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Posted on: April 28, 2023

National Small Business Week (NSBW) April 30 - May 6

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

Class A office suites for lease in Kiln Creek

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

ODU offers entrepreneurship training

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

“Incubate With Us:” York County Couple Rolls Out Welcome Mat for Would-Be Entrepreneurs

There is a whole lot of creation going on inside a nondescript storefront in a shopping center on Lightfoot Road in York County.

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Posted on: February 24, 2023

Upgrades Coming To Busch Gardens And Water Country USA Ahead Of New Season

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 24, 2023

Emerald Thai Cuisine In Williamsburg Gets A Fresh Start Under New Ownership

After nearly 20 years in business, Emerald Thai Cuisine changed ownership four months ago on October 15, 2022.

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Posted on: February 23, 2023

Wolves In Wool Barbershop Celebrating Fifth Anniversary in Yorktown

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 23, 2023

Café Full Circle opens in Yorktown with new name, menu and vibe

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 22, 2023

Blue Fortune Enterprises Press Release

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 22, 2023

Yorktown Dance Studio Swings into New Ownership

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 16, 2023

A Royal Tradition comes to Yorktown

York Gardens and Tea Room has the distinction of being the only traditional English tearoom in Virginia.

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Posted on: February 16, 2023

Venue 4 All Occasions Opens in York County

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 9, 2023

York County business makes giving back a priority, helps new employee after house fire

Chuck and Chase Worley, co-owners of Worley's Home Services, aim to give back to their community as their business achieves success.

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

One Girl Desserts to Celebrate Storefront Reopening in February

Najeonna Iman, the owner of One Girl Desserts, will be celebrating the grand reopening of her storefront on Feb. 17.

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

Former Teacher Finds Second Calling As A Pet Photographer

Debbie Leanne Portraits, owned by Debbie Leanne Jones, specializes mainly in family pet portraits.

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

Tuscany Ristorante Italiano Preparing To Open Second Location in York County

Brothers Jose, Carlos, and Mario Vela have determined that now is the right time to grow their business and plan to open another location in Washington Square Shopping Center.

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

The Maximized Life Coaching And Mentoring Guides Small Business Owners To Success

Husband-and-wife team Lawrence and Ti’Juana Gholson have been small business owners for more than 20 years.

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

It’s Not all about the Bottom Line for Bakery Owner

Jeanne Fiocca launched Cookie Text LLC in 2011, and has been delivering personalized cookie cakes throughout Hampton Roads since that time.

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Hibachi 2 Go! Japanese Restaurant Now Open In The Edge District

Carmen Blair is celebrating her fifth year in business as the owner of Carmen’s Jamaican Authentic Cuisine food truck.

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

One Girl Desserts & Pastries Reopens For Business In York County

The 25-year-old entrepreneur’s bakery is back in business and headquartered from a new storefront.

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Addicted To Golf Moving To A New Storefront In York County

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: December 22, 2022

Founder of Persnickety Crane Café Sweetens The Deal With Opening Of Serene Bee Bakery

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: December 2, 2022

New Orleans-style coffee will soon be rolling to a stop near you

New Orleans native Woodrow “Woody” Jones continues to expand his small business portfolio since opening coffee shops in two Sentara hospitals in 2019.

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Posted on: November 29, 2022

Local Mom Embraces Sustainability with Home-based Cookie Cake Delivery

After spending cherished years as a stay-at-home mom while raising her three sons, Jeanne Fiocca realized she was ready to reenter the workforce and founded her company, Cookie Text LLC, in 2011.

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Posted on: November 7, 2022

New Ballet School Opens in Victory Village Shopping Center

Alexia Redick Bartlett, owner of the new Conservatory Ballet dance school in Greater Williamsburg, comes from a family of professional dancers.

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Posted on: November 4, 2022

Angelic Threads boutique gaining momentum in Village Square at Kiln Creek

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: October 21, 2022

Harper’s Station Yorktown: New Senior Living Community Breaks Ground on Victory Boulevard

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: October 17, 2022

Second Location Of Operation Escape Now Open In Williamsburg

The owner of a popular escape room attraction in Greater Williamsburg recently opened a second location of the business.

