BZA approves application for catering, special events hall (11/3/2010) - The Gloucester County Board of Zoning Appeals voted 6-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 26 to approve the special exception application for a full-service catering and special events hall business. Robert P.… …
New CEO set to take the reins at Colonial Virginia Bank (11/3/2010) - Bill Farinholt, chief executive officer of Gloucester-based Colonial Virginia Bank, announced Oct. 27 his decision to retire by June 30, 2011. Veteran banker Robert L. "Bob" Bailey will succeed him,… …
Chimney Corner renovates showroom (10/27/2010) - Chimney Corner Lawnmower, Inc., located on Route 17, White Marsh, completed the renovation of its large showroom in mid-October. Owner Frank Crittenden of Dutton, said the work includes new display… …
New administrator named at Walter Reed (10/27/2010) - Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester has named Megan K. Moore as its new vice president and administrator. Moore officially began in her new full-time post on Monday, and heads… …
Gloucester sponsors workshop designed to help local business owners (10/27/2010) - An Entrepreneur Express workshop to help local business owners prosper will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Hampton Inn, Gloucester. Douglas Meredith, Gloucester’s economic development director,… …
Hayes resident starts yoga business (10/27/2010) - Racheal Cook of Hayes, started River Lotus Yoga in August. She runs the business part-time now, with plans to offer additional individual and group yoga training sessions in the future.… …
Rosemary & Wine adds new managers, changes menu (10/20/2010) - There have been a lot of changes recently at Rosemary & Wine, a restaurant/wine shop/wine bar located at 17 Plaza, Ordinary. Owner Mary Amos, who resides in Gloucester and St.… …
Mathews couple purchases Hartfield home improvement, gardening business (10/20/2010) - M&M Building Supply of Hartfield, Inc., opened recently on General Puller Highway in Hartfield. A Mathews couple purchased the building that formerly housed Henley Do-It Center for many years and… …
Chamber to sponsor Gloucester Wine Festival (10/20/2010) - The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Gloucester Wine Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Gloucester Institute (formerly Moton Center), Cappahosic. Chamber executive director… …
Mathews florist moves to another location (10/20/2010) - Unique Design Florist recently moved from one Mathews location to another. Owner Deborah Smith of Moon, said she wanted more visibility for her shop and saw an opportunity when a… …
Cardiologist joins Gloucester Sentara practice (10/20/2010) - Dr. Michael Casciello recently joined Cardiovascular Associates, Ltd., and now has office hours at the Sentara Medical Arts building near the entrance to the Gloucester Business Park, White Marsh. He… …
Morgan joins realty firm (10/20/2010) - Bard Morgan, 46, is a new sales agent at Southern Trade Realty, Inc. He recently joined the company, located at Flat Iron, Gloucester. "I like meeting people and talking to… …
Teagle agent receives insurance license (10/20/2010) - Jessica D. Burtchett of Gloucester, recently received her insurance license from the state Commissioner of Insurance for Virginia. Burtchett is an agent at Teagle Insurance, located off Main Street near… …
Phillips Energy unveils new fueling station (10/14/2010) - Phillips Energy, Inc., located on Route 17 at Hayes, is the first private business in Virginia to offer three alternative fuels at once, said Chelsea Jenkins, executive director of Virginia… …
Onemo couple opens Bethel Beach Inn (10/14/2010) - Richard and Daria Linsinbigler of Onemo, converted an 1834 farmhouse to their residence and, now, recently, have made their quarters to open a portion of the building as the Bethel… …
Partnership seeks to offer wireless internet to Middle Peninsula (10/14/2010) - A newly-formed partnership plans to offer improved wireless broadband service to many portions of the Middle Peninsula. William Curtis, executive consultant for Falls Church-based Suntiva, said the partnership with Northern… …
Podiatrist opens branch office in West Point (10/14/2010) - Tina W. Frye, D.P.M., opened a branch office in West Point in August. Frye’s main office is located at Abingdon Office Park, Hayes. A foot doctor, she’s been practicing podiatry… …