Gloucester County Economic Development |
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Featured
- CARES ACT Business Recovery Grants
In the News
- Vote on November 3
- Upcoming events
Economic Development
Department Updates
- New Business Licenses
- Business Directory
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Resources
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Appointments with Jim Carroll, Business Consultant
- New Business Spotlight
- REBUILDVA! Small Business Grants
- Job Opportunities
- Choose Gloucester
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Gloucester Business Recovery Grants |
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Round 3
Apply through
November 15, 2020
Go to the link below for grant application
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Easy Application Process!
Hints:
- Read through the eligibility requirements and fill out each field completely
- Upload files needed to your desktop, then insert
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Business Recovery Grants Awarded
The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors allocated $1,000,000 in funds provided under the federal government’s CARES Act to help local businesses impacted by COVID-19. This grant program was designed to reimburse the increased costs of changed business practices in response to the pandemic not including the normal costs of operating the business.
GLOUCESTER CARES ACT
BUSINESS RECOVERY TOTALS TO DATE
Sixty-seven applications approved totaling
$ 279,103.00
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VOTE on November 3, 2020
From the registrar:
We are here to help You! We run safe and secure elections in Gloucester County Our voters stay informed of our election process that ensures the votes cast are qualified and counted! No matter what way you choose to vote: Absentee Vote by Mail, Early Voting In-person or on Election Day we will make sure you know we care, you will be safe, and your vote will count. We cannot express our gratitude to the voters, our polling locations and our many Election Officers that come help us make this happen!
To continue to improve on our ease of access, our office has moved downstairs. Our newly expanded space is designed to facilitate a safer, more convenient voter experience. The office is still located in the same County Office Building One but is now on the first floor. We have a New Drive-through Ballot Drop box that is ADA Accessible and allows all voters to securely return their ballot from their vehicle, on time with no in-person contact during this pandemic. We are doing everything we can to make sure you know that elections are a critical role in our community, and we will continue to ensure you have every opportunity to vote. Thank you Gloucester County!
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November Sales Tax Referendum
Click on the graphic to the right or the link below for information
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Fall Household Harmful Waste Collection
October 16 & 17
from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day
Waste Management Convenience Center
7599 Guinea Road, Hayes,
For more information, contact the Clean Community office at 804-693-5370 or e-mail Elisabeth Wilkins at ewilkins@gloucesterva.info.
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Commercial
FASTLANE MOTORSPORTS LLC
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Home-Based
DISTRIBUTORS OF DEMOCRACY LLC
R LUCAS CONSTRUCTION LLC
LOWER BAY LANDSCAPING LLC
ARMORED EAGLE
TRAILER PARK PARTS, LLC
SCOUTEN'S STUMP GRINDING
HOME THYME LEGACY LLC
J'S LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE LLC BEEHIVE SERVICES
MAZING'S OUTDOOR ESCAPES
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Small Business Incentives |
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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. Projects covered in this incentive include new floors, ceiling tiles, windows, doors, painting and other interior improvements.
Facade Improvement: This program is designed to provide assistance to property or business owners for exterior façade improvements, new signage or landscaping.
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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October 16
November 19
December 11
For the rest of the year consulting will all be via Zoom.
Please contact Elizabeth to set up an electronic appointment with a business consultant, Jim Carroll.
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REBUILD! VA
has relaunched!
To learn more about
REBUILD! VA
Small Business Grant Program click on the image
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Attention Business Owners or Managers
The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is partnering with the Federal Reserve on the 2020 Small Business Credit Survey. This survey reaches thousands of small businesses like yours and provides vital information to policymakers who are weighing decisions that affect small businesses. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed and those about to launch. The questions ask about business conditions, financing needs, and the effects of the pandemic on your business. All responses are confidential.
The survey highlights the experiences of small businesses and provides critical information that service providers, policymakers, and lenders use to improve programs for small business owners.
The survey closes October 31, 2020.
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Mad Batter Cafe and Nook
Now open! Stop by for a treat or two (cupcakes, muffins, salads, sandwiches, tea and coffee, new and used books for sale, wi-fi access and indoor/outdoor seating. Go to the website HERE for more information. Located in the Shops on Hickory Fork at 6661-B Hickory Fork Road.
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Job & Training Opportunities |
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Goodman's Home Interiors is hiring, call 804.824.9383
Zoll Vineyards Help us grow!🍷
Looking for experienced and talented wine/bar/hospitality professional team members for weekends and evening shifts.
Please EMAIL a resumé and let us know what you bring to the table that will make this winery even more awesome
Lulu Birds Kitchen is hiring kitchen staff and all other positions. Please apply in person during business hours or try the kitchen door, chef would love to meet you
Home Care Associates is hiring CNAs NAs and PCAs with a $250 Sign-On Bonus 804.210.1333
Please let us know if you are a small business owner in need of employees. We will include your "help wanted" ad in our next addition of Business Monthly e-News. E-mail Elizabeth
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Click on a link below for current job listings |
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Virginia Chamber's
"Get Virginia Back to Work" Website
View the “Getting Virginians Back to Work” plan along with a host of other important resources for businesses on the Chamber’s newly launched website www.GetVaBackToWork.com
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COVID-19 Unemployment Figures for Gloucester
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Note: Unemployment rate in AUGUST 2019 - 2.7%
Unemployment rate in January 2020 – 2.5%
Virginia Unemployment Rate in August – 6.3%
Hampton Roads Unemployment Rate in August – 7.4%
Source: Virginia Employment Commission
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If you have a new and innovative business or business concept and would like to be considered for one of our newsletters, please send pictures and a brief write-up here. We'd also love to share your testimonial of why Gloucester is the perfect place for your business! |
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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 | sspring@gloucesterva.info
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