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MISSION STATEMENT:
The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses and the community through advocacy, education, and promotion.
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The Chamber E-blast is a weekly e-newsletter distributed weekly. All information for consideration in the newsletter is due by Friday for the following week's e-newsletter.
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The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce our Annual Dinner!
Join us on March 14 at 6:00 PM at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society for an evening of celebration, community, and a little suspense.
TICKETS:
$60 per person
$100 per couple
Grab your friends and be among the first to find out who will take home our Business Awards this year.
Enjoy live music from Edison and Company, and dinner catered by Scoots Barbecue with sweet treats from Mouth of the South Treats & More.
This night is all about community, connection, and celebrating our roots—from the water to Main Street, past to present.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Amazing food
- Drinks & celebration toasts
- Live music
- Business awards
- A special evening in the brand-new event space at the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society.
| | Your online destination for all things-to-do in Gloucester County, Virginia. For visitors and locals alike, you’ll find events in all categories from family friendly, arts and crafts, sports and music to annual hosted events on Main Street in the historic Gloucester Village like The Daffodil Festival, Symphony Under the Stars, and much more. | |
PARTNER WITH GCPS
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I am Gene Schoeck, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Gloucester County Public Schools. My goal is to provide students that are enrolled in one of our Career Technical Education programs with a High-Quality Work-Based Learning opportunity to support and enhance their learning experience. In order to provide Internships, Apprenticeships, and Entrepreneurship opportunities, I rely on business partnerships in the community.
I am inviting businesses to create a partnership with GCPS. While I have many business partners already, I know there are many others missing out on the opportunity to help our youth maintain their roots here in Gloucester County. If businesses cannot support those experiences, we also welcome them to be guest speakers, mock interview participants, and attend our career expos and job fairs.
In addition to providing those opportunities, we need members for our CTE Advisory Council. The mission of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Council at Gloucester County Public Schools is to support and enhance the quality and relevance of CTE programs by fostering strong partnerships between education, industry, and the community. The council provides guidance to ensure students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to succeed in postsecondary education and the workforce. We currently need to rebuild our business partner membership, as we rely on current industry professionals to provide us with the relevant guidance. We meet quarterly and our first meeting was November 5th. Remaining meetings are February 11, 2026 & May 13, 2026.
Although CTE is my priority, I also work hard to ensure all GHS students have employment, and I would also be glad to help any businesses fill their vacancies with students that are ready to learn a new career. In addition to the many students looking for after school jobs, there are many graduating in January that will be seeking full time employment.
To learn more, I can be reached at:
Gene Schoeck
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Career & Technical Education
Gloucester High School
(804)693-7895
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The CTE classes we teach at Gloucester High School are:
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Automotive Technology
Carpentry
Culinary
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
N.J.R.O.T.C.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Computer Information Systems
Entrepreneurship
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Agricultural Science
Floriculture
Horticulture
Landscaping
E.M.T.
Health Assisting Careers
Nurse Aide
Patient Care Tech
Sports Medicine
Veterinary Science
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT ARTS ON MAIN?
We have regular art and art education classes for artists of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds—come learn a new skill!
Each month, we have a new exhibit in our front Gallery. We open each new exhibit with a reception on the first Friday of every month. See our calendar to learn about our current and upcoming exhibits.
We also have ongoing programs and events. Click the links below to learn more!
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The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s are open Monday – Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm, from February 2 - December 19, 2026. Closed for holidays on Monday, February 16; Monday, May 25; Friday & Saturday, July 3 & 4; Monday, September 7; and Thursday, November 26. We are located at 7900 Daffodil Lane in Gloucester, VA. Contact us at (804) 693-3966 x108 or brentandbeckysbulbs.com/bulb-shoppe. For more information regarding these events and to see future events please visit www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com.
