Quarter 3, September 2015 OCED Newsletter

Orange County, VA Economic Development
Quarter 3, September 2015 Newsletter

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Sept. 30: How to Start a Business
Thinking of starting a small business? Review the steps to successful start-up, including registrations, regulations, business planning, and financial projections.
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October 21: Bah to Boom: From Bah Humbug to Booming Holiday Sales
Get ready for the upcoming Holiday season. Topics covered include: Most important 8 weeks of the Year, Seven simple strategies, Educate the Community, Create a Strategy, Dress up your windows, Merchandise for the Holidays, Personalize the Experience, Focus on Customer Service, Market your Brand, and Retaining new customers.
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Business Resources

Central VA Small Business Development Center
Business consulting, training, and resources.
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Orange Workforce Center
For employers and job seekers.
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Orange County Circuit Court
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Orange County Chamber of Commerce

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce was organized in 1924 to advance the civic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural interest of the County. Today, the Chamber continues to promote the general welfare of its citizens and the prosperity of the County by developing a mutually beneficial network of local businesses and stimulating public support for our business community. To join the Chamber...

Current ED News

Aerojet Expansion: In July 2015, Governor McAuliffe announced that Aerojet Rocketdyne will expand its Orange County manufacturing facility, investing $11 million and adding 100 new jobs. Read more from The Orange County Review...

Green Applications update: The Orange County Review reports that Green Applications is making progress toward increasing production lines and hiring goals. Nine production lines are currently operations with a goal of 17 production lines operational by October 2015. Read more about Green Applications progress...

Orange County featured in Business in Focus Magazine: Orange County provides an ideal mix of rural living and urban access. The County lies at approximately the halfway point on America's east coast, close to airports, ports, interstates-and plenty of business opportunities. View the full article from Business in Focus...

Progress at the Thomas E. Lee Industrial Park: On September 9, 2015, Greenway Services, Inc., began site clearing at Pad Site A located in the Thomas E. Lee Industrial Park. The county-owned Thomas E. Lee Industrial Park offers an optimum location to industries. The 155 acres are situated between three interstates (64, 95 and 81), and opens along scenic U.S. Route 15. The Park is presently the site for several national and international employers in the county: MPS, Zamma Corporation, Lohmann Specialty Coatings, and St. Gabriel Organics. The Park has access to public water, sewage and CSX rail. For information on the Industrial Park...

Connecting history and agriculture for economic growth in Orange County: Virginia Tech's Office of Economic Development has worked for the past 6 months helping Orange County and the Montpelier Foundation identify and assess agriculture and tourism-related opportunities for Montpelier. Read more from Virginia Tech...

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