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Posted on: October 3, 2022

Play A Round Family Fun Center in York County Revs Up For A New Attraction

The amusement center plans to open a new electric go-kart track, equipped with 10 go-karts, this fall. It will be approximately 500 feet in length.

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Posted on: October 3, 2022

Lazy Daisy to Open New Yorktown Location

Richmond-based Lazy Daisy signed a lease with The Breeden Company in Yorktown’s Village Square at Kiln Creek.

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Posted on: October 3, 2022

New Water Slide Set to Open at Water Country USA in Summer 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: October 3, 2022

Bay Haven Grille in York County Reopens Under New Ownership

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: September 30, 2022

One Girl Desserts Hopes to Reopen Storefront in 2023, Expand Offeri

Najeonna Iman, the owner of dessert business One Girl Desserts & Pastries (Now One Girl Desserts & More) is currently working to reopen her storefront in 2023.

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Posted on: September 26, 2022

Under Old Management: A Familiar Face Reopens The Pizza Shop

Uncle B’s Pizza Shop held a grand reopening Friday as previous owner Brian Betts returns to make the New York-style pizza that has become a staple of the community.

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Posted on: September 23, 2022

Yorktown Beach Hotel Saying Goodbye To Summer With Neighborhood Puppy Plunge

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: September 9, 2022

Autumn Excursions Await in Historic Yorktown

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: August 19, 2022

The Chipper Restaurant In Grafton Becoming A Local Favorite

A sh 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: August 19, 2022

Raising Cane’s set to open chicken finger restaurants in Hampton and York County

Since its founding in 1996, Raising Cane’s has kept its concept simple. Its menu and brand are centered around a classic favorite: chicken fingers.

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Posted on: August 19, 2022

Virginia Beer Company Amongst Award Winners at the 2022 Virginia Craft Beer Cup

The Williamsburg-based brewery took home second place in the German and American Wheat category for its Saving Daylight Beer.

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Posted on: August 8, 2022

York County Couple Celebrates First Anniversary of Fibrenew Franchise

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: August 2, 2022

Lackey Clinic Expands Free Virtual Urgent Care Program

Lackey Virtual Urgent Care, which provides free online medical care to those in need, is opening up services to all of Virginia.

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Posted on: August 2, 2022

Yorktown Market Days to Celebrate National Farmers Market Week

Yorktown Market Days is celebrating National Farmers Market Week on Aug. 6 and Aug. 13 from 8 a.m. to noon in recognition of the impact farmers have on their communities.

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Posted on: August 1, 2022

Longtime Restaurateur To Close Riverwalk Restaurant And Expand Water Street Grille in Yorktown

When the covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Mario Buffa, owner of Riverwalk Restaurant and Water Street Grille in Yorktown, thought his days as a restauranteur were over.

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Posted on: August 1, 2022

Brass Cannon Brewing Announces it is Closing its Doors

Brass Cannon Brewing, a craft beer micro-brewery and tap room located at 5476 Mooretown Road, announced it will be winding down its operations starting on Aug. 1.

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Posted on: August 1, 2022

Pink Hillbilly Boutique Opening Its First Storefront August 13 in York County

The owners of Dirty Quads Motorsports and Graphics in York County are gearing up to open a new business.

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Posted on: July 22, 2022

Alewerks Nails It with $1,500 Donation to Habitat House; ReStore Extends Hours

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: July 18, 2022

York couple hopes their mobile repair and restoration business brings value to the community

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: July 18, 2022

New Makerspace Make ‘Ur Merch Opening In Williamsburg In August

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: July 8, 2022

Water Country USA’s Newest Attraction Opening July 15

Water Country USA’s younger guests will have a new area of the park to explore later this month.

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Posted on: July 6, 2022

Spain Commercial Still Going Strong After 30 Years

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: July 1, 2022

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Is Opening Two Peninsula Locations

Peninsula residents will soon have an additional restaurant option that specializes in chicken come this fall.

