INSIDE THE ISLE NEWSLETTER - MAY 2022 |
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ISLE OF WIGHT CELEBRATES BUSINESS APPRECIATION MONTH
In conjunction with the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors has designated the month of May as Business Appreciation Month.
From home-based establishments to major employers, Isle of Wight County is pleased to recognize the accomplishments of our existing businesses that contribute greatly to the economy and culture of our community.
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BUSINESS APPRECIATION
POP-UP PARTIES PLANNED!
We know the last couple of years have been challenging and you continue to do the best with your business. Together, the Isle of Wight Economic Development Department and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce want to show our gratitude and bring our annual Business Appreciation event to a location near you! Local leadership and officials will be there to greet you with tokens of appreciation, refreshments, and a chance to win $500!* Take a few minutes to come to the Pop-Up Party location closest to you to pick up your swag bag, some tasty snacks, and an entry card for the grand prize drawing! If you have more time, we would love to get your photo in our "pop-up" photo booth!
Please let us know you are coming!
Pop-Up Party Locations & Dates
All events are 8:00 a.m. to Noon
(pick the location closest to you!)
Southern Isle of Wight - Quality Aire Co.
Monday, May 16th
Windsor - Windsor Town Center
Monday, May 23rd
*Grand Prize Entry – Each of the Business Appreciation Pop-Up Party locations will feature a $500 Grand Prize. In order to be eligible for entry, businesses must be located in Isle of Wight County, the Town of Smithfield or the Town of Windsor. Businesses MUST attend a Pop-Up Party to be eligible to enter and may only enter the drawing at one Pop-Up Party location.
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New Business Licenses - April 2022 |
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New Business Highlights
Virginia Hair & Nail Design, Inc., a full service cosmetology salon & nail care training center with over 30 of years experience, has expanded and relocated to 9380 Windsor Blvd. in Windsor.
Integrity Care, a primary care clinic, is opening in Windsor Plaza, 70 E. Windsor Blvd., Suite G in Windsor.
See the full list of new March 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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Home-Based Business Lunch and Learn Series
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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 via Zoom.
Thursday, May 12, 2022
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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Startwheel Connects Entrepreneurs to Resources
Startwheel is a non-profit organization focused on growing, guiding and connecting entrepreneurs to build a stronger and more innovative regional economy. The organization offers a variety of resources to businesses, produces podcasts and promotes regional business education workshops and events. The Startwheel community is comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, mentors, universities/colleges, corporate partners, talent resources, media & marketing partners, culture & community partners and more.
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Windsor Farmer's Market Season Starts This Month!
The Windsor Farmer's Market started its third season on Friday, May 6th. The market will be open in the parking lot of Old Point National Bank every Friday 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. through the end of September. The market will include local produce, meats and handmade goods.
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FEATURED AVAILABLE PROPERTY
Town Center at Benns Grant - 53 AC For Sale
53-acre commercial site on Route 10/Benns Church Boulevard in Smithfield is fully entitled and approved for 650,000+ square feet of commercial space. The master site plan includes a retail shopping center with anchor and inline spaces, freestanding shops, and up to nine retail or office out parcels. The site is at the entrance to Benns Grant, a residential subdivision under construction that will have 776 single, townhome and multi-family units upon full build out. It is also adjacent to the future home of Riverside Smithfield Hospital, which was approved in 2022 and is projected to open in 2025. The site is cleared and level with utility and stormwater infrastructure in place. The owner is willing to subdivide.
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Isle of Wight Economic Development
Promotes Available Properties
Do you have a retail, office or industrial property available for lease or sale? Are you a Realtor or "for sale by owner" looking for a little more exposure? Isle of Wight Economic Development will list your property on our website, feature your property in our newsletter and on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages. This is a FREE service - we just need the property details.
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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
757-356-1962
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