Posted on: September 2, 2023
Do you have a business idea or invention and need guidance and/or funding to get it off the ground? Then clear your calendar and apply to pitch at one of the upcoming Micro Pitch Competitions on Sept. 13 or Oct. 11.
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Posted on: August 4, 2023
York County is proud to spotlight long-standing businesses in our community. Featured this month is Dr. Kent. B. McQuain & Associates, whose vision for helping patients goes all the way back to the '80s!
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Posted on: August 4, 2023
2023 has already been a busy year in York County! Check out these businesses that have recently opened, re-opened, relocated, changed ownership or expanded. Remember to buy local and Keep It In The County!
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Posted on: June 29, 2023
On June 26, the York County Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Roads Workforce Council, Worley’s Home Services and York County Economic & Tourism Development (ETD) joined forces to present the Small Business Development and Workforce Development S...
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Posted on: June 12, 2023
YORKTOWN, Va., June 6, 2023 – Guests will find a new perk at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with the opening of 1781 Café by Aromas.
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Posted on: June 20, 2023
TruBlue Total House Care Yorktown is a total house care and handyman maintenance company that offers services optimized for seniors and busy families who reside in Newport News, Poquoson, Seaford, and Yorktown.
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Posted on: May 26, 2023
In a unique confluence of celebrations, this year's National Economic Development Week and National Travel and Tourism Week both fell during the second week of May. Since York County recently merged our Economic and Tourism Development ...
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Posted on: April 28, 2023
The SBA is hosting a free NSBW Summit May 2 & 3. Learn new business strategies, meet other business owners and chat with industry experts. This action-packed virtual event will include educational sessions, online business resources and expert speakers.
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Posted on: May 1, 2023
The Cybernetics Building is a 65,000-square-foot business center with several office suite options available to provide a multitude of ways people can do business. A great location combined with Class A finishes and the latest technology make this facilit...
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Posted on: May 1, 2023
In ODU's online Entrepreneur Certificate Program (ECP), you'll learn the basics of entrepreneurship and choose classes to boost the skills you need, whether your new venture is public, private or non-profit.
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
As Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA prepare for the upcoming summer tourist season, park officials are working behind the scenes on upgrades and improvements to both parks.
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
Wolves In Wool has specialized in providing goods, grooming, and barbering for men who lead their pack since it opened in the Wolf Trap Crossing shopping center February 4, 2018.
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
When businesses grow, they show a promise of longevity. Latte Café in Yorktown is now Café Full Circle. The spot has been renovated and the menu expanded. The quaint space is shared with the Body Shoppe Spa and Salon and both owned by Abby Bunting.
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
Narielle Living, President of Blue Fortune Enterprises, LLC, is pleased to announce she will be taking the reins as publisher of Fiddler Magazine, a quarterly publication distributed worldwide.
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
Cindy Norge has been teaching people to dance at her Yorktown dance studio on George Washington Memorial Parkway for 30 years, and while she is not prepared to hang up her dance shoes, in March the studio will transfer ownership
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Posted on: February 28, 2023
There’s a new special-event venue in town to assist party planners with creating memorable and customizable events. A VENUE 4 ALL OCCASIONS offers 3,000 square feet of venue space for celebratory occasions.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
After close to 34 years in business, Addicted To Golf has outgrown its space
in the Kiln Creek Shopping Center off of George Washington Memorial Highway and
is slated to move soon to a new location in York County.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
Persnickety Crane Café, located within the Village Shops shopping plaza between McCormick Paints and Westview Financial Services in York County, celebrated its third anniversary on Tuesday, December 13.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
Melissa Schulz is a local mom and Air Force veteran who harbors a passion for helping others to look and feel their best. The entrepreneur opened her first brick-and-mortar shop, Angelic Threads, along with an ecommerce site, in March.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
Harper’s Station Yorktown, a brand new 55-and-older retirement community, is coming soon to Yorktown at 4501 Victory Blvd. The new senior resort-style community celebrated its groundbreaking at a rain-soaked ceremony Thursday morning.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
The new attraction — “Riptide Race” — will not only will it be the waterpark’s tenth waterslide, but it will also be Virginia’s first dueling pipeline, according to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
After more than 17 yrs. in operation, Bay Haven Grille temporarily closed on George Washington Hwy. in May after one of its owners had to call it quits due to health reasons. Now, roughly four months later, the restaurant has reopened under new ownership.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
Matt Bowry, managing partner and general manager of the Yorktown Beach Hotel on Water Street, is welcoming canines in the Yorktown Village area and their owners to the hotel’s inaugural Pooch Plunge.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
Put on your cozy flannel shirt, fill up your thermos with cider, and then head to Historic Yorktown this September through November for a cornucopia of entertaining, festive activities – from music and food to history and booze.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
A fish and chips restaurant in York County is gaining in popularity after becoming a franchise last year. Longtime restauranteur Patrick O’Carroll opened The Chipper four years ago in Grafton.
