEWELL - Nestled on a side street in Hopewell is the new headquarters of a custom boat manufacturer. But don't expect to see the workers inside making a simple fiberglass boat for your weekend fishing trip.

Battle Boats, a local manufacturing company located at 215 Randolph Road, uses proprietary construction techniques to design and build industrial use, marine utility vehicles.