Mat Pilates with Valerie:
Tuesdays, February 17, 24, 9:30 am
Mat Pilates is a total body conditioning exercise method combining flexibility and strength, using the weight of the body with control. The benefits are improved balance, posture and overall core strength. Bring a mat and enjoy the causal setting. The 45 to 60 minute class is taught by Valerie Morgan, a well trained and certified group exercise and Personal Trainer for over 42 years, 32 of those years spent as a manager at a local wellness center.$10 per person, advance registration required.
Gloucester Daffodil Club Meeting:
Thursday, February 12, 4 pm
Gloucester has an ideal daffodil-growing climate, and historic varieties and modern cultivars flourish here. Bulbs planted in the fall can be relied upon to bloom in the spring, and well-tended plantings increase over the years. Membership is open to all interested people. Four meetings are planned during the year on the second Thursday of February, May, September and November. For more information about the club contact gloucesterdaffodils@gmail.com.
February 16, 2026 Closed for Presidents Day
Open House & Vendor Market:
Saturday, February 21
Join us to celebrate the re-opening of the Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s! Local vendors will be on hand to share their products. Explore the Vendor Market from 11 AM to 2 PM, and enjoy discounts and refreshments in the Bulb Shoppe all day long!
Master Gardeners Present - Pruning:
Saturday, February 28, 10 am
Everyone is invited to join the Gloucester Master Gardeners for an informational session packed with great advice! This event is free and open to the public; no registration required.
For more information regarding this release, please contact Denise Hutchins at denise@brentandbeckysbulbs.com or (804) 693-3966 x109.
| Our greenhouse at Brent and Becky’s will soon be popping with blooms, the perfect cure for the winter blues! | | |
GLOUCESTER PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM
6382 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061
www.gloucesterva.info/pr
Elizabeth Keefer
ekeefer@gloucesterva.info | 804-693-1264.
Athletics & Recreation
Parks, Recreation and Tourism offers a wide variety of sports, programs and classes. Offerings for ages 3+ include gymnastics, yoga, fitness, day trips, park programs and more!
View the Current Catalog of Offerings
Special Events
Check out our Parks, Recreation & Tourism upcoming events!
View Our Upcoming Events
Local Athletics Leagues
Gloucester County residents enjoy access to several of the Commonwealth’s premiere athletics leagues. For questions and concerns regarding the league schedules and participation requirements, please contact the respective organizations below.
Athletics are made possible by volunteer coaches and officials. If you are interested, please let us know! Give us a call at 804-693-2355, email Parks and Recreation or add a note to your child's registration form. We will train you and help you get organized to start having fun with the kids! We do background checks on our volunteers working with children.
To learn about our programs or for more information on the activities we offer, please contact us PRT at 804-693-2355, email prt@gloucesterva.info or stop by our office 6382 Main Street.
For online registration visit https://gloucesterva.info/civicrec
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The Gloucester Revolving Loan Fund provides loans to encourage viability and sustainability of businesses in Gloucester County, with an emphasis on the Main Street area.
Program loans shall be available to eligible applicants for the following activities:
1. Fixed asset loans for acquisition, expansion, improvement and/or rehabilitation of an existing business, land, building, inventory and equipment, to include, without limitation, sites of historical significance to Gloucester Village.
2. Working capital.
To learn more about the Gloucester Revolving Loan Fund, please visit www.gloucesterloanfund.org or contact Ashley Gilmartin Weast at director@gloucesterloanfund.com.
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Tulip Time River Cruise
Our 2027 Tulip Time River Cruise with AmaWaterways is officially open — and if you’ve ever dreamed of seeing millions of tulips in full bloom across The Netherlands & Belgium, this is the sailing everyone waits for. Space is limited and sells out quickly.
April 20th 2027 - April 27th 2027
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Economic Development Incentives for Gloucester County
The purpose of the Gloucester County Economic Development Incentives is to promote and encourage the recruitment of new small businesses and expanding by aiding property and or business owners for interior and exterior improvements, advertising and website design work.
The Gloucester County Economic Development Authority (EDA) administers these programs. The incentive programs were designed to assist those businesses that will provide a return on investment to Gloucester County. The EDA will review all applications for consideration of financial incentives.
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