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2010 First Choice Business Award Winners Announced

Chesterfield County Announces 2010 First Choice Business Award Winners at Annual Celebrate Chesterfield Business! Event

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Village Bank President and CEO Tom Winfree, center, accepts the Business of the Year award from Bermuda District Supervisor Dorothy Jaeckle, County Administrator James J. L. Stegmaier, Matoaca District Supervisor Marleen Durfee and Economic Development Director Will Davis. The annual business awards event was held at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Chester. Awards were determined by a committee of business operators in the county.

Each year Chesterfield County honors local companies that contribute to the county’s economy and its citizens through the annual First Choice Business Awards. The intent is to give recognition to businesses that consistently contribute to the community by giving back to the residents of Chesterfield County through community service, that create and deliver products or services that are innovative to its customers, is a leader in valuing its employees, and upholds the principles and standards of ethical business practices.

This year’s First Choice Business Award winners were announced at the annual Celebrate Chesterfield Business! appreciation event held on May 19, 2010.

The Innovation Impact Award winner was Alliance Engineering, Inc. They seized the challenging economic climate as an opportunity to develop an innovative strategy diverse from their traditional client base. Their new initiative, Alliance Biosciences, allows for their team to collaborate on multi-discipline projects in a diverse field, in the combating of infectious disease.

Flagstop Corporation was the winner of the Employee Impact Award. Flagstop sets high standards for their employees and they rise to occasion. Their team provides exceptional customer service. Employees are rewarded with bonuses, profit sharing, and top quality training and professional development opportunities.

The Environmental Stewardship Award is new this year and is designed to recognize a Chesterfield County business, which has successfully displayed their efforts in being a responsible protector of the environment. This year’s winner, Southern RV, held environmental education clinics with over 470 attendees. The company has an aggressive recycling program for oil, batteries and paper. Company staff also takes pride in maintaining the appearance of their site by keeping it clean of trash and debris.

The 2010 First Choice Business of the Year was awarded to Village Bank. Village Bank has been a leader in the County for several years, celebrating their tenth year of serving Chesterfield County and the metropolitan Richmond area. Their flagship headquarters set a high standard for the future development of Watkins Center.

They have a strong company commitment, both on a corporate and individual level, to community service. Tom Winfree, President and CEO, is a founding member of the Families of the Wounded Fund. Village Bank also sponsors an annual Charity Golf Tournament that benefits several local charities including Connor’s Heroes and Make A Wish Foundation.

In this past year of economic turmoil, not only have they over-come adversity but Village Bank has actually shown marked growth, adding investment services and a mortgage subsidiary to their portfolio of services. Village Bank and their staff take seriously the “community” in “community bank”.

The Board of Supervisors at the July 28, 2010 meeting will recognize the First Choice Business Award winners.

For more information on this year’s Celebrate Chesterfield Business! contact Tina Shreve at (804) 318-8564, or email at tina@chesterfieldbusiness.com

New Taxiway Opens at Chesterfield Airport

Melissa Correa of NBC 12 reported yesterday about the opening of the new taxiway that allows for larger planes at Chesterfield County Airport. Her report included interviews with Chesterfield Airport Manager Tom Trudeau and Dominion Aviation CEO Mike Mickel.

Read the story on the NBC12.com web site >>>

The Richmond Times-Dispatch has also posted an article about the ceremony and the new improvements to the airport. http://bit.ly/cFIFHi

Historic Route 1 Promotes Tourism in Chesterfield

President of the Jefferson Davis Association Scott Rogers shows us some of the historic landmarks travelers can see along Route 1.

2010 Celebrate Chesterfield Business! Event Planned

Chesterfield County Economic Development Announces Celebrate Chesterfield Business!

Chesterfield County and this year’s sponsors join the Commonwealth of Virginia in celebrating Business Appreciation Week throughout the Commonwealth. Coordinated each year by the Virginia Department of Business Assistance, Business Appreciation Week is scheduled for May 16th – 22th, 2010.

Chesterfield County Economic Development will host Celebrate Chesterfield Business! for local businesses in honor of Business Appreciation on May 19th at the Courtyard by Marriott in Chester. Sponsors for this year’s event include DuPont, Village Bank, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Dominion, and Courtyard by Marriott.

