The commercial retail hub for the region offering major retail and restaurant chains as well as locally-owned establishments.
City of Hopewell
Dating back to the Jamestown civilization and at the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers, Hopewell offers prime industrial property and a downtown renaissance.
City of Petersburg
The center of the region serving as a thriving backdrop for Hollywood movies and hotbed for local artists, breweries, restaurants and boutiques.
Dinwiddie County
A designated Virginia Tobacco Community and hot spot for logistics operations in Virginia including Amazon.com, Aldi, and Wal-mart.
Prince George County
Home to the U.S. Army’s logistics control center, Rolls-Royce and Goya Foods, it offers a rural lifestyle and plenty of nearby employment opportunities.
Surry County
Three-time recipient of the “Top 100 communities for young people” as awarded by America’s Promise and the ING Foundation.
Sussex County
One of Virginia’s designated Tobacco Communities and home to the region’s largest industrial mega site.
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