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Paul W. Gerhardt has been elected as the 2013 Chairman of the James City County Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Marshall N. Warner as the 2013 Vice Chairman. Both served in these positions during 2012. Gerhardt has served on the EDA since July 2008 and is the EDA’s liaison with the James City County Business and Technology Incubator. Gerhardt is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association, Historic Triangle Real Estate Group, and Urban Land Institute, and serves on the Board of the Williamsburg Community Foundation and the Williamsburg Regional Board for Middleburg Financial Corporation. He served as President of the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate in 2002 and still serves on its Presidents’ Council. Gerhardt received his B.A. and J.D. from Washington and Lee University. He has been a lawyer with the law firm of Kaufman and Canoles for the past 28 years and serves as the partner in charge of the firm’s Senior Housing and Care practice and the Co-Chairman of the firm’s Real Estate Strategies Group. Warner is the Executive Vice President at Chesapeake Bank, where he has been employed for the past 21 years. He has served on the EDA since July 2006. Warner was a previous chair Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance and is currently serving on the Board of Directors Executive Committee. Currently, he is president of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Greater Williamsburg. Warner previously served on the Board of Directors at Williamsburg Landing. He ...

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The Economic Development Departments and Economic Development Authorities (EDAs) of James City County, Williamsburg and York County are pleased to announce that the James City County Business Incubator became a regional facility on Jan. 1, 2013 and is now the Historic Triangle Business Incubator. The Incubator assists businesses by providing a cost effective location and infrastructure with direct access to the assets of the College of William and Mary. “This is a great example of the three localities working together to expand and promote a strong business climate utilizing the vast resources of the College to benefit businesses,” said Monty Mason, Williamsburg EDA chairman. Funding will be shared by the three EDAs at an estimated cost of $34,500 per year. Additional funding will come from a new revenue sharing initiative supported by companies that graduate from the Incubator and remain in the Historic Triangle. The companies’ tax revenues, with the exception of real estate taxes, will be deposited into a fund to support the Incubator for five years. “Making the Incubator a regional effort through an innovative revenue sharing agreement is a natural next step to share in the assets provided by William and Mary and to build upon the Historic Triangle’s reputation that it is open for business,” said Paul Gerhardt, Chairman of the James City County EDA. The new regional arrangement will significantly expand the pipeline of potential Incubator clients while spreading the financial burden. The Incubator is the latest of several joint Historic Triangle Economic Development initiatives, ...

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James City County’s Economic Development Office is pleased to announce that the Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, recently received the Outstanding Host Hotel award for 2012 from the National Softball Association (NSA). The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder has been a long-time host and sponsor of NSA events and was recognized by NSA for its outstanding service and commitment to making attendees of a Girls’ Fast Pitch Tournament feel at home. “The Crowne Plaza Williamsburg at Fort Magruder goes above and beyond when hosting teams by having cookouts, movie nights and other fun things to keep the guests engaged while in the hotel,” said Tommy Zehmer, Virginia State Director of NSA. The criteria for the award is outstanding customer service, quality facilities at a fair rate and honoring the needs of the guests when dealing with weather and other issues associated with sports tournaments. This is the second time that a Virginia hotel has received this award. NSA operates in all 50 states and hosts both youth and adult softball tournaments throughout the country. There are eight tournaments held in the area each year for the Girls’ Fast Pitch program. Teams from almost every state on the eastern seaboard participate in these events. Crescent Hotels & Resorts is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. The company owns, manages and co-invests in hotel real estate and is an independent, third-party operator of hotels and resorts. The company currently owns or operates approximately 68 hotels and ...

