INSIDE THE ISLE NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2021 |
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County Launches New Video Promoting 44-Acre Industrial Site at Intermodal Park |
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12375 William A. Gwaltney Way
Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park
Strategically located for port-related businesses, the County-owned 1,200-acre Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, developed in three separate phases, provides affordable sites close to The Port of Virginia. Design and engineering work are underway to create a 44-acre, permit-ready site that can accommodate up to a 451,000 square-foot manufacturing or distribution building.
Businesses in the park can easily access the Port using U.S. Route 460 or U.S. Route 58 or by rail on the adjacent Norfolk Southern Heartland Corridor. The park is home to three nationally recognized companies: Keurig Dr Pepper, Safco Products Company and Cost Plus World Market, which together employ over 700 people.
The park is within Foreign Trade Zone #20 and is a designated Enterprise Zone, which makes businesses eligible for federal, state and local incentive programs. The Port of Virginia also offers the Economic and Infrastructure Development Zone Grant Program for Port users.
For more information, contact Isle of Wight County Economic Development,
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River's Edge Apparel Celebrates Official Opening
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting celebration on August 11, 2021 to officially welcome River's Edge Apparel to 207 Main Street in Smithfield. River's Edge Apparel is a retail outfitters store for outdoorsmen and women carrying brands such as East Coast Waterfowl, Southern Fried Cotton, HeyBo, AVID, Southern Strut, and more.
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Countryside Real Estate Group Celebrates Official Opening |
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The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting celebration on August 26, 2021 to officially welcome Countryside Real Estate Group to 409 South Church Street, Suite A, in Smithfield. Countryside is an independently-owned and operated real estate and property management company associated with Keller Williams Town Center in Virginia Beach.
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The Pink Picket Fence Boutique Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Ribbon Cutting |
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The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting on August 27, 2021 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Pink Picket Fence Boutique and to officially welcome the business to 15147 Carrollton Boulevard in Carrollton. The shop sells home decor, clothing, gifts and more.
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Business License Issuance Up 27% YTD over Last Year
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See the full list of new August 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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National Small Business Week is almost here! Last week, the SBA announced the event schedule. There is still time to register for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, September 13 – September 15, to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners, and chat with industry experts. This free online event will include educational webinars, updates on resources for small businesses, and a networking chat room for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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2021 Virtual Agritourism Conference
Base Camp: Exploring the Trails, Agritourism, and Downtown Ecosystem
Theme: Resilience, Relevance, Connectivity
The conference will take place on October 18-21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. The last day will be a workshop to build capacity in downtowns.
Register for just one day or for the entire conference. Only 250 spots available, so please register ASAP!
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We Want to Hear from Businesses!
Sign Up for
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, September 9th
Thursday, October 14th
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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ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY
757-356-1962
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