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Small Business Incentives

All businesses applying for Economic Development Incentives will need to submit a completed and signed IRS form W9.

The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors, Economic Development Authority and Economic Development Department are dedicated to promoting and improving the economic health and quality of life in Gloucester. These incentive programs are here to support, promote and encourage small businesses by providing assistance with interior and exterior improvements, advertising and website design work.

Property Improvement: Assistance with renovations and build-out for new + expanding businesses. Projects covered in this incentive include new floors, ceiling tiles, windows, doors, painting and other interior improvements.

Facade Improvement: This program is designed to provide assistance to property or business owners for exterior façade improvements, new signage or landscaping.

Co-op Advertising Grant: This program supports advertising and promotional activities.

E-Commerce Matching Grant Program: Offers aid with new website design and development.

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President Biden Signs 2023

Omnibus Spending Package

President Biden’s signage of the 2023 omnibus spending package, which includes the INFORM Consumers Act, bipartisan legislation that will curtail the online sale of stolen and counterfeit merchandise and will help protect businesses, employees, and consumers.

The signage of the INFORM Consumers Act into law is the first step in setting regulations on e-commerce platforms starting in 2023. This bill will bring transparency to online marketplaces by requiring verifying the identities of high-volume third-party sellers and disclose basic information for consumers and law enforcement officials to address both stolen and counterfeit merchandise being sold online with consumer safeguards, and equip law enforcement with the tools they need to crack down on illicit activity.

Retail theft has cost retailers over $69 billion annually and is responsible for the loss of hundreds of thousands of American jobs. A study on the counterfeit industry estimates that just 21 product types account for over 60 percent of all the contraband goods entering the U.S. — a loss of nearly $54.1 billion in sales.

Virginia Retail Federation would like to express our gratitude to The Buy Safe America Coalition, which was launched in August 2020 by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), leading efforts to prevent stolen and counterfeit products from proliferating on online marketplaces as well as The National Retail Federation’s tireless efforts to help bring this to fruition.

GLOUCESTER PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM

6382 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061

www.gloucesterva.info/pr

Denise Rhea Carter, 804-693-1264,

dcarter@gloucesterva.info

YOUTH BASKETBALL

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is accepting registration for Youth Basketball for ages 12 to 14, ages as of September 30, 2022. The fee is $42.00 until December 18 and $47.00 from December 19 through January 16, 2023.

The leagues will play on week nights from February 13 through March 31.

CHAIR YOGA FITNESS

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring Chair Yoga Fitness on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the Stewart Building on the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Mondays of the month. Classes are monthly for $24 each or daily for $9.

Registration deadline is January 25.

ZUMBA

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is accepting registration for Zumba on Mondays and Wednesdays at Abingdon elementary. January class fees are daily for $9 per day. Registration deadline is the day before class.

VIRGINIA FINE ARTS MUSEUM

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is accepting registration for a Best Years Trip to Virginia Fine Arts Museum in Richmond on January 18 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Most of the museum is free but some exhibits do have additional fees (on your own). Lunch at the museum is on your own. The fee is $25.00 and the deadline to register is January 12.

THE FULL HIKE

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is accepting registration for the Full Hike on February 4 at Beaverdam Park. Meet at 9:00 am at the Main Entrance. We will shuttle you to the Fary’s Mill Road entrance where you will enter the trail to hike the 9.5 miles back to the Main Entrance. This is a self-guided hike. Bring water, snacks, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. The registration fee is $5.00 and the deadline to register is January 28.

SPECIALTY INSTRUCTORS

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking individuals that are interested in teaching classes for youth or adults. Dance, gymnastics, yoga, exercise, crafts, arts, games, knitting, carving, and just about anything else you are interested in sharing. Visit the county’s webpage and look for job opportunities, all applications

For 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

The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s are open Monday – Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm. We are located at 7900 Daffodil Lane in Gloucester. Contact us at (804) 693-3966 x108 or www.thebulbshoppe.com. For more information regarding these events and to see future events please visit www.thebulbshoppe.com.

For more information regarding this release, please contact Denise Hutchins at denise@brentandbeckysbulbs.com or (804) 693-3966 x109.

Spring-flowering bulbs are now 50% off! Visit the largest bulb display in the area and enjoy the lowest prices of the season to make your garden look fabulous this spring! The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens are open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm.

VIRGINIA SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING AUTHORITY NEW LOAN PROGRAMS

The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) is spreading the news about its 2022 loan programs! These include Economic Development Loan Fund, Cash Collateral Program, Loan Guarantee Program, Child Care Financing Program, and the Microloan Program. To learn more, visit here.