JOHN KENNEDY MARTIAL ARTS LLC

AYERS CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION

FAMILY OF CHOICE LLC

FRESH START CLEANING SERVICES, LLC

TRENT'S FLOOR COVERING

SUSTAIN SHOPPE

M & A PROPERTY SERVICES LLC

RIVERSIDE SEPTIC & EARTHWORKS LLC

THE COOKIE SHACK LLC

Gloucester County Virginia Government has partnered with Bay Aging to launch the Bay Transit Express! The new service lets you book rides straight from your phone, get picked up in minutes and commute or run your errands without needing a car...it's like a minibus that comes when you want, where you want. Best of all, it's only $2 per trip!

Virginia has launched the Return to Earn program—incentivizing new workers.

For additional information on requirements and to apply for Return to Earn grant funding, contact Virginia Career Works - Hampton Center. Answers to frequently asked questions about the program can be found here.

A new $18 million Hampton University workforce program is designed to help entrepreneurs and existing businesses.

We would like to celebrate our 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

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.

Business After Hours is FREE for members and only $10 for guests.

Please contact Elizabeth (693-1415) to set up an appointment with a business consultant, Jim Carroll.

June 25 marked their five year anniversary.  This month three new instructors joined Gloucester Yoga for a total complement of eight caring and encouraging individuals who lead students through their poses.

 Gloucester Yoga continues to offer a variety of yoga styles so that people of all body types and fitness levels can participate. Seasoned yogis and those new to yoga can chose from chair, vinyasa, meditative, relaxing, gentle, power, yoga with weights and yoga for osteoporosis. Nancy Sessoms, owner, has been certified to teach the methodology of performing specific poses that has been shown to improve bone mineral density.   

As we venture out and adjust to physically holding space together one can select from Virtual only, In-studio only, and concurrent (in-studio while streaming) classes. Gloucester Yoga is located in Abingdon Square, 3077 George Washington Memorial Hwy in Hayes. For more information to schedule visit www.gloucesteryoga.com or email peace@gloucesteryoga.com

e-newsletter In the Spotlight feature please send photos and a short article to Elizabeth.

Zoll Vineyards Help us grow!🍷

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

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

Note: Unemployment rate in May 2020 – 9.5%

Virginia Unemployment Rate in May 2021 – 4.1%

Hampton Roads Unemployment Rate in May 2021– 4.7%

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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