Gloucester County Economic Development

Business Monthly
e-NEWS

August, 2021
In This Issue
Economic Development
Department Updates

  • New Business Licenses
  • Business Directory
Resources

  • Appointments now in person with Jim Carroll, Business Consultant
  • Spotlight: Ribbon Cutting
  • Job and Training Opportunities
  • Choose Gloucester
New Business Licenses

Home-Based

1ST PRIORITY TRUCKING LLC
HEIREES FC
IZZY'S STUMP REMOVAL LLC
THE MASTER'S TOUCH LLC
Gloucester
Economic Development Authority
News
Sixty-two grants were approved over the past 12-months totaling $71,909.00 with private investments totaling $8,426,933.00. We start FY22 (the sixth year of this successful program) with a beginning balance of $77,420 thanks to the contributions of $25,000 each from the Board of Supervisors and the EDA Board.
Business Directory



We would like to celebrate your successes! If your business has a milestone anniversary 10 years |15 years | 20 years | 25 years plus, let us know! Send Elizabeth your logo and number of years in business in Gloucester to: eripley@gloucesterva.info
RESOURCES
Small Business Incentives
Starting August 2021 all businesses applying for Economic Development Incentives will need to submit a completed and signed IRS form W9
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.
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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In the Spotlight
Helping the Homeless Thrift Store Ribbon Cutting at  7028 George Washington Memorial Highway
Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at Olivia's in the Village
Gloucester Parks Recreation and Tourism LOVE sign ribbon cutting at Whitley's Peanut Factory and Tourist Info Center in Hayes
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 Elizabeth.
Training/Webinars
Free Business Consulting

Please contact Elizabeth (693-1415) to set up an appointment with a business consultant, Jim Carroll.
Virginia Career Works
Upcoming Workshops
Employment Opportunities

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


Gloucester County is hiring. View our website for a complete list of job descriptions, job postings and to apply for employment HERE.
Lulu Birds Kitchen is hiring servers. 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

YRC Cinemas is HIRING for the following positions: Concession Attendants,Shift Supervisor. Apply through FB page or in-person during operating hours at 2226 York Crossing Drive.


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
Click on a link below for current job listings
Post COVID 19 Unemployment Figures for Gloucester
(June 2020 - June 2021)
Note: Unemployment rate in June 2020 – 7.3%

Virginia Unemployment Rate in June 2021 – 4.5%
Hampton Roads Unemployment Rate in May 2021– 5.1%


Source: Virginia Employment Commission
Choose Gloucester!
Go here to see available Buildings and Sites
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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