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Priority Nissan Locates in Chesterfield

Priority Nissan plans to construct a new 32,000 square foot facility, invest approximately $7.5 million in the location and create 60 jobs.

Chesterfield County Economic Development assisted in the project.

2010 Celebrate Chesterfield Business Event Planned

Chesterfield County Economic Development Announces Celebrate Chesterfield Business!


Chesterfield County and this year’s sponsors join the Commonwealth of Virginia in celebrating Business Appreciation Week throughout the Commonwealth. Coordinated each year by the Virginia Department of Business Assistance, Business Appreciation Week is scheduled for May 16th – 22th, 2010.


This year’s Business Appreciation Week theme is “A Commonwealth of Opportunity”. Every day, in thousands of different ways, Virginia’s businesses touch their communities with helping hands and loyal support. “Local businesses contribute to the strength of our local economy and provide enhanced quality of life for our residents,” said Chesterfield County Administrator James J. L. Stegmaier. “I am privileged to officially thank every business in our community during Business Appreciation Week.”


Chesterfield County Economic Development will host Celebrate Chesterfield Business! for local businesses in honor of Business Appreciation on May 19th at the Courtyard by Marriott in Chester. This event is by invitation only, however, if you are interested in attending, are a Chesterfield County business and have not yet received your invitation, please contact Economic Development. Driving directions are avaliable here.


Other sponsors for this year’s event include DuPont, Village Bank, Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, Dominion, and Courtyard by Marriott.


This year Chesterfield County will be announcing the Annual First Choice Business Award winners during the event. Super Radiator Coils was the 2009 Business of the Year recipient.


For more information on this year’s Celebrate Chesterfield Business! contact Lori Perez at (804) 318-8567, or email at lori@chesterfieldbusiness.com










Historic Route 1 project launched in Chesterfield

Lt. Gov. BillBolling
The Richmond-Times Dispatch has posted an article about the Historic Route 1 project in Chesterfield. Times-Dispatch writer Wesley P. Hester reports on the first leg of an effort to transform U.S. 1 from a worn and weary highway into a 2,400-mile tourist attraction.

A crowd of about 50 gathered with umbrellas yesterday at the Half Way House Restaurant on U.S. 1 to celebrate the honor for U.S. 1, as well as the launch of a related website and improvements to Jefferson Davis Highway.

“In Virginia, tourism is big business,“ said Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling from the porch of the manor house restaurant, built in 1760. “Anything we can do to help share the Virginia story with the rest of the nation is a wonderful thing to do, and that’s exactly what this project is designed to do.“

The new web site is located at HistoricRouteOne.com

Read the entire article online at the Richmond Times-Dispatch web site >>>

Hill PHOENIX Previews 2nd Plant in Chesterfield

Hill PHOENIX

County officials, along with current company employees, were invited to a sneak preview of Hill PHOENIX’s second manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County Virginia. Hill PHOENIX currently operates an existing 508,000 square foot facility on Ruffin Mill Road and is preparing to open a second 317,000 square foot facility on Battery Brook Parkway in the James River Industrial Park. The company designs and manufactures refrigerated display cases.

Venture Forum Presents "Lunch with CEOs"

A Roundtable discussion between emerging entrepreneurs and veteran CEOs

Date: May 13, 2010
Time: 11:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
Program: 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Mentoring
Location: Westwood Club
6200 West Club Lane, Richmond, VA 23226
Cost: $25 including lunch

Entrepreneur Qualifications:
(some discretionary exceptions might be made)
• Established Business
• At least $100,000 annual revenue
• Committed to fast growth
• At least two employees
• On track to create new jobs

Qualified applicants who cannot be accommodated for the May13th event will be placed on a waiting list for the next Lunch With CEOs event scheduled for August 21st. Entrepreneurs will be admitted by invitation only (limited openings) Each Roundtable discussion will include three Entrepreneurs seeking mentoring, two CEOs Mentors who have built multi-million dollar businesses and one Sponsor representative.

Contact:
Chuck McCabe
804-204-1040
cmccabe@peoplestax.com
Venture Forum
804-267.3370

“Lunch with CEOs is a ‘must-go’ event for new entrepreneurs and rising businesses. It’s a great opportunity to meet with and learn from successful, veteran business owners. I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to attending future meetings!” Farah Hottle, Founder, eMommie.com.

