The Route 36 Task Force, an initiative of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, this week released a study that suggests practical redevelopment strategies for the distressed Route 36 corridor. The Route 36 Study Report analyzes the current challenges facing the Route 36 corridor (Washington and Wythe Streets) between Petersburg and Fort Lee and suggests several scenarios under which redevelopment could be accomplished.

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Petersburg’s Chamber of Commerce Invites you to join members of the area chambers to celebrate the grand opening of Candlewood Suites Hotel on Wednesday September 10, 2008, 4-7pm.  Come to view this beautiful facility with other business members from the region.  Bring lots of cards and meet new business prospects while enjoing time with food, drink and conversation.

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This month’s Business Update Breakfast will focus on the Chamber’s new website… how to post events to the Chamber calendar, how to change your listing with the Chamber, how to announce specials through the Chamber website, etc. The meeting will be at Old Towne Catering, 9 W. Old St., 7:30-9am.

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The next Business After Hours will be June 10, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, at Addison Crater Woods apartments, 200 Addison Way, Petersburg, VA 23805 (behind Ukrops off of South Crater Road).

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This month’s Chamber Business Update Breakfast will be Tuesday, May 20, 7:30-9:00 am, at Old Towne Catering (9 W. Old St.). The guest speaker will be Ron Laux, COO of Workforce Success and Dr. Marshall Smith, John Tyler Community College. The topic of discussion will be the Military Spouse Training Program at Fort Lee, which Ron manages under a grant from Governor Kaine.

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1) Saving Program for Entrepreneurs
2) Small Business Information Session
3) Who’s Looking at My Site?

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In an effort to better prepare Petersburg’s eighth and ninth grade students for the workforce, the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, District 19 Community Services Board, as well as Hopewell and Prince George County have sponsored “The JOBS Program.” They believe that businesses teaching business to the youth will assist students on their path of success.

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The Chamber of Commerce’s next Business Update Breakfast will be April 15, 7:30-9am, at Old Towne Catering. The guest speaker will be David Fiske, CEO of Southside Regional Medical Center.

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The Spring Women in Business Luncheon will be held at 11am on April 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Colonial Heights, VA. The owner of Quilts Unlimited and Gifts by Joan, Joan Fenton, will be the featured speaker.

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Petersburg Chamber of Commerce’s April “Business After Hours” will be at StarTek, which will also hold its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and offer tours of the facility. The event will be April 8, from 5 to 7pm, at StarTek, 3333 South Crater Rd., Suite 5A.

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The next Chamber breakfast will be March 18, 7:30-9:00am, at Old Towne Catering. David Schulte of Petersburg Area Regional Tourism will be guest speaker.

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This event, benefiting Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, presents a selection of libations from around the world. Tickets are $30 per person, and are available at the Chamber of Commerce office and the Brickhouse Run.

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Petersburg Chamber of Commerce’s 127th Annual Membership Dinner Meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 at the Lee Club of Fort Lee. The Guest Speaker will be Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. The reception begins at 6:00pm, and dinner & program at 7:00pm. Please RSVP to the Chamber by Friday, January 4.

January 10, 2008 at the Lee Club, Fort Lee — reception at 6pm, dinner program at 7pm. Save the date! Look for invitations in December.

This luncheon’s discussion, “Making Changes in Your Life,” will be given by Libby Brown, who is author of Making Waves and cofounder of both This End Up Furniture Company and Fowl Cay Resort.

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