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Start Peninsula: Pitch Perfect

Are you planning to pitch your business idea at Start Peninsula? If so, then you won’t want to miss this Pitch Perfect Training Session leading up to the big event! Training Sessions Sept 19th & 26th; October 3rd, 8th, 16th & 23rd Register & Learn More
Congratulations Snow Companies!

Snow Companies is among the Inside Business 2019 TOP WORKPLACES IN HAMPTON ROADS recipients. Event Information
Coffee at Home

The Office of Economic Development and the York County Chamber of Commerce are all about the special brew that makes Home-Based Businesses successful. The current episode is Courtney Obland with Sorva Syrups. View more Espisodes
Discover York’s Long-Standing Businesses

Featured business articles written to highlight longstanding York County Businesses. ThemMost recent article features Country Bootleggers Dance Studio. View Featured Business Articles
Home-based Business 2019 Lunch & Learn Series

Join us the 2ND Wednesday of each month from Noon – 1:00 pm for the Home-Based Business Lunch & Learn Series. Bring a bag lunch and enjoy FREE drinks and desserts provided by the host. Monthly sessions will feature networking, a keynote speaker and Q&A. Series Schedule
2018 Annual Report

This 6-page Report highlights 2018 York County achievements. View the Annual Report
York County Welcomes New Businesses

Check out our latest edition of "New In Town" where we share what's "Hip & Trendy!" From juice to jewelry, docks to donuts, we have some awesome new businesses to show off! Read more...
Meet York County's Distinguished Business Winners

Congratulations to these two fantastic York County businesses who are growing and giving back to the community! Read about the 2019 Award Winners
Retail Certificate Scholarship

York County offers business training scholarship for entrepreneurs partnering with Retail Alliance, County to host classes for Certificate of Retail Operations Read the Press Release
York County Joins ‘LOVEVA’ Program

Offers Incentives to Merchants and Shoppers. York County Partners with Retail Alliance’s Loyalty App, Where Customers Collect Rewards Across Local Businesses; Provides Grant for Businesses to Get Listed Read on...
York County featured in National Business Magazine

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The Forgotten Sector: Focusing on Home-Based Businesses

York’s Home-based Business Program featured in International Economic Development Journal Read the Full Article
York County Welcomes New Businesses

Check out this list of the newest businesses in town! York County offers many resources for new and growing businesses. View New Business Lists
York County Shopping & Dining Guide

With more than 100 restaurants and 30 different retail centers York County, Virginia has something for every palate and every budget! View the Guide

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Vintners Cellar Winery in York County sells its restaurant

The Vintner’s Cellar Winery and Restaurant in York County is selling the restaurant portion of its establishment, but the new ownership does not plan major changes right away. Read the Article
Scaling4Growth is Accepting Applications!

The Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity is now accepting applications. In partnership with Interise.org, this is a StreetWise MBA. Classes begin December 2019 and meet every other Thursday, through June 2020 in Hampton, Virginia. Apply
Ricks Grill closes but another business will take its place

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What's under construction on Bypass Road?

Those who travel on Bypass Road in Williamsburg may have noticed some recent construction underway. Read the Article
New bakery serving 'Sweet Dreams' in York County

The Sweet Dreams French Bakery and Café has opened in York County, at 1215 George Washington Memorial Highway. Read the Article

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Position Yourself For Growth!

Bringing your business to York County is a smart decision. Our coastal location in southeastern Virginia is part of the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), encompassing a population in excess of 1.7 million. We're 20 minutes from the Port of Virginia and less than an hour from Richmond. Our low cost of doing business, combined with the high quality of living, presents executives and decision makers with an opportunity that must be explored.

We invite you to join the thriving businesses who have already discovered our strong, supportive business environment and excellent lifestyle for employees and their families.