“Thank you for the invite to the Lunch meeting. I really enjoyed myself and it was a very useful investment of my time.” Prince Rich, Founder & President, Rich Technology Group

NxLevel Business Writing Course Offered

The Crater Small Business Development Center of Longwood University in partnership with the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce, Hopewell Chamber of Commerce and ConnectSouthside will be offering an 8 week Business Plan Class using the popular curriculum NxLevel. NxLevel is a comprehensive Business Writing course. The class focuses on teaching the necessities for improving business practices while producing a comprehensive business plan to assist business expansion decisions and activities.

Topics that are covered:

  • Planning & Research: Entrepreneurship
  • Organizational Structure & Management
  • Marketing: Analyzing & Understanding
  • Marketing Strategies, tactics & Implementation
  • Financial Overview: books, records & control
  • Managing Your Money
  • Understanding Financial Statements
  • Financing Your Business – alternative sources of money

Dates:
April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15th

Time:
4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Location:
Crater Planning District Commission Board Room
1964 Wakefield Street, Petersburg, VA 23805

Cost:
$250.00
*$200.00 for those in the Cameron jurisdiction and Petersburg, Colonial Heights & Hopewell Chamber Members

RSVP:
girardijm@longwood.edu
804-518-2003

Space is limited – Registration will be required!

*The Cameron Foundation jurisdictions: Cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell, the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George and Sussex and the portion of Chesterfield lying South of Route 10.

JES Construction Grows Staff

JES Construction, a leading engineering solutions company specializing in foundation repair, basement waterproofing and crawlspace moisture control, has added additional staff to continue to provide outstanding service and work to their growing clientele in the greater Richmond area. JES introduces Crystal Randolph of Carson, Va., as a service coordinator; Michelle McLees of Chesterfield, Va., as a marketing coordinator; Harold Jones of Midlothian, Va., as a home improvement specialist and Rob Scott of Richmond, Va., as an inspector.

Randolph brings 8 years of office management and customer service experience to the service department. She will be responsible for scheduling service appointments and responding to customer inquiries. Her problem solving and people skills will help to maintain JES’ strong reputation for customer care and satisfaction.

McLees has over seven years of experience in the fields of public relations and marketing communications and has worked for successful brands and organizations such as 3M, the American Heart Association, Bag Boy and U.S. Cellular. McLees will coordinate marketing and public relations efforts at JES. She has a BS in Business Administration from Old Dominion University.

Jones previously owned and operated Jones Quality Construction in Smithville, N.J. which specialized in crawlspace and basement work and repair. He has also managed construction crews and worked hands-on in the home building and remodeling industry for over 20 years. His knowledge and experience is a tremendous addition to the JES team.

Scott comes to JES from S.D. Services, a geotechnical drilling company, where he managed projects as well as served as the site foreman. He is also certified by OSHA as a responsible person on site for soil classification. As an inspector at JES, his knowledge of soil evaluation and how it aids in the design and construction of stable and lasting foundations will be an asset to this position.

“Our experienced, upbeat and dedicated staff is why we are a successful and growing company,” says Jesse Waltz, P.E., President of JES Construction, Inc. “Crystal, Michelle, Harold and Scott are great additions to the JES team and will help us to continue to deliver superior work and service to our customers.”

For more information about JES Construction please visit www.jeswork.com.

Local Ad Agency Teams up with NASCAR

Franklin Street Marketing, a Chesterfield-based healthcare marketing and advertising agency, recently finished producing a groundbreaking national campaign for Health Management Associates (HMA), a nationwide network of hospitals. The campaign features one of NASCAR’s best and most beloved drivers, Mark Martin, as the spokesperson and touts HMA’s ER Extra, a new system-wide initiative to improve ER wait times.

The ER Extra campaign is the first in the hospital category to feature a celebrity of Martin’s caliber as the spokesperson. It is also the first to feature Martin’s wife, Arlene, and is Mark Martin’s only healthcare-related sponsorship this season.

The campaign included point-of-purchase and event promotion materials, four television spots, and several print ads, radio spots, and outdoor boards. The television spots are available to view on YouTube.

