Issue 3. MAR.2026





Helping Businesses Start, Grow and Succeed


Chamber

CaRMA

VisitHPG

Hello Fellow Members,


I am addressing you as the chairperson for the membership committee, chamber board member, the lead attorney for two offices in the region, and a lifelong resident of HPG. My wife Courtney and I love raising our family here. This is home.


Being involved with the chamber as a board member for over three years has been a pleasure not only because I care deeply about the community, but also because my employer was a founding member of the chamber in 1920. No doubt he would be very proud of the accomplishments of the organization and that his firm is still active.


We are happy to report that the chamber is on solid footing with robust renewals, growing social media engagement, increased volunteerism, and many new members, which you'll see below.


We hope you are having your best year yet and that all of us will share many successes together in 2026 and beyond.

 

Hope to see you soon,

Lee Bujakowski

Chamber Monthly Lunch- March 18, 11:45 - 1:15

Celebrate Your Snort:

Embracing Authenticity as Your Superpower

Our Region's First Aspiring Ted Talk

Prince George Regional Heritage Center

6406 Courthouse Road

Prince George, VA 23875


Sponsored by:

Appomattox Regional Library System


Bring a gently used book, if you have one, to donate to the Friends of the Library.


Imagine sitting only yards away from an aspiring professional speaker who has a message worthy of capturing the interest of the producers of TED TALKS. Someone who debuted this speech at William & Mary in 2025.


Imagine it happening in a courtroom reminiscent of the famed classic To Kill a Mockingbird...the historic Prince George County Courtroom on the second floor of the PG Regional Heritage Center.


Sign up today to enjoy this entertaining program featuring

Kim Eley, Owner, Founder, KWE Publishing, Prince George County.


We hope you will join us for a Member Appreciation Social at Good Ship Brewing & Eatery on April 22, 2026. Please register HERE


Two Free Tickets per Member Business - Registration is required for planning purposes. The space allows for 200. We may max out!

April's Chamber Lunch is for Property Maintenance Professionals and those interested in learning more about programs to train individuals for a career as a Rental Property and Apartment Maintenance professional. This job is in high demand. Also come meet BG Staffing who helps fill these positions. Register HERE

Save The Date for the 25th Annual Golf Open!

May 7, 2026 Afternoon


Learn about the many ways to participate in this event. You don't have to be a golfer!

Jennifer@hpgchamber.org

or 804-541-6124


Raffle prize donations are already coming in - lots of unique offering that bring attention to your business and excitement to the tournament.

The Chamber is excited to elevate the importance of financial literacy in 2026 and we partnered with Virginia Credit Union. Stay tuned for more information! For now, here is your first financial literacy tip:


Tax Planning: Strategies and Tips from Virginia Credit Union HERE.

Have Questions?

Reach out to our team at Financial Success At Work: SuccessAtWork@vacu.org

Welcome Newest Members!


All SeaZens Oasis


Airfield 4-H Conference Center


Bob Latino


Cherish Consulting Services


Crow's Nest Cookies


Harlan Construction Co. Inc. -Self Perform Group


Hopewell Coworking


Hughes Electrical Services, LLC


KWE Publishing


Livie's Preschool


Marks and Harrison - Petersburg Office


Marsh McLennan Agency


Morelia Mexican Restaurant


People First Solutions


Petite Taway Inc.


Real Estate Services Co.


The Good Ship Brewing & Eatery


Virginia ProAir Heating and Cooling


Virginia Credit Union - Colonial Heights


Wade's Lawn Care


Well of Hope, Inc.

Hopewell Coworking

March 25 at 1:00 PM

117 S. Main Street, Hopewell


Chamber Member, Gerald Bosch, invites you to the Ribbon Cutting for his new Coworking Space in the heart of Hopewell.

Popeye's - Davis Travel Center

April 15, 3:00 PM

5801 Prince George Drive


Chamber Member, the Davis Travel Center, is holding a Ribbon Cutting to recognize the opening of their newest restaurant, Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen

Melton Transportation

March 25th at 1:00 PM

117 S. Main Street, Hopewell


Melton Transportation is holding their Ribbon Cutting in conjunction with Hopewell Coworking

Well of Hope, Inc.

