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**NEW RESTRICTIONS: Governor Ralph Northam announced new, targeted measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 as new cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in all areas of the Commonwealth. Executive Order Seventy-Two directs Virginians to stay at home between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., implements a universal mask requirement, and lowers the limit on social gatherings from 25 people to 10 people. The order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 14 and remain in place through January 31, 2021, unless rescinded or amended.
Ronald H. Pack
The Board of Supervisors adopted and presented a Resolution to Recognize Ronald H. Pack for his Service on the Economic Development Authority. Ronald H. "Ron" Pack has been a member of the EDA since 1986 and has served as Chairman of the EDA for the past 13 years. Mr. Pack's accomplishments include: Successful development of the Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park, provided guidance & support as a distinguished business & community leader, owner of a family-operated, award-winning restaurant, hotel, marina & conference center and has contributed to the community over serval decades by participation on the board of many organizations to include County Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Advisory Board and Hampton Road Sports Authority. |
John Edwards
The Board of Supervisors adopted and presented a Resolution to Recognize and Commend John Edwards. John Edwards has served as a reporter, business owner, volunteer and a leader in the County for over 50 years. His contributions & accomplishments include: Reporter/Owner/Operator of The Smithfield Times, numerous journalism awards, Smithfield Volunteer Fire Dept, Smithfield 2020, Chair of the Main Street Beautification Project, Friday Night Concert Series and even in retirement continues to actively serve the community in his "Short Rows" column in the Smithfield Times. |
OVER $800,000 TO COUNTY SMALL BUSINESSES!
Smithfield and Isle of Wight County Tourism, Isle of Wight County Economic Development and The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, recently united to create the #IsleShopSmall Gift Certificate Program, a joint initiative established to assist local businesses in remaining viable during and after the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The program was administered by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. All of the funding for this program was made possible through CARES ACT money dedicated to economic stimulus. This funding support was granted by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, the Town of Smithfield and the Town of Windsor, who approved a request from Isle of Wight County Tourism and Economic Development and the Chamber to re-allocate a portion of the CARES ACT funding budget to generate the program.
The #IsleShopSmall Gift Card Program Round #1 and Round #2 has now concluded. The Round #1 matched $100,000 of CARES ACT funding dollars to purchaser dollars to infuse over $200,000 back into County small businesses. Round #2 matched over $300,000 of CARES ACT funding dollars to infuse over $600,000 back into County small businesses. Together with purchaser dollars, the Gift Card Program is able to contribute back over $800,000 to local small businesses. Gift Vouchers from Round #1 were eligible to be utilized starting November 27th and Round #2 Vouchers are eligible to be used starting January 9th, 2021. All Vouchers are good for one year.
If you have any questions about the program please contact chamber@theisle.org or smfdtour@iwus.net.
Smithfield and Isle of Wight County Tourism, Isle of Wight County Economic Development and The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, recently united to create the #IsleShopSmall Gift Certificate Program, a joint initiative established to assist local businesses in remaining viable during and after the current COVID-19 pandemic.
The program was administered by the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. All of the funding for this program was made possible through CARES ACT money dedicated to economic stimulus. This funding support was granted by the Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors, the Town of Smithfield and the Town of Windsor, who approved a request from Isle of Wight County Tourism and Economic Development and the Chamber to re-allocate a portion of the CARES ACT funding budget to generate the program.
The #IsleShopSmall Gift Card Program Round #1 and Round #2 has now concluded. The Round #1 matched $100,000 of CARES ACT funding dollars to purchaser dollars to infuse over $200,000 back into County small businesses. Round #2 matched over $300,000 of CARES ACT funding dollars to infuse over $600,000 back into County small businesses. Together with purchaser dollars, the Gift Card Program is able to contribute back over $800,000 to local small businesses. Gift Vouchers from Round #1 were eligible to be utilized starting November 27th and Round #2 Vouchers are eligible to be used starting January 9th, 2021. All Vouchers are good for one year.
If you have any questions about the program please contact chamber@theisle.org or smfdtour@iwus.net.
* * * IF YOU DIDN'T GET YOUR GIFT CARD VOUCHERS * * *
If you or your customers have purchased Gift Card vouchers in Round 1 or Round 2 (November 11th and December 9/10th) and HAVE received a payment confirmation, but have NOT received an email with the vouchers, please do the following:
1) Send an Email to INFO@GLERIN.COM so they can resend your vouchers.
This is the company that provided the platform to purchase the vouchers. The Chamber & The Visitor Center can not resend your voucher email.
2) include the following in your email:
1) Send an Email to INFO@GLERIN.COM so they can resend your vouchers.
This is the company that provided the platform to purchase the vouchers. The Chamber & The Visitor Center can not resend your voucher email.
2) include the following in your email:
- Your Name
- Invoice/order number
- Email address used for the purchase in your email.
- Put "Isle Shop Small’ in the subject line.
FOR UPDATES ON PARKS & RECREATION PLEASE VISIT THE IWC PARKS & RECREATION FACEBOOK PAGE OR VISIT PARKS & RECREATION WEBPAGE ON THE COUNTY WEBSITE.
STAY UP TO DATE ON ISLE OF WIGHT OFFERINGS, STATUS OF RESTAURANTS & SHOPPES REOPENING, ON-LINE SHOPPING, LIVE FEED & VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE DURING PHASES OF COVID19 PANDEMIC REOPENING.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT TOURISM WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. |
UPDATES ON TYLER'S BEACH & BRADBY PARK
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNY PARKS & RECREATION Tyler's Beach
Phase I was completed in early 2020 and the funding was for FY 2018-2019 and had the following items performed: Master Plan of site, Environmental Study, Removal of sunk/derelict vessels (11 to date), Removal and cleanup of work yard area, Cleanup and debris removal of beach area. Phase 11 CIP funding is for $110,000. Funding this Phase II is for permitting of future development with the US Army Corp of Engineers. Future development includes: New boat ramp, New bulkhead and Floating dock with boat slips. Phase III will be to begin funding the items that are permitted in Phase II. Bradby Park Phase 1 CIP funding is for $100,000. Goals are to perform: Wetland delineation and have permits in place. soil and endangered species testing, master plan & possibly some initial clearing. If all goes well in Phase I, plans for Phase II are to begin initial development phase of Bradby Park. |
