Inside the Isle
Between 2004 and 2008, Economic Development (ED) produced a printed, quarterly newsletter called The Isle of Wight Pages. Well, a few things have changed since then - staff members, the economy and technology. So, we’re changing too. In an effort to stay connected with our existing businesses and development allies, we’d like to introduce you to the first issue of our email newsletter. Our goal is to keep you informed about what's going on
Inside the Isle by featuring local businesses, available properties, and other important developments. Keep Reading. We hope you like it!
Small Business Spotlight: RingO’s Donuts is Entrepreneur of the Year
J. Kirk Ring, owner of RingO’s Donuts in Smithfield, was recently named 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year. “I am honored and humbled that RingO's Donuts has been selected to receive Isle of Wight County's Entrepreneur of the Year award. The support that RingO's Donuts has received during our first year has been tremendous, and we look forward to continuing to grow and build upon our relationship with the community in the years to come,” said Ring. RingO’s opened in March of 2009 at 1200 S. Church Street. For more information CLICK HERE.
If you are a small business in Isle of Wight County and would like to have your company featured in our newsletter's Small Business Spotlight, please CONTACT US. We'd love to meet you.
Featured Property – Shirley T. Holland Intermodal Park
This 1,500-acre, publicly-owned and master-planned intermodal park is designed for light to moderate industrial uses, such as warehousing/distribution operations and technology-driven manufacturing. The property is located in Foreign Trade Zone #20. Since 2000, private industry has invested over $81 million and created 400+ jobs in the park. Phase I hosts the 1.1 million square-foot Cost Plus World Market Virginia Distribution Center. Phase II is 325 +/- shovel-ready acres and includes the 330,000 square-foot JDA speculative warehouse/distribution facility and Safco Products Company’s 302,000 square-foot distribution facility. Phase III consists of 985 +/- acres. The park is located off Route 460 just 45 miles from I-95 & I-85. APM Terminals and The Port of Virginia’s Portsmouth and Norfolk terminals are within 35 miles. Rail service is provided by Norfolk Southern. For
more information CLICK HERE.
ED Close Up – Lisa T. Perry, Director
Lisa Perry joined Isle of Wight County as economic development director in December 2007. She is a veteran economic developer with nearly 20 years experience in global business recruitment and existing industry retention with specific expertise in targeting the steel, plastics, and distribution/logistics markets. Prior to joining Isle of Wight, Lisa led global business recruitment efforts as chief executive officer for a public/private economic development partnership in North Carolina. Between 1991 and 2003, Lisa served as a project manager in Global Business Development with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Lisa is a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE) and Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA).
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