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
After close to seven years, husband-and-wife team Robert and Chelsey Pegram
decided to close their lawncare business, S&A Exterior Services, and start a new venture in leather, plastic, and vinyl restoration as a Fibrenew franchise owner.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Alewerks Brewing Company sold out its special brew Nailed It!, raising $1,500 for Habitat for Humanity. The $1,500 donation will contribute to the House That Small Business Built.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Robert and Chelsey own a local franchise of Fibrenew, a global company that repairs and restores leather, vinyl and plastic items in homes, businesses, vehicles, boats, planes and medical clinics.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
One portion of the business will be devoted to small business owners for selling products while another section will be a makerspace where business owners can utilize tools to make their products.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Spain Commercial, a general contractor that handles commercial construction and renovations in York County, has been in operation for more than 30 years. Founder and president Steve Spain is just as enthusiastic about it today as he was when he started
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Sylvan Learning of Newport News-Yorktown will occupy the space that was last leased by Heaven & Earth Christian bookstore adjacent to Uno’s. The learning center is slated to officially open its doors to the new location by June 30.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The Williamsburg Players will perform five shows during its upcoming 2022-2023 season. Kicking off the season in September is a production of “12 Angry Men.” The show will run September 9 through September 25.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Kristi Olsen-Hayes’ predecessor leading the department of Economic and Tourism Development in York County was known for his passion and enthusiasm for the locality he served. In that regard, her transition appears seamless.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Chances are longtime York County residents have filled up their tanks, obtained a yearly inspection, had a car towed, or sought vehicle repair from Cliff’s Auto Repair over the past seven decades.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Residents of York County can look forward to having a local Dairy Queen in early 2023. Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen, a Virginia-based DQ franchise, runs a collection of 14 local DQ restaurants, soon to be 15.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
A new medical practice has opened. CountyMed DPC, Yorktown’s first direct primary care office, opened its doors on June 1 with a ribbon cutting event. CountyMed aims to be today’s version of a family-friendly, neighborhood, small-town doctor
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
A new Asian restaurant appears to be headed to The Edge District in Greater Williamsburg. York County confirmed on June 3 that two permits have been approved for signage at the new restaurant, a new carry-out hibachi establishment
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Riverside Heating & Air Conditioning wants to build a new warehouse in York County. At its meeting on June 8, York County’s Planning Commission will hear a request for a Special Use Permit for the establishment of a contractor’s shop with outdoor storage
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Local business owners/business coaches Ti’Juana and Lawrence Gholson are bringing a new business concept to the York County district of The Historic Triangle.
Make ‘ur Merch and MAXIMUM Create! A Maker’s Space will come to town mid-June.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The challenge of America’s economic recovery, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, is to spread it to every community – and especially those that have been historically excluded.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Chick-fil-A Victory Boulevard is set to host a 5k and 10k race at The Mariners’ Museum and Park on May 28 to support Virginia Peninsula Food Bank and local efforts to provide 20,000 meals for Virginians experiencing the daily hardships of food insecurity.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Success and disappointment for York County’s economic development program are woven in among the highlights of the nearly 29-year career of county official James W. “Jim” Noel Jr., who is retiring this week.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
King of Clubs Brewing Company, a coffee roastery and kombucha brewery on Palace Lane, is now under new ownership. Ellliott Schweickert, CEO of King of Clubs, officially took over the establishment in February 2022.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Green thumbs have a new option for buying plants and flowers for their homes and gardens. Husband and wife team April Hoercher and Ian Staples, along with their business partner Bryan Sprospon, opened Friendly Grow Supply
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The event will take place from noon to 2pm at its new location at 118 Waller Mill Rd. next to Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. The celebration will feature food and entertainment, special discounts, and raffle drawings
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The Chipper, a restaurant that specializes in beer battered fish & chips, is seeking potential franchise opportunities across Hampton Roads. As of May 2022, the restaurant can be found at two locations in Yorktown and Virginia Beach
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) will bring its fiber-optic network to the northern part of York County with construction slated to start in the beginning of 2023.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Alewerks Brewing Company will unveil a new beer this weekend to benefit relief efforts in Ukraine. The Williamsburg craft brewery said it plans to donate $1 from every four-pack sold of its new golden ale, called Teamwerks, to Mercy Chefs
