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| | New Business Licenses July | | |
See the full list of new June business licenses:
PDF Format (.pdf) or Excel Format (.xlsx)
New Business Highlights from July:
We extend a warm welcome to all of our new businesses.
Thank you for putting down roots to grow in Isle of Wight County!
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Bringing back an event favorite, The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 State of the County. Teaming up with Isle of Wight County and the Towns of Smithfield and Windsor, this luncheon will be held Monday, September 8, 2025, from 12-2pm at the Smithfield Center. Sponsorships are available!
Purchase your ticket here!
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Big Change Coming to Food Packaging in Virginia!
Starting July 1, 2025, large chain restaurants (with 20+ locations in Virginia) can no longer use Styrofoam (EPS foam) containers. By July 1, 2026, all food vendors — including small restaurants, food trucks, and salad bars — must make the switch too.
These single-use foam containers are being phased out because they are harmful to our health, our communities, and our environment. This statewide push will help cut down on litter, protect wildlife, and use more eco-friendly options like paper, plant-based, or reusable containers.
Tip for business owners: Turn this into a positive! Let your customers know you're going green. Share your switch to compostable, biodegradable, and reusable products — it’s a great way to show you care about the environment and your community! You can also encourage patrons to BYO-to-go and reduce waste.
Not in food service? You’re still encouraged to make the switch! Any business currently using EPS should explore better packaging solutions.
Note: Some local exemptions may be available for businesses in financial hardship, but those who don’t follow the rules could face a $50/day fine.
To learn more, visit the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality here!
| | Whether you’re starting a small business or growing an existing business, Smithfield and Carrollton have several office buildings with space to suit your needs! | | |
1607 South Church Street
2,000 SF office space in a multi-tenant property features an entryway, conference room, flex room, and 5-6 large private office spaces, private kitchenette, plus 3 restrooms.
Lease Rate: $2,900/month, (first month free, 1-year term)
Contact: Jason Goodin, Virginia 1st Realty Group, 757.880.7061
View flyer here
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1031 South Church Street
Recently renovated 1,000 SF building for lease with a kitchenette. Parking is available in the front and rear of the building.
Lease Rate: $14.00/SF (including landscaping maintenance)
Contact: Trey Gwaltney, 757.371.4561
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1801 South Church Street
One 9' x 12' single office with window in a multi-tenant building. Features four restrooms and plenty of parking in the back of the building.
Lease Rate: $500/month (including utilities)
Contact: Julie Hopkins, 757.754.6996
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401B Grace Street (Hallwood Business Center)
420 SF office space in a multi-tenant property features a private entrance, off-site parking, and ADA accessible. Common amenities include lobby, conference room, and galley kitchen
Lease Rate: $950/month (including utilities)
Contact: Mark Hall,
757.357.3113
View flyer here
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15221 Carrollton Blvd.
(Triad Building)
Three office suites ranging from 400 to 516 SF and one 11.5' x 14.5' single second floor office in a multi-tenant building offer a welcoming, professional environment.
Lease Rate - Suites:
Begin at $16.50/SF
(including utilities and parking)
Lease Rate - Single Office:
$275/month
Contact: Frank Jester 757.641.9276
View flyer here
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15064 Carrollton Blvd. (Carrollton Business Center)
One 15' x 10' single office space in a modern, all-inclusive luxury business center includes guest WiFi, shared kitchen, break room and training/ conference room, and keyless building entry.
Lease Rate: $550/month (including utilities)
Contact: Megan Tokarcik,
1st Advantage Realty
757.650.7888
View website here
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Search the County's available properties database
for more commercial or industrial properties. If you own
or represent a commercial property in Isle of Wight County
that is available for sale or lease, please CONTACT US,
and we will add it to our database.
| | SMITHFIELD FARMERS MARKET: LOYALTY PROGRAM | |
Did you know the Smithfield Farmers Market has a Loyalty Program? Shop around with different vendors, collect stamps, and score some awesome exclusive merch! Come see them Saturdays from 9 am–noon at 115 Main Street in downtown Smithfield!
Support local + get rewarded = win-win!
NEED MORE INFORMATION? Visit SmithfieldFarmersMarket.com
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We're calling on Isle of Wight County residents – your voice matters!
Isle of Wight County is developing a Multi-modal Safety Action Plan to make our roads safer, and we want to hear from the people who know them best – you!
- What areas concern you the most?
- Where can we make improvements?
- What changes would make you feel safer on the road?
Share your ideas, concerns and experiences to help create a safer transportation network for everyone.
LEARN MORE AND TAKE OUR ONLINE SURVEY TODAY: IsleofWight.gov/SafeStreets
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