JANUARY 2026

The Isle of Wight County Economic Development team wishes you

a Happy New Year filled with progress, collaboration, and shared success!

The 460 Commerce Center, located in Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, received its Certificate of Occupancy and is ready to welcome a new business to Isle of Wight County!

For more information, view the flyer here.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCH & LEARN:

WITH THE TRAVELING BROKER

Join the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce and The Traveling Broker for a bite-sized Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, that will give you the tools to launch your own business with confidence. 


You Will Learn:

• How to properly set up as a self-employed professional
• Choosing the right business structure
• Overview of retirement plan options for the self-employed
• Steps you can take immediately to start your self-employment journey

Event takes place 12-1 p.m. at the Isle of Wight County Museum (103 Main St.). Members are $10; non-members are $20. Please register here!


NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: DECEMBER

See the full list of new December business licenses:

PDF Format (.pdf) or Excel Format (.xlsx)

New Business Highlights from December:

• Waltz Water Technologies, LLC (Smithfield)



We extend a warm welcome to all of our new businesses.

Thank you for putting down roots to grow in Isle of Wight County!

FREE RECORDED BUSINESS WEBINARS

Did you know the Small Business Development Center has a number of recorded webinars available for free online? Business topics include: Access to Capital, Childcare, Craft Beverage, Cybersecurity, eCommerce, Finance, Management, Patent & Trademarks, Restaurant & Retail, Sales & Marketing, Spanish Language, Start ups, and Government Contracting. Watch on your own schedule!

View the webinars here!


FEATURE YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE!

We know businesses in Isle of Wight County rock, and we want to tell the world! If you’d like to have your business featured on our website, in our newsletter (1000+ subscribers), and on our social media (Facebook and Instagram) for FREE, contact us and be prepared to tell your story for our Isle Biz Rocks feature! We’ll ask you to send us a 250-word summary, several pictures, and your logo — that’s it! Easy as 1-2-3!

Want to revisit some of our features? Visit our archives here! 


PRIME COMMERCIAL SITE FOR SALE
CARRSVILLE HWY (U.S. ROUTE 58)

59.66 acres of land along Carrsville Hwy. (U.S. Route 58 Business) in southern Isle of Wight County is available for sale. This site offers flexibility for commercial, light industrial and mixed-use concepts. Public water and sewer are available. The site is located within a Virginia Enterprise Zone near the Franklin Regional Airport and industrial facilities such as Global Cellulose Fibers (formerly International Paper), ST Tissue and Franklin Lumber. Its proximity to major freight corridors and the Port of Virginia enhances its development potential. Buyer to perform all due diligence regarding zoning, utilities, environmental conditions, and development feasibility.  

View the Property Flyer here!

For more information, contact Kimberly Edwards, REMAX Country to Coast,

at (757)630-8462 or Kimberly.Edwards@remax.com


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.

Save the dates for Restaurant Week! Participating restaurants will showcase some favorites dishes and offer new items on special Restaurant Week Menus at a great price. Follow Visit Smithfield VA on Facebook or check the Tourism website for more information!

Shop local food, crafts, art and more indoors while the weather's cold! This once-a-month market (January 17, February 14, and March 7) is perfect to tide you over until the spring when the outdoor market will continue outside at 115 Main St.

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT www.InsideTheIsle.com

757.356.1962