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Lackey Clinic offers free medical and dental care to low income patients in Yorktown, Newport News and Williamsburg. They recently received a grant to help them further their efforts in fields of virtual urgent care.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
A Yorktown waterfront hotspot for locals and tourists alike has reopened for the season. Patriots Tours & Provisions on Water Street offers Segway tours and rents kayaks, paddle boards, and bikes in addition to selling souvenirs and beach essentials.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
One York County family is helping to give local businesses a voice through their own company, The Morning Fuel Podcast. John Bundy started the podcast with his wife, Sarah, and daughter, Kimberly, to help with brand awareness and share stories
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The Bicycle Co-Op of Williamsburg, a project of the nonprofit organization BikeWalk Williamsburg, held its official grand opening ceremony on Friday, April 1. The Co-Op, which is located at 601-E Merrimac Trail, is a collective of volunteers
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Body By D Gym & Fitness Center, a locally-owned gym based in Yorktown,
is in the business of inspiring others. The positive force behind the brand is D'Shawn Wright; a competitive bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and local community activist.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Jim and Pauline Creeden have owned and operated Topline Horse Center in the Coventry area of York County since October 1997. Pauline, using forward-seat riding principles by the America National Riding Commission, has instructed more than 1,000 students.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Gunst previously owned a salon in Michigan and had the confidence that she could do whatever it took to run a successful business on the Peninsula even though she was new to the area.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Brass Cannon Brewing is celebrating a decade of serving craft beverages to the Greater Williamsburg area. The veteran-owned brewery, one of the first to emerge onto Williamsburg’s craft beverage scene, first opened in Toano in 2012.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Offroad enthusiasts who live on the Peninsula have a local gearhead mecca to gravitate toward. The shop offers dirt bikes, go-karts, ATVs, UTVs, Strider Bikes, apparel, safety gear, and custom graphics.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The popular retail hobby and toy store HobbyTown. has announced that it
will move from its current location to an 8,300 square-foot suite in the Village Square at Kiln Creek shopping center. located on Victory Boulevard in York County.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The Locke Supply Co., an Oklahoma-based whole sale HVAC and plumbing
parts supplier. will be moving into the building formally occupied by Kmart store in the Kingsgate Green Shopping Center, 188 Waller Mill Rd.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Donald Davis founded Davis & Associates PC on Feb 28, 1982. Forty years later, his business continues to flourish. The business offers a mixture of surveying & land planning services for residential, commercial and industrial properties on the Peninsula.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The duo officially opened in Yorktown on Saturday, March 12 while hosting an event at Warwick Assembly of God and then a charcuterie workshop at Tradition Brewing Company the following day.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
65 years ago this month, David and Shirley Henderson founded our company, Henderson, Inc. and started what has become a proud and now third generation family business in the Williamsburg community.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Jim Noel has been the Director of Economic and Tourism Development for York County since November 1993. In December 2021, Noel announced that as of June 1, he would be retiring from county service.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Scott Dayton, owner of four HobbyTown USA franchises in Virginia, has confirmed that he has signed a lease to occupy 8,300 square-feet of the 19,560 square-feet of space that former tenant A.C. Moore occupied at 5007 Victory Blvd., Suite F.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) announced that there will be a Business Community Collaboration Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Feb. 18, 2022, to celebrate four local businesses.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
This year, the patient engagement agency Snow Companies looks back at 20 years of its history. Over these years, SNOW has worked with large numbers of patients and captured their stories. The agency is highlighting 20 of these stories at 20patients.com
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The REPI Program committed $15.6 million in program funds that will be coupled with nearly $21.6 million in partner contributions to seven projects benefitting 12 installations and their surrounding communities.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Since 2004, the White family have run SeaTow Lower Chesapeake from their homes in Seaford, Va where they have lived as watermen for four generations making a living off of the Chesapeake Bay.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
Virginia Beer Company (VBC) is now on tap in more than just the Historic Triangle. A year after expanding to New York with can release, VBC has sent over flagship offerings and limited releases on draft, including Pride beer, Friends of Dorothy.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
BurgerFi will hold its grand opening on July 6, 2021. The South Florida-based restaurant brand will be joined by York County Chamber of Commerce members, City of Williamsburg officials, as well as Virginia Peninsula Foodbank representatives.
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Posted on: February 13, 2023
The Peninsula Home-Based Business Network is excited to announce that T-Mobile has joined as a sponsor for the 2021 Home-Based Business Virtual Lunch & Learn Series and Annual Conference.
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