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INSIDE THE ISLE NEWSLETTER - JULY 2024

Keurig To Close Windsor Facility


Keurig Green Mountain (KGM), a subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper, announced the closing of its Windsor production and distribution facility last week. The company has not provided a specific date for ceasing operations or closure of the facility, but it has stated that all operations will cease by the end of 2024. The decision to cease operations will impact 379 employees.

 

KGM began operations in Isle of Wight County's Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park in 2012 and is the third largest machinery & tools taxpayer behind International Paper and Smithfield Foods.

 

Kristi Sutphin, Isle of Wight County Economic Development Director, states that “the Economic Development staff will work with the Commonwealth’s Rapid Response Team to provide resources to impacted employees and will assist the company as operations wind down.”

New Business Licenses - June

See the full list of new June business licenses:

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New Business Highlights:


We extend a warm welcome to all of our new businesses.

Thank you for putting down roots to grow in Isle of Wight County!

We Want to Hear from Businesses!

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Economic Development wants to learn more about local businesses in order to provide assistance and resources based upon your needs. If you’re interested in expanding or starting a business or have concerns about matters that impact your business operations, we are here to help in reaching your goals and overcoming challenges. 


Schedule a free 30-minute video or phone chat with our business specialist, Nicole Talton. Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Thank you for continuing to nurture your local roots here in Isle of Wight County!   


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VIRGINIA SALES TAX HOLIDAY RETURNS AUGUST 2-4 Virginia’s annual three-day tax holiday is set to begin on Friday, August 2 and run through Sunday, August 4. During the tax holiday, consumers may buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy StarTM and WaterSenseTM products without paying tax.

Act now to ensure your POS systems are ready to go and maximize the impact of the shopping holiday coupled with back-to-school shopping. 

View Sales Tax Holiday Guidelines

Register to Receive Bid Opportunities from Isle of Wight County


Any company interested in doing business with Isle of Wight County can register to receive bid opportunities through the County's OpenGov Procurement platform on the County website.


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View Current Requests for Proposal (RFPs) & Invitations For Bid (IFBs)

Farmers and agribusinesses from across the state will gather on Thursday August 1, 2024 at Level Green Farm (3710 Daingerfield Landing in Champlain, VA) for the 2024 VA AG EXPO. Gates will open @ 7:30 AM and the VA AG EXPO is FREE and open to the public. Parking is also FREE. The VA AG EXPO is an agricultural-based trade show that travels the Commonwealth of Virginia each year, hosted by a member farm from the Virginia Grain Producers Association and the Virginia Soybean Association.


The annual event has more than 100 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the latest in farming technology. Whether you are a large acreage production farmer or a weekend lifestyle farmer the Expo is an event you don’t want to miss.

FEATURED AVAILABLE PROPERTY

ROUTE 460 & DOMINION WAY


This 5.97-acre site, located at the signalized intersection of U.S. Route 460 and Dominion Way in front of the 1.1 million square foot World Market Virginia Distribution Center, is available for sale. The site is zoned General Commercial and has excellent visibility. Traffic Counts on Route 460 average 17,000 vehicles per day and over 550 people work at World Market and other businesses within Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park.


For more information, contact Matt Lafler, Venture Realty Group,

757-491-1990, ext. 13 or matt@venturerealtygroup.com.


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.

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT www.InsideTheIsle.com

757-356-1962

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