Area Business News
Marsha L. Weatherwax has purchased the Gloucester Insurance Agency and has named the new business Weatherwax Insurance Agency.
The ReStore, a project of the Habitat for Humanity of Gloucester-Mathews, has trimmed its hours to the public to only one day a week—Saturday—at this time because of a lack of inventory.
Many businesses along Gloucester’s Main Street had special hours and refreshments Sunday afternoon as part of the Main Street Open House. Here, customer Clifton Horsley chats with Kim Williams of Ware Neck Produce inside the store. Photo by Quinton Sheppard
Longtime waterman Ken Smith of Kilmarnock, is tired of waiting for government to come up with ways to restore the oyster industry and clean up the Chesapeake Bay, so he’s decided to take on the task himself as a private businessman.
Spotswood Law recently opened a new office on Gloucester’s Court Circle.
The Riverside Walter Reed Hospital Therapy Department recently relocated to a suite in an office building near the Gloucester hospital.
Erik Buckley has been promoted to administrator of Walter Reed Convalescent & Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. He is in overall charge of the local center.
The Lewis B. Puller Center received a Dominion Virginia Power gift of $25,000 to its capital campaign during a reception honoring campaign donors Monday. Above, from left, Dominion representative Max Bartholomew presented the donation to The Arc’s President/CEO Kasia Grzelkowski and Sen. Tommy Norment, a supporter of The Arc and its programs. Photo by Kim Robins
Some people might consider having a business plan to be “a pain in the neck,” a state business development official said during a seminar in Gloucester Nov. 9, but “it is your map” to a better chance for your business to succeed.
Ed Oliver, long a familiar face on the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck’s power equipment scene, joined Fleet Brothers, Inc., at Hartfield in mid-October.
Gans Communications, doing business as MetroCast Communications, has completed the acquisition of system assets of Comcast, LLC, in Mathews County.
Tangled Up, a beauty salon, recently opened a small gift shop at its White Marsh Shopping Center location. Shown are, from left, owner Kristian Berry, stylist Jessica Wyatt, owner Lisa Seider and receptionist Suzanne O’Connor. Photo by Bill Nachman
