Dinwiddie County Economic Development

09/29/2026

The Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting a Franchising 101: Starting a Business Through Franchise webinar on Thursday, October 7 at noon. This webinar will go over: what to look for in a franchise, which franchises do well in our region, and state and local regulations to be aware of before signing a franchise agreement.

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What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in Virginia? Whether you are interested in operating a full-time business, being a semi-absentee investor, or having a highly profitable summer business, learn...

09/25/2026

: We are proud to highlight Tindall Corporation, one of the most experienced precast concrete companies in the industry, and one of the businesses that make Dinwiddie great!

Tindall Corporation designs, engineers and manufactures precast concrete solutions to your complex challenges. Tindall has more than 60 years of precast expertise and over 10,000 completed projects under their belt!

One of their current projects, is the new Central State Hospital located in north Dinwiddie. The new hospital was built using a highly customized precast concrete approach, balancing the project’s architectural vision with efficient delivery. Their team produced exterior finishes with buff-colored concrete and a specialized formliner to achieve a woodgrain texture, along with wall sections that step and curve to create a cohesive appearance across the facility.

We're proud that Tindall calls Dinwiddie home! Learn more here: https://tindallcorp.com/

09/22/2026

The Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting a AI Fundamentals: The Small Business Owner's Playbook webinar on Wednesday, September 23 at noon. This introductory session is designed to help small business owners build a practical understanding of AI concepts and where AI can fit into your business operations.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting how businesses operate, market, serve customers, and make decisions. This introductory session launches the AI Fundamentals series from Virginia SBDC and is designed to help small business owners build a practical understanding of AI concepts and where AI c...

09/18/2026

: Chesdin Automotive Petersburg VA has served the Dinwiddie community since 2006 with car care! From routine maintenance to mechanical repair, collision repair and more - Chesdin Auto is equipped to handle all of your service needs. Their team of ASE - Certified auto technicians work to manufacturer specifications and follow industry best practices.

Visit them today to experience the Chesdin difference!

09/15/2026

The Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting a Create a Basic Plan for Your Small Business webinar on Thursday, September 17th at 10am. This two-session class will take a fresh look at how to create a plan that works for your small business.

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Your plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth

09/11/2026

: We're proud to highlight Amazon.com RIC7, located right here in Dinwiddie County. Recently, this facility was upgraded to one of Amazon's new models - the Single Distribution Center (1DC). This facility is the first 1DC in Virginia and employs over 500 people! This facility is a distribution center that feeds fulfillment centers from New Jersey to Northern South Carolina.

Amazon has invested over $190B since 2010 in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Over 43 million products from independent Virginia sellers are sold on Amazon each year. We're proud to have Amazon as a community partner!

09/08/2026

The Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting a QuickBooks 201: Beyond the Basics webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 16th at 10am. This intermediate level training will help you get more value from the platform by showing you how to use advanced tools, spot errors, and build better reports to support your business decisions.

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This intermediate-level training will help you get more value from the platform by showing you how to use advanced tools, spot errors, and build better reports to support your business decisions.

08/28/2026

- We're proud to spotlight Giuseppe's Pizza, serving Dinwiddie with authentic Italian cuisine. Open everyday for lunch and dinner, Giuseppe's is a Dinwiddie favorite! Don't miss their blackened chicken primavera or their bruschetta. Visit their website for hours and menu: https://giuseppesspizza.com/?utm_source=gbp

📍 7022 Boydton Plank Road, N. Dinwiddie, VA 23803
📱 (804) 733-1300

08/26/2026

The Virginia Small Business Development Center is hosting a free Setting Up Your Accounting System webinar on September 2nd at noon. Learn the basics of online accounting, understand what a Chart of Accounts is and how it varies by industry and leave with clear next steps.

More information & to register: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=50460111

08/21/2026

- We're excited to spotlight Union Air Heating & Cooling, a full-service heating and air conditioning company established in 1989. Union Air offers several services to help with your heating and cooling needs, including: preventative maintenance, service and installations, custom system designs and more.

Union Air is a proud Class A Contractor and is fully licensed, insured and bonded. Visit their website for more information: https://www.unionairinc.com/

📍 4704 Boydton Plank Road, N. Dinwiddie, VA 23803
📱 (804) 732-3559

Union Air Heating & Cooling in Petersburg, Virginia provides full service heating maintenance and air conditioning repairs at a price that fits comfortably within your budget.