Franklin Street Marketing is a Chesterfield County-based company with over 20 years of experience in marketing and advertising for hospitals and other health organizations. The company strives to make a difference in our community and nationally by helping healthcare organizations provide care to their patients. When hospitals can get their message out, they are in a better position to prevent and detect illness early on, and save lives.

For more information on Franklin Street or the HMA ER Extra campaign featuring Mark Martin, visit franklinstreet.com.

Sabra Featured in Times-Dispatch Article

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Sabra Dipping Co., a New York-based food manufacturer is putting the finishing touches on a new factory in Chesterfield County…

In an article published today, John Reid Blackwell describes the progress made by Sabra on its new facility in the Ruffin Mill Industrial Park.

View the online article here. >>>

MIRR Breaks Ground to Improve Midlothian Turnpike

Midlothian Initiative to Revitalize Rights of Way (MIRR) broke ground today on a landscaping project that promises to bring visual improvements to a stretch of Route 60 in Chesterfield County. Senator John Watkins, Jay Stegmaier, Dan Gecker, Will Davis, Bill Levitt, Ray Birk, Duane Schumaker, Tom Jacobson, and Pete Stith participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. The MIRR Task Force is a sub-committee of the Greater Southport Business Association.

The subcommittee and Chesterfield County have been working with Timmons Group to develop a plan to improve, beautify and revitalize the roadways, medians and rights of way in the Huguenot/Courthouse/Midlothian area. The design plan calls for several phases.

The first phase will enhance the medians along Midlothian Turnpike from Alverser Drive on the west to Johnson Willis Drive on the east. The work will cost approximately $680,000 (including maintenance) and will be paid over five years through a special tax assessment of the area property owners.

A presentation showing the area being planned for improvements, type of landscaping being considered and before/after photos is available for download on the Greater Southport Business Association web site.

Austin Brockenbrough Cuts Ribbon to Open New Office

Austin Brockenbrough & Associates, a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm, celebrated their expansion and relocation to their new offices in the Boulders Office Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 9, 2010. Formed in 1955, Brockenbrough provides surveying, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services to a wide variety of public and private clients.

As a result of their commitment to being responsible stewards of the environment, they invested in renovations that comply with LEED principles such as energy efficient systems, recycled materials and low VOC paints and hope to receive LEED certification for their efforts.

Brockenbrough differentiates itself by providing superior quality control, maintaining conservative fiscal and ethical management and having only highly qualified professionals responsible for projects.

Governor McDonnell Attends Groundbreaking for SportsQuest

Governor Bob McDonnell

Governor Bob McDonnell joined Dr. Steve Burton and Chesterfield County officials today, March 10, 2010, for groundbreaking ceremonies on the East Campus of SportsQuest located at Route 288 and Powhite Parkway.

Governor McDonnell spoke to the crowd of supporters about creating jobs and investment in both Virginia and in Chesterfield County.

Dr. Steve Burton is CEO and Founder of SportsQuest. He owns and operates Richmond Ice Zone off of Midlothian Turnpike. He also supports his short track, speed skaters which are National Champions and who have competed at the Winter Olympics.

The East Campus is 115-acres and includes a 17-field tournament complex for multiple sports, an amphitheater and a central plaza as part of its Festival Park. This campus will be the largest synthetic turf campus in the United States.

The West Campus is slated for construction in the fall. It will include a 5,000-seat arena, 2,500-seat ice multi-sports center, a velodrome for track bicycling, an aquatics center, a fitness center, office space, sports medicine center, retail and a hotel.

If you would like more information, please visit www.sportsquest.biz

Sportsquest Groundbreaking

Kenco Logistic Services Expanding in Chesterfield

Kenco will be adding 25 – 30 new jobs and investing $1.6 million at their current site at the Walthall Enterchange in Chesterfield County.

Kenco Logistic Services is one of the nation’s leading third-party logistics providers and has grown to over 100 facilities and more than 25 million square feet of warehouse space in 32 states and Canada. Kenco manages facilities for the automotive, food, textile, appliance, and healthcare industries.

Devon USA will act as the General Contractor for the expansion. Devon is a leading developer and general contractor for warehouse, distribution, and light manufacturing facilities in the Mid-Atlantic area.

Chesterfield County Economic Development assisted with the expansion as well as the Virginia Department of Business Assistance.