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Contact: Melissa Davidson, York County, 757- 890-3317, melissa.davidson@yorkcounty.gov; Matt Johnson, City of Newport News, 757-597-2840, mejohnson@nngov.com; Kathryn Sipes, James City County 757-253-6607, kathryn.sipes@jamescitycountyva.gov; Michele DeWitt, City of Williamsburg, 757-220-6120, mdewitt@williamsburgva.gov The City of Newport News, James City County, the City of Williamsburg, and York County are pleased to announce that they have all partnered together to offer four separate business assistance seminars. Each locality will host a Virginia Department of Business Assistance (VDBA) seminar in the months of March and April. All seminars include refreshments, are free and open to the public, and are brought to those interested by the VDBA, James City County, York County, the Cities of Williamsburg and Newport News and GMU/Hampton Roads PTAC. The workshops include the following: March 20 at 8:30 am, Government Procurement Workshop at the Yorktown Freight Shed March 27 at 8:30 am, Entrepreneur Express at Fountain II Plaza (James Room, 1st Floor) in Newport News April 10 at 8:30 am, Government Procurement Workshop at Legacy Hall in James City County April 17 at 8:30 am, Entrepreneur Express at the Williamsburg Community Building Registration for the seminars is required and FREE. More information is available at http://events.vastartup.org/ under the “East” region. Questions about the seminars can be sent to Wayne Waldrop by e-mail at Wayne.Waldrop@vdba.virginia.gov or by phone 804-371-8228. Each of the localities has the events posted on their websites: www.newportnewsva.com, www.yesjamescitycountyva.com, www.yeswilliamsburg.com and www.yesyorkcounty.com.

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Beginning March 18, the City of Newport News will begin a multiyear bridge replacement project on Fort Eustis Boulevard. During construction, commute times will increase and motorists should expect significant delays on I-64, Route 60, Merrimac Trail and Fort Eustis Boulevard. As a result, residents and businesses may experience overflow traffic in the southern part of the County especially along Route 60 and Merrimac Trail. For more information on the project, visit the Newport News website, www.nngov.com. For the latest real-time traffic information or road conditions, call 511 or visit www.511virginia.org.

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James City County is pleased to announce that it has received a $20,000 grant from Governor McDonnell’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund. The County is one of 11 projects to receive funding and one of only four jurisdictions to receive full grant funding as a single locality. JCC’s Rural Economic Development Committee (REDC), a subcommittee of the Economic Development Authority made up of key local government personnel, local business leaders and agricultural producers, is spearheading the project with the help of both the Office of Economic Development and the Planning Division. The REDC will use the grant funds to develop a plan to grow local agricultural businesses. JCC’s project will kick off in June and conclude in May 2014. Both the JCC Board of Supervisors and the Economic Development Authority passed resolutions supporting the submittal of the AFID grant application in February. John McGlennon, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, stated, “I am pleased that the County applied for this grant, and along with the Board, I am excited to see the results moving forward. James City County is known for its rural beauty and agricultural tradition. This grant recognizes that rich history and provides us with help in identifying how to make the best use of these assets and enhance the rural economy.” According to Governor McDonnell’s office, “(James City) County boasts many agricultural and forestry assets, and has undertaken a number of individual efforts to promote them, but never has the County taken a comprehensive look ...

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James City County (JCC) is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of Creative Cabinet Works in Jacobs Industrial Park in Toano. Creative Cabinet Works will construct a 17,000 square foot facility to house a new showroom and cabinetry fabrication operations. Creative Cabinet Works has been a locally-owned family business for almost a decade and currently has a showroom located at 7191-A Richmond Rd. Creative Cabinet Works’ number one priority is designing and building the highest quality custom cabinetry. Their employees have extensive experience in custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets, closet systems, built-in bookcases, fireplace surrounds and other custom residential projects. They also work on unique projects in the restaurant, medical and office environments as well as assisted living and retirement facilities. Creative Cabinet Works places great value in the relationships that they have built with the local community of homeowners and contractors. They believe this significant investment will enable them to continue to provide the highest level of quality custom cabinets to their clients in a more effective and efficient way. Board of Supervisor Chairman, John McGlennon stated, “We are pleased to have Creative Cabinet Works grow in James City County especially since they produce a quality, environmentally friendly product.” Creative Cabinet Works currently employs 10 full-time individuals and is excited about the growth potential at their new comprehensive location in JCC. The estimated capital investments will be approximately $1 million. For more information about Creative Cabinet Works, please visit cabinetworksva.com .

