George Cramer of The Village Blacksmith located in Gloucester, was just recently awarded 1st place in three dimensional art at the Bay School Community Arts Center for their 9th annual statewide juried art show. The show titled “Art Speaks” showcases artists in all mediums from all over the state. After many hundreds of entries, only about 65 artists were selected to participate. George’s piece “Struggle or Triumph ?” was meant to portray a figure that is either undergoing a struggle or overcoming one, it is the viewer who determines the message. Congratulations, George!

Visit The Village Blacksmith to sign up for date nights, classes and much more!

Gloucester County's Current Conversations Podcast has received national recognition! The National Association of Counties presented Gloucester with one of its Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. Click HERE to listen to the latest episode!

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!

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.

For more information, contact Makalia Records, Executive Director

Phone: (804) 693-2425 | Email: Chamberexec@glocochamber.org

Let us know if you would like to be listed in the Business Directory. Please send information to Amanda Ridings

Gloucester County: View our website for a complete list of job descriptions, job postings and to apply for employment HERE!

Tropical Smoothie Cafe: Apply now on their website!

Zoll Vineyards: Looking for experienced and talented wine/bar/hospitality professional team members for weekends and evening shifts. Please EMAIL a resumé.

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: Concession Attendants, Shift Supervisor. Apply through their FB page or in-person during operating hours at 2226 York Crossing Drive.

Burkes & Home Centrics: All positions. Apply HERE.

Miller's Services: Hiring for multiple positions. View them HERE.

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 Amanda Ridings

Note: Unemployment rate in March 2021 – 4%

Virginia Unemployment Rate in March 2022 – 2.7%

Hampton Roads Unemployment Rate in February 2022– 3.1%

Source: Virginia Employment Commission

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