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ISLE OF WIGHT CELEBRATES
CONCLUSION OF RURAL BROADBAND EXPANSION PROJECT
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On October 22, Supervisor Joel Acree represented the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors at the closing ceremony for the Hampton Roads Rural Broadband Expansion Project. The $21 million project, funded through the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI), was carried out in partnership with Spectrum, the City of Suffolk, and Southampton County. It brings high-speed internet to more than 12,000 homes and small businesses that previously had no access.
Closing ceremony attendees included Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Senator Emily Jordan, Representative Nadarius Clark, and representatives from the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, and Franklin Southampton Economic Development.
| | NEW BUSINESS LICENSES: OCTOBER | | |
See the full list of new October business licenses:
PDF Format or Excel Format
New Business Highlights from October:
• Heartland Photography, LLC (Smithfield)
• Grooms by Megan (Windsor)
We extend a warm welcome to all of our new businesses.
Thank you for putting down roots to grow in Isle of Wight County!
| | SUPPLIER ENGAGEMENT FAIR AT CNU | | |
Join Christopher Newport University for an exciting day of networking and discovery as you showcase your business and build powerful connections at the Supplier Engagement Fair on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Meet internal purchasers, local and state agencies, small businesses, and resource partners, all in one place. Whether you're a supplier looking to expand your reach or a business leader eager to connect with decision-makers, this event is designed to help your company grow and thrive.
Register today to join the conversation and explore partnership opportunities. Space is limited! Don't miss your chance to connect with CNU and our regional business community!
| | UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR CONSTRUCTION COURSE OFFERED IN SMITHFIELD | | |
AES is partnering with the Center for Energy Education (C4EE), a nonprofit focused on renewable energy workforce development, to invite you a FREE three-day Utility-Scale Solar Construction Course in Smithfield, taking place November 18-20 at the Smithfield Center (220 N. Church Street).
Participants will receive hands-on training in solar construction fundamentals, including racking, installation, mounting, wiring, measuring and more, along with OSHA 10 certification. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have gained practical skills applicable to work on a solar construction site.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required at: bit.ly/4h89d7g
*Participants must be 18 years or older to attend*
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OFFICE / MEDICAL SPACE FOR LEASE
202 Gumwood Drive
1,500-3,000 SF space in Class B single-story office building in Gumwood Professional Park. Modern, well-maintained setting ideal for medical or traditional office use. Lease Rate: $28 / SF / year (NNN)
VIEW THE PROPERTY HERE!
For more information, contact Douglas Kendall,
Coldwell Banker Commercial, at (757) 803-0836.
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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.
| | The largest downtown event of the year is almost here! Over 90 vendors, a food court, cocktail garden, live music, Santa, dance and choral performances, and a warm welcome from our downtown merchants. Free admission! Free guest shuttle will run from 2-7:15pm and pick up from Windsor Castle Park by Kayak Lane and the lot by the Schoolhouse Museum at 518 Main Street; shuttle will drop customers at Underwood Lane and Main Street. Handicap parking available at rear BSV lot at 115 Main Street. For all the latest information, stay up-to-date here! | | |
Celebrate small businesses in our community by shopping at a small business on Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2026!
Small Business Saturday was founded by American Express in 2010 and officially cosponsored by the U.S. Small Business Administration since 2011. It is an important part of small businesses’ busiest shopping season.
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In 2025, the reported projected spending in the U.S. from those who shopped at small businesses on Small Business Saturday was around $18 billion.
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Since 2010, the total reported U.S. spending at small businesses during the annual Small Business Saturday is an estimated $241 billion.
Support our nation’s more than 36 million independent businesses this Small Business Saturday and all holiday season long!
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