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The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce supports local business and the community through advocacy, education, and promotion.

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My name is Barrett Newton, and I am with Newton’s Bus Service Inc. We are a third-generation motor coach company that has been apart of this community for 60+ years. This year we at Newton’s wanted to give back to the community that we have had the pleasure to be apart of for so many years. We have partnered with the Salvation Army and will doing a “stuff the bus” on December 10-11^th, collecting unwrapped and unused toys and children’s winter clothing in various sizes. The donations we receive will be given to the Salvation Army to help families within the community during the Christmas season. I have attached the flyer for this event to this email as well. We are working on getting the word out about the event so we can ensure a successful donation collection to give to the Salvation Army. Our hope is that the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce can help us promote this event to the community and assist in spreading the word. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly at 804-824-4172.

Thank you,

Barrett Newton

We’re doing it again – but better!

We’re doing it again – but better! Chesapeake Bank is partnering with the Mathews Visitor Center, Mathews County Economic Development Authority, Gloucester Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Preservation Trust, the Gloucester Main Street Association, and Xtra99FM to sprinkle fun throughout Mathews and Gloucester during the months of November and December.

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Your online destination for all things-to-do in Gloucester County, Virginia. For visitors and locals alike, you’ll find events in all categories from family friendly, arts and crafts, sports and music to annual hosted events on Main Street in the historic Gloucester Village like The Daffodil Festival, Symphony Under the Stars, and much more.

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

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Small Business Incentives

All businesses applying for Economic Development Incentives will need to submit a completed and signed IRS form W9.

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 for new + expanding businesses. 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.

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PRESS RELEASES

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GLOUCESTER PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM

6382 Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061

www.gloucesterva.info/pr

Denise Rhea Carter, 804-693-1264,

dcarter@gloucesterva.info

CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is sponsoring a Best Years Trip to see the Christmas Spectacular featuring all your favorite Holiday Music at Riverside Center for Performing Arts on Wednesday, December 7. We leave at 9:30 am and return at 6:30 pm. The fee is $110 and the deadline to register is November 30.

SPECIALTY INSTRUCTORS

Parks, Recreation & Tourism is seeking individuals that are interested in teaching classes for youth or adults. Dance, gymnastics, yoga, exercise, crafts, arts, games, knitting, carving, and just about anything else you are interested in sharing. Visit the county’s webpage and look for job opportunities, all applications must be online.

For learn about our programs or for more information on the activities we offer, please contact us PRT at 804-693-2355, email prt@gloucesterva.info or stop by our office 6382 Main Street.

For online registration visit https://gloucesterva.info/civicrec

The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens at Brent and Becky’s are open Monday – Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm. We are located at 7900 Daffodil Lane in Gloucester. Contact us at (804) 693-3966 x108 or www.thebulbshoppe.com. For more information regarding these events and to see future events please visit www.thebulbshoppe.com.

Second Saturdays:

Saturday, December 10, 10 am

Brent and Becky’s will host the Gloucester Master Gardeners on the second Saturday of the month for an informational look at Caring for and Making Gardening Tools and Seed Selection. There is no charge or registration for this informative session packed with great information!

For more information regarding this release, please contact Denise Hutchins at denise@brentandbeckysbulbs.com or (804) 693-3966 x109.

Spring-flowering bulbs are now 50% off! Visit the largest bulb display in the area and enjoy the lowest prices of the season to make your garden look fabulous this spring! The Bulb Shoppe and Gardens are open Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm.

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VIRGINIA SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING AUTHORITY NEW LOAN PROGRAMS

The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) is spreading the news about its 2022 loan programs! These include Economic Development Loan Fund, Cash Collateral Program, Loan Guarantee Program, Child Care Financing Program, and the Microloan Program. To learn more, visit here.