Inside the Isle Newsletter November 2021

INSIDE THE ISLE NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2021

Hampton Roads Classical Holds Ribbon Cutting

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting celebration on October 21, 2021, to officially welcome Hampton Roads Classical to Smithfield and Isle of Wight County. The school is co-located with Hope Presbyterian Church at 13490 Benns Church Boulevard.

Hampton Roads Classical is an independent, full-time American classical academy currently offering Kindergarten through 6th grade classes and plans to grow.

Coffee Cube Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting celebration on October 26, 2021, to officially welcome Coffee Cube to Smithfield and Isle of Wight County.

Coffee Cube is a mobile coffee stand that is set up weekdays in Smithfield next door to Sherwin Williams Paint Store at 14041 Benns Church Boulevard. The location features improved parking, curbside pickup, drive thru ordering, and outdoor seating. Despite its name, Coffee Cube serves more than just coffee. It offers a variety of beverages including cream-based blended beverages, teas, and a variety of plant-based energy drinks.

Burkes Outlet Opens in Smithfield

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting on October 28, 2021, to celebrate the Grand Opening of Burkes Outlet in the Smithfield Shopping Plaza (former Peebles location). The clothing and home goods department store opened to the public at 9:00 a.m. following the ribbon cutting.

Business License Issuance Up 22.7% YTD over Last Year

New Business Highlights

The Main Gourmet (318 Main Street, Smithfield) - a retail food store, carrying specialty items From Sweet to Savory is now open!

Bombshells Airbrush Spray Tanning (15 W. Windsor Blvd., Windsor) - a custom spray tanning salon is now open!

See the full list of new October business licenses:

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

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

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

Small Business Saturday is November 27, 2021

Take the pledge to

#IsleShopSmall this holiday season!

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.

Wednesday, November 10th

Thursday, December 9th

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.

FEATURED AVAILABLE PROPERTY

Office Space for Lease - 903 West Main Street, Smithfield

Looking to expand your office space or move out of your home office? Up to 2,200 square feet available. Rent a single office, an entire floor or the entire building! Small units include utilities, ground maintenance and common area cleaning and parking. The building has fresh paint and new flooring and includes a shared kitchen.

Call 757-499-5688 for more information.

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.