Gloucester County Economic Development
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Features
- Back to Business Grant Applications
- Phase Three Guidelines
- Gift Certificate Program
- Complete the Census
Economic Development
Department Updates
- New Business Licenses
- Business Directory
Calendar
- Home-Based Business Lunch and Learn
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Business News
- Small Business Incentive Program
Resources
- Appointments with Jim Carroll, Business Consultant
- William and Mary Business School Partnership
- COVID-19 Business Resources
- Job Opportunities
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Attention Gloucester County and Middle Peninsula businesses!
Grant applications for
BACK TO BUSINESS
MIDDLE PENINSULA
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In recognition of the hardships businesses have suffered as a result of the restrictions imposed on our society by the COVID-19 virus, the local governments of the Middle Peninsula (
Gloucester County Virginia
, Mathews, Middlesex, Essex, King and Queen, and the Towns of Tappahannock, Urbanna and West Point) will assist impacted businesses by covering a portion of the increased costs incurred in response to social distancing and compliance with new health and safety requirements.
This grant program is designed to reimburse the increased cost of changed business practices that have been spent in response to the pandemic but not cover the normal cost of operating the business.
At
b2bmidpen.com
you'll find all of the grant eligibility requirements, grant timetable and application.
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The PPP Loan Deadline
Gets a Last-Minute Extension
President Trump signed a bill into law on July 4 that extends the application deadline for the PPP for five weeks, according to a White House announcement. This action means the U.S. Small Business Administration can resume approving PPP loan applications. The agency stopped processing forms on June 30 at midnight, the program’s original deadline.
More than $130 billion in federal guarantees for PPP loans are still available, according to the SBA.
About 4.8 million loans had been made by banks and other private lenders, totaling $520.6 billion, as of 5 p.m. on June 30. The program started on April 3.
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Click on image below to view entire document
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Click on the image to the right for information on the Gift Certificate Program brought to you by the Gloucester Economic Development Authority and Chamber of Commerce.
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Get your certificate
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YOUR Representation.
YOUR Community Funding.
YOUR Civic Duty.
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Census Update
Go
here
to see how Gloucester County is doing compared to other localities in responding to the 2020 U.S. Census!
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Home-Based
ARBITRARY ARBORIST LLC
MIKES PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND LAWN CARE LLC
SIMPLE LIFE
RESILIENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS LLC
TRESCHL PROPERTY SERVICES LLC
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The Department of Economic Development is in the process of revamping our Gloucester Business Directory. Please review the directory to confirm that your business is included and the listing is accurate. Something missing? Contact
Elizabeth
with any additions, updates, or suggestions!
We welcome you to use it as a community resource! Whether you are looking for the perfect gift, a delicious meal, a lawyer, or a fitness class, you will find it here.
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Business Spotlight
Newton Bus Service
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In March, the Motorcoach and travel industry shut down overnight due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Since then, Newton Bus Service has used this time to look at additional methods to improve their sanitation and disinfecting of their coaches. While the company already had stringent cleaning procedures, they felt there were areas to improve. Victory Innovations, a well-known electrostatic sprayer supplier to hospitals and ambulances, partnered with the Motorcoach industry. The sprayers provide an electrical charge to a chemical solution which permits it to give complete coverage to all surfaces evenly. It is a safe chemical solution that kills a broad spectrum of bacteria, spores, viruses etc. in a matter of minutes. In addition, to the sprayer they continue with existing procedures:
- All drivers have their temperature taken prior to the departure of any trip
- No driver will be dispatched who has traveled outside of US., or that has been in contact with anyone who is sick
- Each coach is sterilized after each trip (including all surfaces)
- All coaches are provided with hand sanitizers in the restroom area
- Drivers are provided with mask and gloves
- During the trip drivers will clean and sanitize surface areas (i.e. handrails, armrest, restroom door, restroom handles, etc.)
- Each coach will have enhanced filtering systems, which provides antimicrobial fiber layer for added protection
- Newton Bus Service continues to monitor all guidelines from the CDC and VA State Health Department.
Newton Bus Service continues to monitor all guidelines from the CDC and VA State Health Department. Currently there have been no mandates provided for coach companies that transport school groups or charter trips.
Newton Bus Service has taken the initiative to
develop safety procedures for groups to follow when they book a trip.
"We want everyone to have a safe and relaxed trip. We will do our part and we ask that you do also. We can get through this if we all work together. Newton Bus Service, Inc. is eager to provide safe and dependable service to our customers again. If you have questions or comments please do not hesitate to call."
Danielle Newton
Safety Director
Newton Bus Services, Inc.
(804)693-2521
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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.
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Business Consulting Appointments
Please contact
Elizabeth
to set up an electronic appointment with a business consultant.
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William & Mary’s Business School Collaborates with Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center to Offer Free Consulting to Businesses Affected by COVID-19
Businesses interested in accessing CrimDell’s free COVID-19 consulting services can contact Managing Directors Cara Simpson or Vicki Harrington at
CrimDellSBN@gmail.com
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Click on the image to the right for COVID-19 Business Resources
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Job & Training Opportunities
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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.
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Click on a link below for current job listings
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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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