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Over the last few weeks, the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has hosted ribbon cuttings to celebrate the opening of the following new businesses:
Aurora's Bakery is a family-owned and operated business featuring artisan bread and pastries using fresh milled flour from Virginia. (107 Institute Street, Suite B, Smithfield)
Aloha Cravings is a family-owned and operated business serving up Hawaiian and Asian food. Eagle Harbor Shopping Center in Carrollton (13478 Carrollton Blvd.)
| | NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: JUNE | | |
See the full list of new June business licenses:
PDF Format (.pdf) or Excel Format (.xlsx)
New Business Highlight from June:
• Carpenter's DPF Service - Windsor
• The Cozy Room (at Hamtown Mercantile) - Smithfield
• Chimney Hill Capital Group 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!
| | BUSINESS NAVIGATOR SESSIONS | | |
Presenting a new opportunity for Isle of Wight County businesses to connect one-on-one with experienced small business guidance close to home!
Hosted in partnership with the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center, these confidential sessions are designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners navigate real-world challenges and opportunities. Areas of discussion include (but are not limited to) marketing, growth strategy, access to capital, succession planning, and general operations.
Scan the QR code above or click here to reserve your spot!
With more than 25 years of marketing and marketing technology experience, including 16 years as owner of Bluestreak Marketing, Todd DuRose brings firsthand experience in building, operating, and growing a business. His practical approach and passion for helping entrepreneurs make these sessions valuable for both emerging and established businesses.
| | MARKETING GRANT OPPORTUNITY
FROM VIRGINIA TOURISM CORP. | | |
The VTC Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program is open and accepting applications! This is a reimbursable grant program to leverage existing marketing funds. The program is a 1:1 match, with a $5,000 max award.
Who is eligible: small tourism-related business with 20 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, including boutique retail, restaurants, food trucks, small attractions, craft breweries, distilleries, wineries, boutique lodging and B&Bs, and events focused on shoulder season visitation.
Online applications are due by 5:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Visit https://vatc.org/grants/mmlp to get started.
(Please email vtcgrants@virginia.org with any questions)
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BUSINESS BUILDER COURSE AT
CAMP COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Paul D. Camp Community College's Workforce Development Center is excited to offer "The Basics of Building a Successful Business," a practical seminar designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone interested in turning a business idea into reality.
• Tuesday, July 14, 2026
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Hybrid (in-person or online)
• Cost: $59
Participants will learn key business fundamentals including planning, marketing, budgeting, legal structures, customer service, and more.
Register at www.pdc.edu/workforce-development
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE
.57ac Smithfield Blvd.
A .57-acre commercial land parcel in Smithfield is available for sale. This site offers flexibility for commercial and mixed-used concepts; perfect for a professional office such as attorney, doctor, insurance agent, accountant, consultant, surveyor, or other compatible commercial uses. Excellent visibility and accessibility in a prime location. Public water and sewer are available.
View the Property here!
For more information, contact Durwood Scott,
Principal Broker, at DurwoodScott1@gmail.com
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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.
| | VIRGINIA SALES TAX HOLIDAY AUGUST 7-9 | | |
Tax-free savings are coming soon across the Commonwealth—don't miss out!
From Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9, shop local and skip the sales tax on these qualifying items:
• School supplies
• Clothing and footwear
• Hurricane and emergency preparedness supplies
• ENERGY STAR™ and WaterSense™ products
Get more for less! Don’t wait—mark your calendar and get ready to save!
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Take a self-guided road trip through Isle of Wight County to learn more about noteworthy local figures and events of the American Revolution in honor of the United States’ Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the 1776 Declaration of Independence.
This route--peppered with tales of bravery, drama, military engagement, politics and the domestic scene--has 14 stops, and each has audio guides and information to reveal the significance of these locations. A map view and driving directions guide users from one stop to the next. Along the way, there is additional information about things to do, places to explore and food stops for hungry road-trippers.
All patriots...begin your journey here!
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