City of Petersburg VA Office of Economic Development

11/02/2021

Petersburg's Bond Rating Up to A+. Take a look.

Five years have passed since the city was almost bankrupt and now the mayor says that the new life of Petersburg is

10/12/2021

Welcome to Petersburg!

NEWS!!
Yesterday this happened.. I set my fears a side , and I sing the lease for what is going to be Buttery baking house new home .. ( what 😮!! I am still processing this )

Many of you know I have been producing my pastries for almost 4 years now in our kitchen’s house, we reside in Prince George county 45 minutes south Richmond city and exactly 1 hour 4 minutes from the Williamsburg Farmers Market] location..

This big step it’s been possible thanks to a blend of many factors , your love and consistent support, the help of my team always pushing forward, and the support of my husband

Thank you community of Williamsburg Virginia Beach , Our people coming from Richmond , West Point , Prince George, hopewell , Hampton, Smithfield, North Carolina , Charlottesville .. and beyond

The Bakery has found a home , an opportunity to keep evolving and hoping to bring good bread to the community and beyond .
it will be located near the area where we reside in the City of Petersburg Virginia a city full of History , our space is situated in what used to be the Appomattox iron works in 28W Old street Petersburg Virginia, a beautiful Historic landmark.. I can not be more proud to be part of the everyday life of this city that is opening opportunities to small businesses like our bakery
thank you to the support and persistence of our Landlord Richard and the Contractor Mike this small business will be ready to opens its doors at the end of February of 2022

We will continuing serving and improving our services to our beloved customers at the Williamsburg Farmers Market] every Saturday morning .. I am already looking forward to be able to open preorder service and more variety of deliciousness going your way for the next year season

After much anxiety/patience/impatience, I couldn't be happier to share this with you

Another start is in the horizon
Small business big dreams
I will share our progress with you as we go

Claudia

10/06/2021

This issue explores the cybersecurity industry in Virginia and beyond, including the factors driving cyberattacks and the corporate response and Virginia’s leading position in the industry.

09/23/2021

We CARE Recovery Grants Open for Businesses. For details, visit: https://thembl.org/we-care-rva-rebuild/.

09/20/2021

The Petersburg Economic Development Authority (EDA) Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at 5pm via Zoom.
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09/18/2021

Thank you Phlow!

Pleasants Lane Elementary School gets a new playground for community members and students to use for fun and growth.

08/22/2021

Export Finance 101 Virtual Chat - Save The Date!
Thursday, September 9, 2021 / 1pm-2pm
Join the City of Petersburg and the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a virtual chat on Export Finance. This one-hour discussion will cover the following:
• Key SBA resources available to companies seeking to expand their business in international markets.
• How to access export finance information and services from the Small Business Administration (SBA).
• Learn how to increase revenues, enter new markets with less risk, and capture market share from your international competitors.
• Find out how SBA’s Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) can support your export financing of labor and materials or receivables.
• Learn about the Export Express and the International Loan Programs.
Details/Zoom Link at: http://www.petersburg-va.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1356

06/15/2021

The Petersburg Economic Development Authority is holding a virtual meeting Thursday, June 17, at 5:00pm. The public is encouraged to join the meeting on Zoom.
Agenda with Zoom link: http://petersburgva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6293/061721Petersburg-EDA-Meeting-Agenda_

06/03/2021

05/17/2021

The Petersburg Economic Development Authority is holding a virtual meeting Thursday, May 20, at 5:00pm. The public is encouraged to join the meeting on Zoom.
Agenda with Zoom link: http://petersburgva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6242/052021Petersburg-EDA-Meeting-Agenda_

05/05/2021

The City of Petersburg is hosting a webinar on May 12 at 11am with the Small Business Administration for food service establishments in Petersburg. This webinar is to provide information on how to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund which provides emergency assistance to eligible businesses. This program provides payouts equal to pandemic-related revenue loss up to $5 million per physical location ($10 million per business for multiple locations). Funds are available until they are exhausted.

Date: May 12 at 11am
Microsoft Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTg5NDcxZTktM2Q3Yi00MzVhLTkwMmMtMjA1NDY4NmJlNWM0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223c89fd8a-7f68-4667-aa15-41ebf2208961%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%222a076c6a-ea78-466e-826e-d14878ce72d9%22%7d

04/19/2021

The Petersburg Economic Development Authority is holding a special closed session meeting Thursday, April 22, at 5:00pm.

Agenda: http://petersburgva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6180/04222021-Petersburg-EDA-Meeting-Agenda?bidId=