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  Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, PC recently held a ribbon cutting to mark the 1,500 square foot expansion of their office located at 331 McLaws Circle in the Quarterland Commons Condominiums of Busch Corporate Center in James City County. Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, PC’s services include the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of arthritic disorders, systemic autoimmune disorders, regional pain syndromes and osteoporosis. Their facilities include a therapeutic infusion center, bone densitometry, x-ray and diagnostic laboratory.   The practice’s rheumatologists, Christopher A. Hakim, M.D. and Elena F. Flagg, M.D., will welcome a third rheumatologist, Michael Laccheo, M.D., in June. Patients are also served by nurse practitioners Misty M. Mason, FNP and Mary Lou Vallone, ANP-C. The practice opened in 1986 and currently has 20 employees. At the groundbreaking, Board of Supervisors Chairman, John McGlennon stated, “We are pleased that Arthritis and Rheumatoid Diseases PC has expanded and will service the area’s citizens with expanded healthcare options in the County.” The estimated capital investment for this business expansion project exceeds $189,000. Additionally, the James City County Office of Economic Development is assisting Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases, PC with Virginia Enterprise Zone Incentives provided through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Pictured from L to R: Misty M. Mason, FNP; Elena F. Flagg, M.D.; Christopher A. Hakim, M.D.; Jennifer Gordon, office manager; John McGlennon, Chairman James City County Board of Supervisors

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REV3 Traffic Advisory What is the Revolution3 Williamsburg Triathlon? Revolution 3 (REV3) Williamsburg Triathlon take place on Sunday, June 23, 2013. The planned route for this family-friendly race will run throughout James City County and the City of Williamsburg. The triathlon begins at 6:30 am with a swim in the James River and will conclude on the campus of the College of William & Mary in the afternoon. Portions of roads throughout both JCC and Williamsburg will be temporarily closed to accommodate the race including both runners and bikers. Areas of the County affected by REV3 include Monticello Marketplace, Settler’s Market, Courthouse Commons, and New Town due to the triathlon route on both Monticello Avenue and Strawberry Plains Road.

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On Sunday, June 23, more than 1,200 athletes will participate in the Revolution 3 (REV3) Williamsburg Triathlon. Portions of roads throughout James City County and the City of Williamsburg will be temporarily closed to accommodate the 56 mile cycling course and 13 mile running course of the race. Motorists should expect delays between 6 a.m. and noon on: Greensprings Road John Tyler Highway Centerville Road Jolly pond Road Cranston’s Mill Pond Road (closed) Little Creek Dam Road Forge Road Diascund Road Richmond Road in Toano and Lanexa The eastbound lanes of Monticello Avenue will be closed from News Road to Compton Drive between 7 a.m. and noon. A detour will be in place. Strawberry Plains Road to Ironbound Road can be used to access businesses on Monticello Ave (east) and New Town United Methodist Church. In addition, motorists should expect delays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on: Richmond Road from Brooks Court to James Blair Drive Jamestown Road from north of Ukrop Way to Mill Neck Road Mill Neck Road from Jamestown Road to Berkeley Lane Brooks Street from Compton Drive to Richmond Road Compton Drive Police will direct traffic during the race to help keep participants and motorists moving as efficiently as possible. REV3 is a nationally recognized sporting event and sanctioned by USA Triathlon. For more information about REV3, visit rev3tri.com/williamsburg/news-va. REV3 Run REV3 Bike Route

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James City County is pleased to announce that Williamsburg Estate Services(WES) has leased warehouse space at 3317 Venture Ln. in the John Tyler Commercial Park in the County. WES celebrated their opening on June 28 with a ribbon cutting and two-day estate sale. The location features 5,000 square feet of furniture, household goods and collectables. Established in 2010, WES provides estate management and maintenance services, senior-transition services for downsizing and estate sales at residences and other locations. WES will hold offsite estate sales at their new location for clients who do not wish to have sales at their homes or cannot accommodate traffic associated with sales. Their new location will not maintain regular hours; however the WES website includes information on upcoming sales. The ribbon cutting ceremony featured brief remarks by owner, Laura Kinsman, Roberts District Supervisor and Chair John McGlennon and Jamestown District Supervisor, Jim Icenhour. Williamsburg Estate Services employs seven full and part-time individuals. For more information about Williamsburg Estate Services, please visit williamsburgestate.com. Caption: Owner Laura Kinsman cuts the ribbon held by her daughters. Also pictured, Supervisors Jim Icenhour (L) and John McGlennon (R)