Dan Gecker, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, said, “The growth of our existing industry is a key element in our economic development strategy and we are extremely pleased that Kenco is expanding in Chesterfield County.”

Gordon Mulkey, Kenco General Manager, commented, “Chesterfield County is a terrific location for business and we look forward to this expansion. We are very pleased with the pro-business environment and level of support we have received.”

America’s First Successful Site Search

America’s first agricultural business was started in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Chesterfield Company Selected for VALET Program

Sealeze Selected to Participate in Virginia’s VALET Program

Two-year program provides resources to support international business

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) has announced the acceptance of a Chesterfield company, Sealeze, into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Launched in January 2002, the program assists exporters in the Commonwealth that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as an expansion strategy.

Sealeze joins the program as part of the 17th class of VALET companies. To participate, each eligible business must meet several quantitative criteria and complete an application process. Participating firms are chosen based on their dedication to growth through export. Currently, more than 100 Virginia companies have been accepted to participate in the VALET program.

Sealeze is the industry leader in providing brush-based solutions for industrial, military and aerospace applications. The company’s brush products provide a simple, cost-effective way to flexibly seal, shield, protect, close gaps, guide, position, dissipate static, clean and address many other applications. Sealeze weather seals close gaps around all types of doors, significantly reducing building energy costs and they provide an effective barrier to pests like rodents, birds and insects without impairing door movement. Custom-forming capabilities enable shapes and designs that best meet application needs. Sealeze is known for its ability to turn-around engineered solutions about twice as fast as the industry average. Sealeze’s high customer satisfaction is supported by their ISO9001:2000, Kaizen, and Lean TPM programs.

Read more on the VEDP web site >>>

Call for Nominations – 2010 Chesterfield County First Choice Business Awards

Each year Chesterfield County Virginia honors local companies that contribute to the county’s economy and its citizens. The intent is to give recognition to businesses that consistently contribute to the community by giving back to the citizens of Chesterfield through community service, create and deliver products or services to its customers which are innovative, is a leader in valuing its employees, and upholds the principles and standards of ethical business practices.

Do you know a deserving Chesterfield County company? Then nominate them for a 2010 First Choice Business Award!

Nominate a Company >>>

SportsQuest Gets $15 million More in Federal Stimulus Bonds


The Richmond-Times Dispatch has posted an article about the SportsQuest project in Chesterfield. Times-Dispatch writer Wesley P. Hester reports on the additional funds now available to the project.

SportsQuest — the 250-acre, $250 million sports mega-complex slated for groundbreaking in weeks in Chesterfield County — has gotten another significant financial boost courtesy of federal stimulus funds.

The county today announced plans to allocate an additional $15 million in recovery-zone bonds to the project through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

SportsQuest received its first $15 million allocation in December as the only private economic development project in the county that qualified.

Earlier this month, unused bonds from across the state went into a pool. Then-Gov. Timothy M. Kaine last week allocated the additional money to Chesterfield for SportsQuest.

Read the entire article online at the Richmond Times-Dispatch web site >>>

Precision Recycling Sees Green in Glass

The Richmond-Times Dispatch has posted an article in the Business section about Precision Recycling Industries of Virginia. Times-Dispatch writer John Reid Blackwell reports on the interesting work happening at The Sustainability Park in eastern Chesterfield County .

Bill Richardson doesn’t think of himself as an environmentalist so much as a “green entrepreneur.”

“I like taking something that is thrown away and making it into a useful product, especially a product that replaces hazardous materials,” he said.

Richardson’s green venture is all about glass, as illustrated by the 25 tons of shattered glass piled at the bay doors of his company’s plant in Chesterfield County. The broken bits of green, amber and clear glass are what is called “post-consumer” waste, including jars and the remnants of countless castaway beer bottles.

“What we are doing is taking glass that would go into landfills, diverting it from landfills and making 100 percent green products,” he said.

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Read the entire article on the Times-Dispatch web site >>>

Hill PHOENIX Expanding In Chesterfield County

Second Building to Focus on New Technology

Hill PHOENIX has announced that it will expand in Chesterfield County with the leasing of 317,319 square feet at 1301 Battery Brooke Parkway. The company designs and manufactures a comprehensive line of refrigerated display merchandisers for commercial applications. Space constraints at the company’s original building on Ruffin Mill Road necessitated the search for additional space. The company will have two locations in the county.

