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Inside the Isle Newsletter...February 2019
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GOT STUFF? ISLE STOR-IT OPENS IN SMITHFIELD
 
The Isle of Wight Chamber hosted a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting  for Isle Stor-It on February 14, 2019. Isle Stor-It is a 7,500 square-foot climate-controlled, self-storage facility located in the Isle of Wight Industrial Park in Smithfield. It is the first climate-controlled storage facility in Isle of Wight County, and is located approximately two miles from the Benn's Church/Brewer's Neck boulevards intersection and the Benn's Grant subdivision. There are 52 units available for rental ranging from 5'x10' up to 10'x20'. The facility features climate control (temperature and humidity), keypad access doors, flat-bed carts and 24-hour video surveillance.

The website, islestor-it.com has state-of-the-art features such as online reservations, payments and even the ability to complete the entire move-in process from a phone, tablet or computer.  You can easily rent a storage unit from a mobile device and move in immediately. Isle Stor-it would like to extend a "First Month Free" move in special to anyone who leases a unit during the month of February.  Isle Stor-It President, Jay Christian, said, "We look forward to providing self-storage solutions here in Isle of Wight County for years to come."
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS OUTREACH PROGRAM - WE STAY CONNECTED!
 
Do you need help starting or growing your business, and you're not sure who to call?  The Isle of Wight County Department of Economic Development is a FREE resource to all County and Town businesses. It is our goal to help existing businesses thrive, become more competitive and expand within our community.  Staff builds relationships by meeting with new and established businesses throughout the year and provides information on available programs and services tailored to the specific needs of each business.

We specialize in the following areas:
  • Business Outreach and Advocacy
  • Workforce Development
  • Marketing
  • Business Resources
  • Expansion and Relocation Assistance
  • Networking and Education
Learn more about our Business Outreach Program

We are building relationships for business success! Email or call 757-365-6249 to request a meeting or assistance.
NEW BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT
JANUARY 2019

 
 NEW BUSINESS LICENSES* JAN. YTD 19 YTD 18
 Isle of Wight County 15 15 29
 Town of Smithfield 0 0 2
 Town of Windsor 2 2 4
 TOTAL 17 17 35
*Includes home occupations and out-of-town contractors.

Download the Complete Business License List:  PDF Format (.pdf)  Excel Format (.xlsx)

NEW BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:


Isle Stor-It (Smithfield)
John's Brothers Security (Carrollton)
Windsor Complete Car Care Center (Windsor) - under new ownership

 
We extend a warm welcome to all of our new businesses -- thank you for putting down roots to grow in Isle of Wight County!
BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWAL TIME!
 
Attention Business Owners: It's time to renew your business licenses. Renew before the deadlines below in order to avoid penalties:
 
Isle of Wight County:
Friday, March 1, 2019

Town of Windsor:
Friday, March 1, 2019

Town of Smithfield:
Monday, April 15, 2019
11th Annual Virginia Governor's Conference on Agricultural Trade
March 5, 2019 - Richmond
 
This year’s conference will feature another outstanding and distinguished lineup of speakers, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities for global agricultural and forestry exports in the current trade environment. Invited speakers include U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, Ambassador to the United States from the People's Republic of China Cui Tiankai, the U.S. Trade Representative Chief Agricultural Negotiator Ambassador Gregg Doud, and Richmond Federal Reserve President and CEO Tom Barkin.

Co-hosted by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, the Virginia Port Authority, and the Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics.
2019 VIRGINIA'S FINEST EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
March 11-12, 2019 - Omni Richmond Hotel
 
Virginia’s Specialty Food Advisory Committee (SFAC), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and Virginia Tech’s Department of Food Science and Technology, is pleased to present Virginia's Finest Educational Conference 2019, which is geared to current and aspiring specialty crafted food and beverage companies in Virginia.

Attendees connect with nationally recognized industry experts focused on specialty food trends, product pricing, sales, marketing and food safety. The best part - leave the conference armed with practical ideas and techniques to take back and implement immediately! MORE
ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COUNSELING SESSIONS (FREE!)

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions on how to access business development resources, State financing programs (VSBFA), including technical assistance for conducting business with State and local agencies through SWaM Certification and eVA (Virginia’s Online Procurement Portal).
 
These 1-hour sessions are by appointment only
Appointments begin promptly at 9:00 am … Last appointment scheduled at 3:30 pm

Isle of Wight Economic Development Office
17146 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight, VA 23397
(located inside the Boykin’s Tavern Museum on the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex)

No fee, but appointment is REQUIRED.

Email angela.barber@sbsd.virginia.gov to schedule an appointment

These sessions are offered in partnership with
Isle of Wight Economic Development Department
Featured Available Property
FOR SALE OR LEASE
15221 & 15223 CARROLLTON BLVD.

 
This 2.7-acre site in Carrollton is for sale or lease and features two office buildings and a warehouse. The property is zoned Limited Industrial (LI). Office building #1 is two-stories, built in 1991, with 6,500 square feet and fronts on busy Carrollton Boulevard/Route 17. The warehouse, built in 2000, is 2,700 square feet. Office building #2, built in 2003, features 5,000 square feet, 3-phase electric power and was built as a medical office. The property is just minutes from the James River Bridge, major interstates, highways and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.
 
 
For more information, contact:
Dawn Griggs, Thalhimer, 757-873-1210 or dawn.griggs@thalhimer.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.
RESOURCES & PARTNERS

Economic Development Website

Economic Development Facebook Page

Isle of Wight County Website

ACT Work Ready Communities (New!)

Isle of Wight County Central Permitting


Newcomer's Guide 2019

County Procurement Opportunities

Smithfield & Isle of Wight Tourism

Smithfield Farmers Market

Visit the Farms Brochure

Town of Smithfield

Smithfield 2020

Town of Windsor

Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce

U.S. Small Business Administration

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Port of Virginia

Virginia Department of Small Business & Supplier Diversity

Virginia Business
One-Stop


Virginia Small Business Financing Authority

eVA - Virginia's eProcurement Portal

Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development

Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance

Hampton Roads Small Business Development Center

Hampton Roads Small Business Loans

Hampton Roads Franchise Portal

ODU Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

SCORE Hampton Roads


Isle of Wight County Schools

Paul D. Camp Community College

Hampton Roads Workforce Council

Blackwater Regional Library

Retail Alliance
WORK READY COMMUNITIES
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
LOCAL BUSINESS LIST
Economic Development Staff:
 
Chris Morello
Director

Kristi Sutphin
Economic Development Coordinator

Gloria Spratley
Administrative Assistant

757-356-1962
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