Friday, March 20 @ 1:00 PM

3218 Oaklawn Blvd., Hopewell



New Chamber Member, Kristina Simmons, invites you to a Ribbon Cutting for Well of Hope, an independent used car dealership committed to providing high-quality, pre-owned vehicles to the Hopewell community.


H/PG Chamber's Annual Prince George County Business Luch at CCAM was a Huge Success!

 

The H/PG Chamber's annual Prince George Business Lunch, hosted in partnership with CCAM, was a great event! Attendance was fantastic, the energy was high, and members enjoyed networking and idea‑sharing. We were also treated to an insightful tour of the GoTech Labs, an exciting hands-on STEM initiative that CCAM is helping bring to middle schools across our region.

A special thank‑you to Los Tios Restaurant for the delicious lunch, to Crows Nest Cookies for the surprise donation of their amazing cookies and to Meridian Waste - Petersburg VA for generously sponsoring the event.


February Lunch at Wayne Dean DOJO



We had another incredible Chamber Monthly Lunch. We enjoyed a delicious meal from Luca Italian Restaurant and then rolled right into a fun and empowering self‑defense session.

An extra‑special thank you goes to The James House for sponsoring this month’s lunch. Their support made the event even more impactful, especially given their vital work helping individuals who have experienced abuse.

From learning practical moves to discovering how confidence plays a huge role in personal safety, our members had an absolute blast. There was laughter, teamwork, movement, and a whole lot of “I didn’t know I could do that!” moments.

A huge thank you to Wayne Dean Dojo for hosting us and sharing these valuable skills in such a positive, energetic way.


Shawn Cowan - Food Lion


Shawn Cowan, store manager of the Prince George Food Lion, was recognized at the PG County Business Lunch


Shawn was recognized for his unwavering support of the Chamber. He consistently shows interest in our work, offers product suggestions for our events, and ensures everything is ready for pickup on event day. His remarkable work ethic shines through his dedication to hiring and mentoring teens and young adults—supporting families and helping young people gain meaningful work experience that sets them up for future success.

Mark Hanlon - Standard Motor Products


Mark Hanlon with Standard Motor Products, was recognized at the PG County Business Lunch


A member since 2004, SMP has been an incredible partner. Their early support of the Golf Open and their highly anticipated door prizes continue to add excitement to our events. Beyond that, they have supported the JOBS program, giving HPG teens a firsthand look at career pathways and essential workplace skills. They embraced logistics certification and initiated the first signing ceremony with CCWA. SMP is also a proud military‑friendly employer making a positive regional impact.

 
 

Prince George County's Community Service Unit


Kristen Pudow accepted the award on behalf of the PG County Community Service Unit at the PG County Business Lunch


This award acknowledges the CSU’s outstanding dedication to both the business community and local residents. They consistently deliver exceptional support—responding quickly to weather impacts, road construction needs, and litter control. The team is responsive to inquiries and proactive in providing safety education, truly embodying community service at its best.


Old Dominion Barn Dance - Celebrating 12 years of continuous entertainment - special thanks to Donna Meade for keeping this unique tradition alive for future generations.



The Old Dominion Barne Dance's next show will be Saturday, March 21 beginning at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM at the Beacon Theatre in Hopewell. Special Guests are Georgette Jones, Dean Miller, and Whey Jennings. Find tickets HERE


Congratulations to Evan Kaufman of Medora Laser on his One Year Anniversary



Medora Laser works with individuals from all walks of life seeking removal of unwanted tattoos—many of which carried deeply personal and sometimes life-limiting stories. They’ve helped clients remove former gang tattoos as they chose safer, more productive paths. They’ve erased the names of past partners that no longer represent their future and treated face and hand tattoos that were standing between individuals and meaningful employment opportunities. Find out more about Medora Laser HERE


Airfield 4-H Conference Center's Upcoming Activities



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