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Posted on: June 28, 2022

Sylvan Learning Center of Newport News Is Moving To Village Square at Kiln Creek

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: June 13, 2022

Five Shows Planned For 65th Season of Williamsburg Players

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: June 21, 2022

York County’s New Economic And Tourism Director Excited To Make Position Her Own

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: June 21, 2022

Owner of Cliff’s Auto Repair Sells Family-Owned Business

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: June 21, 2022

Mid Atlantic Dairy Queen Breaks Ground On New Location in York County

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: June 10, 2022

CountyMed DPC Opens its First Direct Primary Care Office in Yorktown

A new medical practice has opened in York County.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: June 8, 2022

HobbyTown USA Holding Ribbon Cutting Ceremony On June 10

HobbyTown USA is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony to launch the opening weekend of its new location in Village Square at Kiln Creek shopping center.

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Posted on: June 8, 2022

New Asian Restaurant Coming To The Edge District

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: June 8, 2022

Riverside Heating & Air Conditioning Looking To Build New Warehouse In York County

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: June 8, 2022

Faith And Community Service Are Guiding Principles For Owner Of CB Dance Studios

Cindy Norge, the owner of CB Dance Studios (formerly Country Bootleggers Dance Studio) on George Washington Memorial Highway in York County, has two passions in life: dance and community service. Her studio first opened on April 21, 1994.

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Posted on: February 14, 2022

Four Local Businesses to Celebrate Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

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: August 3, 2021

Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Challenge awarded to Yorktown Naval Weapon

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: July 13, 2021

Duke of York Hotel Has New Ownership, New Name and New Look

Under its new ownership, the Duke of York Hotel is getting the new name of Yorktown Beach Hotel, putting an emphasis on the hotel’s beachfront location.

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Posted on: July 1, 2021

Fresh grant money means more chances for small business and nonprofit COVID-19 relief

The second phase of the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program will accept applications from small businesses in York County, Williamsburg and Poquoson beginning July 1.

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Posted on: July 1, 2021

Seaford family’s boat-towing business is a 4-generational affair

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: July 1, 2021

Virginia Beer Company Is Now On Tap in New York City Bars

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: July 1, 2021

CB Dance Studios in Yorktown Offers Dance, Friendship and a Community

When you walk through the doors of CB Dance Studios, you’re greeted with a sign on the wall that says, “Where dancing builds connections, where friends become family.”

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Posted on: July 1, 2021

After Delay, BurgerFi to Hold Grand Opening

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: September 29, 2020

A Legacy in Development

After nearly two decades as EDA chairman, renowned architect R. Anderson “Rick” Moberg is passing the torch.

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Posted on: September 29, 2020

York County Economic Development Authority Welcomes New Chair, Vice Chair

Board of Supervisors honors outgoing chairman Rick Moberg, who headed EDA for nearly 20 years, as vice chair Steve Meade rises to the position

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Posted on: February 21, 2020

Event production company, coffee shop win York County business awards

(YORKTOWN, VA, February 20, 2020) – At York County’s annual Distinguished Business Affair yesterday, two local companies accepted awards for their impact. The Economic Development Authority and the Office of Economic ...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Attention Home-based Businesses: Help Us Help You

Home-based Business Survey

Every two years, surveys are mailed to all licensed home-based businesses in the County. Individual responses remain anonymous, but the aggregate results are used to help develop programs, services and events that your business needs to grow and thrive.

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Dental patients enjoy 45 years of White teeth

Dr Calvin White DDS

White, whose surname seems tailor-made for a profession of giving people gleaming smiles, has practiced general dentistry from his small office on Route 17 for the past 45 years.

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Two Young Businesses Win York County Business Awards

York County Distinguished Business Award 2023

Yorktown Beach Hotel receives Distinguished Business Award for growth and investment; Pappas Orthodontics named Chamber’s Small Business of the Year

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Posted on: November 9, 2022

York County New Businesses

York County Virginia

Take a look at new businesses just opening or coming soon.

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