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Southern States Cooperative Celebrates a Century of Serving Customers in the Southeast |
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Southern States is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 with events focused on its customers and employees.
Founded in 1923 as Virginia Seed Service to supply seed to Virginia farmers, Southern States quickly expanded into feed, fertilizer, crop protection, and into surrounding states, and became known as Southern States Cooperative in the 1930s.
Southern States Cooperative is a Richmond, Virginia-based agricultural retail and service cooperative that provides a wide range of production inputs, including crop nutrition, seed, livestock feed, animal health supplies, energy solutions, as well as products for the farm and home. Southern States serves its farmer-members and customers through more than 84 company-owned retail locations, primarily in the states of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Kentucky.
The Southern States location in Gloucester has served the community since 1961 and celebrated the cooperative’s 100th anniversary on Saturday, April 22, 2023 with a Customer Appreciation Event.
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If you would like your business to be considered for the monthly e-newsletter In the Spotlight feature, please send photos and a short article to Amanda Ridings. We'd also love to share your testimonial of why Gloucester is the perfect place for your business!
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Former Page Property Available for Purchase
Contact Sherry Spring for more information on this 28 acre property!
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Asbury Electric specializes in residential electrical services and has opened an office in Hayes!
The new location is located next to Sal's restaurant at 2496 George Washington Memorial Highway.
Daniel Asbury used to run his business out of his home with five technicians having to go to his home to pick up parts. This had its advantages and disadvantages. His goal is to have a generator showcase, along with generator parts.
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-T- Mobile was set to open on May 26. Store manager, Scot Lehrer, reported that their have been some delays due to supply chain issues, and they will now open at the end of June.
The new store will be located at 7115 George Washington Memorial Hwy.
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Little England Mercantile is excited to announce the start up of 17 South Farmers Market!
They will begin to take applications soon, and are looking for locally grown produce, meats, flowers and honey.
Set up for the market will be to the left of the Shops at Tidemill on Saturdays.
Follow their Facebook page for more details.
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The Economic Development Department had the honor of teaming up with other departments within the county to participate in a Career Expo at Gloucester High School. The event was a great success, with many students showing interest in Gloucester!
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Gloucester County Unveils New Logo
Gloucester County is pleased to present its new logo, which represents the green of our beautiful parks and the importance of Gloucester's pristine waterways.
The logo was unveiled in a Board of Supervisors meeting on April 4. It was designed by Tourism Coordinator Susan Ammons as part of a wider branding initiative for the county.
Ammons chose shades of green and blue that matched Gloucester County’s seal, which has a beehive on a green field, surrounded by a blue circle. The new logo keeps that history in mind while being clean, modern, and locally relevant.
It’s important to note that this logo doesn’t replace the County Seal, which has been used throughout history to authenticate official documents.
Gloucester is joining the ranks of many other Virginia localities, including James City County, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, which use logos to represent their identities to residents and visitors.
“The bottom line is that Gloucester County has so much to offer, not just to tourists, but to those of us who call it home,” said Quinton Sheppard, the county’s Community Engagement & Public Information Manager. “We have beautiful waterways, open farmland, community parks, and our rich history that complements those assets.”
In all, Gloucester anticipates spending less than $3,000 on vehicle logo replacements and less than $1,000 on business card replacements, in comparison to the $200,000+ budgets some other Virginia localities spent to rebrand.
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TRAINING/WEBINARS & EVENTS |
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Did you know the U.S. has more than 31 million small businesses, which make up around 99% of all businesses in the country?
Join May 2 – May 3 for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE.
Attend this free, virtual summit to learn new business strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts! This 2-day, action-packed event will include educational sessions, online business resources, and expert speakers.
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SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVES AND OTHER ASSISTANCE |
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The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors, Economic Development Authority and Economic Development Department are dedicated to promoting and improving the economic health and quality of life in Gloucester. These incentive programs are here to support, promote and encourage small businesses by providing assistance with interior and exterior improvements, advertising and website design work. |
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Property Improvement: Assistance with renovations and build-out for new and expanding businesses. Projects covered in this incentive include new floors, ceiling tiles, windows, doors, painting and other interior improvements. If you are considering applying for this grant, please contact our office to confirm that the project is eligible before applying.
Facade Improvement: This program is designed to provide assistance to property or business owners for exterior façade improvements, new signage or landscaping. If you are considering applying for this grant, please contact our office to confirm that the project is eligible before applying.
Co-op Advertising Grant: This program supports advertising and promotional activities.
E-Commerce Matching Grant Program: Offers aid with new website design and development.
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All businesses applying for Economic Development Incentives will need to submit a completed and signed IRS form W9. |
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Let us know if you would like to be listed in the Business Directory. Please send information to Amanda Ridings
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FEBRUARY 2023 UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES FOR GLOUCESTER |
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HOME-BASED
- STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS
- ALL HANDS ON DECK HOME SERVICES
- ACADEMY VOICES
- COASTAL COOPS LLC
- HOPEFUL FOWLERY LLC
- JW MASTERS LLC
- NEXUS TOWING LLC
- OLD HEAD MOVERS AND HAULING LLC
- RV MEDIC SERVICES INSPECTION & REPAIR LLC
- SAFETY AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC
- THE GOOD SHEPPARD LAWN CARE LLC
- VENCOUX CONSTRUCTION LLC
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COMMERCIAL
- BAKED
- DUKE'S DELI
- FIORELLO RISTORANTE ITALIANO
- CROSSOVER ENTERPRISE LLC
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Board of Supervisors | Economic Development Authority | Economic Development Department |
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Economic Development Department | 6489 Main Street | 804.693.1415 | [email protected]
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