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M&M Milling to Locate First East Coast Facility in Isle of Wight
M&M Milling, a toll processor specializing in grinding, blending and sizing of agricultural materials, has established its first East Coast location in Isle of Wight County. The firm is adding to existing operations in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee as it expands its corporate footprint and engages more customers in the wood products industry in the Eastern United States. The company has purchased a dormant industrial facility that ceased operations over a decade ago near the City of Franklin, and is situated within a Virginia Enterprise Zone, as well as a revenue sharing district with Franklin. The new Isle of Wight operation will employ at least 15 people and purchase hundreds of thousands of bushels of shelled corn from local farmers each year as part of its production processes.
Pictured left to right: Bettina Ring, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors William M. McCarty, Chairman, and Don Rosie, Supervisor.
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PDCCC Opens Regional Warehouse & Distribution Training Center
On June 12th, Paul D. Camp Community College celebrated the grand opening of its new Regional Warehouse and Distribution Training Center. The 5,000-square-foot facility, located at the Tidewater News building in Franklin, is designed and outfitted to replicate a real-world warehouse environment offering customized training such as Forklift, Reach Truck and Clamp Truck Operator and warehouse and distribution foundation programs. MORE |
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Workout Anytime Pumps It Up for One-Year Anniversary Celebration
The Isle of Wight Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting June 22nd to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Workout Anytime Smithfield. The fitness facility also hosted a "Pump-Up" party at the Cockeyed Rooster Cafe on June 27th. The facility is open 24/7 for members and offers HydroMassage, Tanning, Matrix, the reACT Trainer and certified personal trainers. Congratulations! |
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Brighton Gardens Opens
Day Support Center in Windsor
The Isle of Wight Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting on June 3, 2019 to celebrate the grand opening of Brighton Gardens' new Day Support Center in Windsor Commons in the Town of Windsor. Brighton Gardens, LLC's mission is to empower, assist, and encourage those with intellectual disabilities in a holistic environment that seeks to engage the whole person. Congratulations to owners Sean and Tijuana Bell! |
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NEW BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT
JUNE 2019
| NEW BUSINESS LICENSES* |
JUNE |
YTD 19 |
YTD 18 |
| Isle of Wight County |
18 |
118 |
151 |
| Town of Smithfield |
2 |
32 |
34 |
| Town of Windsor |
0 |
13 |
19 |
| TOTAL |
20 |
163 |
204 |
*Includes home occupations and out-of-town contractors.
Download the Complete Business License List: PDF Format (.pdf) Excel Format (.xlsx)
New Business Highlights:
Good As New Heating & Air (15137 Carrollton Blvd.)
We extend a warm welcome to all of our new businesses -- thank you for putting down roots to grow in Isle of Wight County!
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Selling to the Commonwealth Workshop
Are you a small, women-owned, or minority-owned business who wants to do business with the Commonwealth of Virginia? Each year the state buys goods and services totaling more than $8 billion. Small business owners who are looking to participate in Virginia’s specialized procurement and contracting opportunities are encouraged to become SWaM certified. SWaM certification provides access to specialized procurement and contracting opportunities.
This workshop will provide information on the first steps in doing business with the Commonwealth. Learn about the SWaM Certification program and designations, the certification process, online application portal (live demo), and the required documents needed to apply (for new or recertifying business owners.)
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Paul D. Camp Center at Smithfield
253 James Street, Smithfield, VA 23430
SWaM Certification
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
eVA Hands on Computer Lab
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
No Fee. Advanced registration is required.
LIMITED NUMBER OF COMPUTER STATIONS AVAILABLE!
REGISTER NOW! |
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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE DAY
JULY 19TH
Major Business Resources Under One Roof For ONE DAY!
Old Dominion University's Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) will be offering Small Business Training Breakout Sessions with topics such as: Small Business Financing, Credit Repair, ABC's of Small Business Insurance, Small Business Target Marketing, Small Business Insurance Pitfalls, and More!
Fri, July 19, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ted Constant Convocation Center
4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23508
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Two-story, office/flex showroom has 7,400 SF available for sale or lease. The building is zoned General Commercial (GC) and has multiple configurations that include office upstairs, retail/showroom on the main level, a workshop area and two grade-level, roll-up doors in the rear. Property has 3-phase power for manufacturing use. Excellent visibility along Route 17 with monument sign.
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.
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