INSIDE THE ISLE NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2024

County's Energy Task Force Releases Final Report

The Isle of Wight County Energy Task Force (ETF) was created by the Board of Supervisors in 2023 to review Isle of Wight’s existing energy infrastructure, remaining capacity in high-voltage transmission lines, future energy generation projects and emerging energy generation technologies. The ETF recently concluded its work and presented a final report to the Board on August 1st with priorities and recommendations. The Board has directed the Planning Commission to form an Energy Subcommittee as part of the Comprehensive Plan review process, which is just getting underway. READ THE REPORT

New Business Licenses - July

See the full list of new July business licenses:

PDF Format (.pdf) or Excel Format (.xlsx)

New Business Highlight:

• The Fiddlin' Pig (Opening Soon in Smithfield)

We extend a warm welcome to all of our new businesses.

Thank you for putting down roots to grow in Isle of Wight County!

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce invites you to Biz After Hours hosted by Cruise Planners - at Sea with Me on Tuesday, August 20th at 5:30 p.m. in the Church Square Clubhouse, 100 Durham Street, Smithfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow professionals in the area and learn more about the travel industry. Their goal is to spread their story. Bring your business cards and invite any colleagues who may be interested in joining the Chamber. The event will begin with networking, followed by a brief presentation. Light refreshments and drinks will be served throughout the evening. Best of all, this event is free for IOW Chamber members and future members. REGISTER NOW!

FEATURED AVAILABLE PROPERTY

FRANKLIN INDUSTRIAL AIR PARK LAND FOR SALE

Franklin Industrial Air Park is a 65-acre property located at Route 58 Business and U.S. 258 providing excellent access and visibility. The park, which has approximately 49 acres available, also provides strategic access to the Port of Virginia and Interstates 64 and 95. Natural gas, water, wastewater and fiber are all available. The park is located within a Virginia Enterprise Zone, is zoned Limited Industrial, for light manufacturing, assembly and distribution. Franklin Regional Airport is adjacent to the park and includes maintenance and refueling services and a 5,000 foot paved and lighted runway. Industry in the immediate area includes: International Paper, ST Tissue, Franklin Lumber, M&M Milling, Repair Tech, Parker Oil and J. Gilliam, Inc. MORE INFO

For more information, contact Isle of Wight County Economic Development, at 757-365-6249 or ksutphin@iwus.net.

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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