Sometimes the amount of information available to small businesses can be overwhelming, so we’ve compiled a handful of local and state resources that can directly benefit your business.
Business Resources Handout
A list of local, regional, and state resources that we put together for you – it covers everything from free counseling to financing to networking.
Downtown Hopewell Investment Guide
Our organization drafted Downtown Hopewell’s first-ever Investment Guide to show why you should live, work and play here! We hope this tool will empower our entire community to pitch Downtown Hopewell to prospective employees, clients, investors, business owners and neighbors.
HDP Downtown Investment Guide
Downtown Hopewell Guidelines
Find a list of allowable businesses in the Downtown district along with qualifying design and sign guidelines for the Hopewell Downtown Historic District.
Article IX B-1 – Central Business District Effective June 1, 2024
Virginia Business One Stop
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A great resource for new or expanding businesses that will make your life a lot easier. If you are starting or expanding a business check out this great resource.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Longwood
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The Center assists small businesses throughout all phrases of growth and development by using one-on-one counseling and education. For training events in the Eastern region, visit the training calendar. To sign up for counseling, click here or visit the SBDC website.
Hopewell Department of Economic Development
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The City’s economic development office may have resources and incentives that benefit your business.
HPG Chamber
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Hopewell is lucky to have a great Chamber of Commerce which provides many resources to our local businesses.
Crater Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
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The HDP has consistently relied upon the people at our own SBDC for help with business plans, funding, and numerous business seminars ranging from using e-mail marketing to accounting software. More information and a list of upcoming free seminars can be found on their website.
Appomattox Regional Library System
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The Appomattox Regional Library System, with its main branch in Downtown Hopewell, provides a plethora of services and programs to our community – free of charge. ARLS supports life-long learning, general information, and the exchange of ideas with the effective use of traditional library resources and emerging technology. Stop by 209 E Cawson St. to ask a question or visit their website today.
Gale’s Legal Forms (through the Appomattox Regional Library)
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This incredible resource is provided to you free-of-charge by the Appomattox Regional Library in Downtown Hopewell. Gale LegalForms helps you to understand common legal procedures and documents that are specific to your state. With a large library of customizable forms, a dictionary of legal terms, and a place to ask questions and get answers, Gale LegalForms is an effective way to get essential legal services that would otherwise cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Each form is drafted by attorneys who specialize in specific areas of legal practice, and you can download as many forms as you want.
Grow With Google
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Grow with Google OnAir offers free virtual workshops to help you get the most out of digital tools. Whether you own a small business or you’re searching for your next job, our Grow with Google experts and partners are here to teach you digital skills that can help you grow.
CNU E-Commerce Technical Assistance
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Virginia Electronic Commerce Technology Center at Christopher Newport University (VECTEC) offers e-commerce services to small and mid-sized Virginia businesses including: e-commerce consulting; web site design and development; shopping systems and custom database development; e-government assistance; nonprofit assistance; and education programs.
Tri-Cities Young Professionals Group
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TYP is a diverse group of “young professionals” living and working in the Tri-Cities Area. There is no membership fee and no requirements to participate. Normally TYP meets bi-monthly for fun and fellowship. Contact Daniel at [email protected] to be included on the TYP mailing list.