Total investment including tenant up fit and new machinery and tools is anticipated to be more than $9.3 million. In addition to the capital investment the company expects to add new jobs as the project develops. “This production facility will be a good addition to our current production facility already located in Chesterfield County,” said Tom Marcy, Vice President and General Manager for the Hill PHOENIX Case Division. “We will now have the ability to better support our customers without some of the constraints of our current facility. This is a win-win for our customers, employees, and the industry”, he added.

“Hill PHOENIX has been an important corporate citizen in Chesterfield County for over 10 years and we are thrilled that Hill PHOENIX chose to expand in Chesterfield County,” said Art Warren, chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors. “The area’s stable workforce and practical business costs have helped the company succeed, and I congratulate Hill PHOENIX on an expansion that will continue to distinguish the company and improve its bottom line,” he added.

“We looked at several locations in the neighboring areas before choosing the Battery Brook Parkway site. Clearly staying within Chesterfield County was a plus as we have developed a very good working relationship with the County over the years, and they treat us right” said Marcy.

Hill PHOENIX designs, manufactures, sells and installs refrigerated display cases, refrigeration systems, power systems and walk-in coolers. The company’s executive offices are located in Conyers, GA.

In addition to the Chesterfield County Economic Development Department, the company was assisted by Grubb & Ellis/Harrison & Bates, The Virginia Department of Business Assistance and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.

Please contact Emily Gitchell (804-451-2548) Director of Human Resources if you have employment interest.

Bon Secours Planning Large Investment in Chesterfield

New Watkins Centre ambulatory care campus projected for 2011

A new $30 million Bon Secours ambulatory care campus will bring an influx of capital investment and 100 new jobs to northwest Chesterfield County in addition to increased availability of ambulatory services for the county’s fast growing population.

The new campus of Bon Secours will be located at Watkins Centre, at the corner of Route 288 and Midlothian Turnpike, just 4.5 miles from Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center. Scheduled completion for Phase I of the project is 2011.

Map of Watkins Centre with Bon Secours

“We are very pleased to make an announcement that will have such a tremendous economic benefit to the county,” said Art Warren, chairman of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors. “Bon Secours’ development adds important healthcare services for the community, creates a substantial number of jobs, and is strategically positioned to be a success for both the health system and the county.”

Bon Secours at Watkins Centre will be built in phases with Phase I consisting of 100,000 square feet of space that includes a freestanding emergency department, a comprehensive diagnostic imaging center and a physician medical office building which will house primary care, obstetrics and gynecology and internal medicine physician practices.

When Phase II is completed, the total medical campus will consist of some 200,000 square feet of space. Plans for Phase II are still under development.

“Chesterfield County has been a great partner; we worked closely in selecting the Watkins Centre property for development,” said Peter J. Bernard, chief executive officer of Bon Secours Virginia. “We have done our due diligence on this project and expect all of our services to be at or near capacity soon after operations begin.”

According to Chesterfield Country officials, the Midlothian area surrounding the Watkins Centre is expected to grow significantly in the next 10 years, creating a need for more medical services to accommodate the growing population.

The northwest part of the county, where the Watkins Centre is located, will service three large residential and commercial areas of Chesterfield as well as Powhatan, Goochland, and Western Henrico counties.

The Watkins Centre, already under development, has room for 2.5 million square feet of office space, 200,000 of which is already developed and 1.3 million square feet of retail space, 900,000 of which is already developed. “This area is one of the key gateways to the future economic growth of Chesterfield County. This project is a perfect fit and we’re excited about the continued investment of Bon Secours in our community,” said Jay Stegmaier, County Administrator for Chesterfield County.

“Adding 200,000 square feet of medical facilities is a key element of the Watkins Centre,” said Sen. John Watkins, who represents Chesterfield County. “Bon Secours is integral to the property’s development and compliments everything we are trying to accomplish in Chesterfield. The health system’s St. Francis Medical Center has already been a tremendous asset to our residents and the new development will serve us well.”

Bon Secours is a not-for-profit Catholic health system with four hospitals in the greater Richmond metropolitan area; St. Mary’s, Memorial Regional, Richmond Community Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center, as well as Bon Secours Medical Group which is composed of more than 40 physician practice groups.