INSIDE THE ISLE NEWSLETTER - JULY 2021 |
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Last month, Riverside Health System announced plans to apply for a Certificate of Public Need to establish a new, 50-bed, general acute care hospital in the County. The facility would also include four operating rooms, an emergency department and other diagnostic, procedural and physician services.
Riverside Health System currently provides primary care in Carrollton, diagnostic services in Smithfield, a healthy living community in Smithfield, featuring assisted living, memory care, long-term care and a skilled rehabilitation center. Riverside Smithfield Hospital will provide residents with more high-quality medical service options and enhance the quality of life already enjoyed in Isle of Wight. It will also support employment of hundreds of professional and support staff.
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Red Point Taphouse Celebrates Grand Opening in Smithfield
Red Point Taphouse celebrated its grand opening on June 18, 2021, with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. This fun, comfortable and local craft brewery and kitchen is located at 803 South Church Street in Smithfield and offers an eclectic menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, paired with house brews, craft cocktails and wines in a casual, vintage atmosphere. MORE
photo credit: Stacy Whiting Creative
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Farmers Service ACE Celebrates Grand Opening
Farmers Service Company celebrated its merger with ACE Hardware with a ribbon cutting on June 25, 2021, hosted by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, and a grand opening event on June 26th. The store, located at 865 W. Main Street in Smithfield, has a new look, added products and the same great service. Visit Farmers Service ACE for all your farming, concrete and home and landscaping needs.
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County Celebrates Opening of Park to Park Trail, Segment 2
On June 21, 2021, the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Transportation, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion and public opening of Segment 2 of the Park to Park Trail. The Park to Park Trail, spanning a total of more than 3 miles along Battery Park Road (Segment 1) and Nike Park Road (Segment 2), will provide economic and recreational access to local businesses, restaurants, and park facilities for non-motorized users in the Smithfield, Windsor, and Newport election districts. When complete, the Trail’s ultimate goal is to connect Nike Park in Carrollton with Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield. MORE INFO
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Business License Issuance Up 45% YTD over Last Year
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See the full list of new June business licenses:
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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Virginia Named Top State for Business....Again! |
CNBC named Virginia America’s Top State for Business. Again. Learn more about the Commonwealth’s world-class workforce, top-tier education system, and business-friendly climate HERE:
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We Want to Hear from Businesses!
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ISLE CHAT!
Economic Development wants to learn more about local businesses in order to provide assistance and resources based upon your needs. If you’re interested in expanding or starting a business or have concerns about matters that impact your business operations, we are here to help in reaching your goals and overcoming challenges.
Schedule a free 30-minute video or phone chat with our business specialist, Nicole Talton. Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Thank you for continuing to nurture your local roots here in Isle of Wight County!
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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 in our newsletter and online for for FREE, contact us and be prepared to tell your story!
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Free Business Consulting
Do you need help with a business idea, writing a business plan, marketing or maximizing profit? Jim Carroll, Executive Director of the Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is available to share his expertise with Isle of Wight County business owners, by appointment monthly at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, August 12th
Request your free, confidential appointment now by calling the Isle of Wight Chamber at 757-357-3502 or email chamber@theisle.biz.
See the Economic Development calendar of events for additional consulting dates and information on additional business workshops that may be of interest.
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FEATURED AVAILABLE PROPERTY
Carrollton Blvd./Rte 17 at Brewers Neck Blvd./Rte 258)
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Four contiguous parcels located at the northwest quadrant of Carrollton Boulevard/Route 17 and Brewers Neck Boulevard/Route 258, feature great accessibility with three ingress/egress curb cuts and high traffic counts of 29,454 VPD. Ideal opportunity for fast food, convenience store, mini storage and retail users. The property is located across the street from the James River Crossings, a 62-acre development including 210 condos and up to 200,000 SF of commercial space approved. The property is also close to the master-planned Eagle Harbor community. FLYER
For more information, contact:
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
757-356-1962
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