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James City County (JCC) is pleased to announce the grand opening of Peerless Carpet Cleaning and Restoration Services (Peerless) in the County. In October 2012, Peerless purchased a 5.20 acre property at 1725 Endeavor Drive in James River Commerce Center. The ribbon cutting ceremony and charity auction were held at their new location on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Previously, 1725 Endeavor Dr. was the location of Lawrenceville Brick owned by Redland Brick, Inc. Peerless previously operated two separate facilities, but combined them into one comprehensive location upon relocating to JCC. Peerless offers a broad range of cleaning and restoration services including carpet cleaning, fire and water restoration, mold remediation, and upholstery cleaning. Peerless is known for their quality work, guaranteeing satisfaction for each client. The event was held from 11-4 p.m. and featured food, entertainment including activities for children, a tour of their new facility, a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds from the event totaled $4,200 and were donated to Grove Christian Outreach Center since they are neighbors with Peerless in that area of the County. The donation also included a truck of leftover food following the event as well as items from a collected food drive at the event. Peerless currently employs more than 50 individuals at this location. For more information about Peerless, please visit www.peerlessva.com. Caption: In the foreground of picture, Gary Schielte (L), Erik Benner (with scissors), Dwayne Ward (yellow) with BOS Chair John McGlennon (far right) celebrate the ribbon cutting with staff from Peerless. ...

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James City County is pleased to announce The Triangle Entrepreneur Exchange Workshop Series hosted in partnership with Thomas Nelson Community College Workforce Development. The new series will have its first workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Legacy Hall, 4301 New Town Ave. The Sept. 18 workshop will feature Zee Worstell of AccelerateHER. Worstell will discuss pricing business services and maximizing earning potential. The workshop is intended for both established entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in the making. The workshop series is free, but registration is required. To register, please visit bit.ly/TREEworkshop. Save the date for other workshops in the series: Oct. 16 and Nov. 20. Other events are available online: yesjamescitycountyva.com/news/event-calenda/

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On Sunday, September 8, the Ninth Annual Patriots Sprint Triathlon will be held at Jamestown Beach Park and surrounding areas. The race course includes bike and asphalt paths along part of Green Springs Road, John Tyler Highway, and Jamestown Road. There will be no road closures and participation for this event is limited to 600 participants. There should be limited traffic interruptions associated with this event. Patriots Spring Triathlon includes a 750 meter swim, a 20K bike ride, and a 5K run. The event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon and is a part of the Virginia Triathlon Series. To view a map of the course: http://setupevents.com/files/Patriots_Sprint_Map.pdf

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La Tienda is thrilled to welcome Executive Chef Javier Romero of Taberna del Alabardero as the guest chef for their 2013 Paella Fest. Chef Javier and his team will be preparing an authentic Valencian paella on a stunning, six-foot wide paella pan before a crowd of one hundred lucky attendees! Your $20 ticket includes a serving of delicious Valencian paella, along with light tapas and slices of fresh Galician bread. The festivities will all take place under a large tent in front of the store. Sangría, wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. All event attendees may enter to win a dinner for two at Taberna del Alabardero in Washington, D.C.! The drawing will take place at 4PM that same day. Please stop by the store or call 757-253-1925 to purchase your tickets as the event is expected to sell out. Make your reservations soon as this event is expected to sell out quickly! Date: October 19, 2013 Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm Location: 1325 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Information: http://www.tienda.com/aboutus/retailstore.html Register: To reserve your ticket, please call La Tienda at 757-253-1925 Cost: $20 for a ticket. Beverages not included in ticket price.

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On Oct. 4, students from Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (WJCC) visited Walmart Import Distribution Center, Ball Corporation and Printpack, Inc. in James City County to celebrate Manufacturing Day. Students were able to see first-hand how advanced technology has changed manufacturing and to learn about the skills needed to qualify for high-paying and fulfilling careers in the industry. “If our local students want to stay or come back to the area, it’s important for them to know the career opportunities we have to offer,” Donald Kahler, Plant Manager with Printpack, Inc. said. Manufacturing Day is an initiative of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) designed to reach out to schools to foster an interest in manufacturing careers and to help to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. Wagner Ramsey, Plant Manager with Ball Corporation, looks for employees with a STEM background, “Manufacturing includes many disciplines, including engineering and information technology. I hope their visit gives them a more detailed perspective after seeing our operation.” In addition, WJCC is the first public school system in North America to sign up for the AME “Adopt A School” program. This effort allows local governments and local businesses to assist schools in providing opportunities for students, which in turn creates career-ready graduates for local businesses. Guidance counselors, teachers and School Board members accompanied the students on the tour. Tom Nuckols, a Technology and Engineering teacher at Jamestown High School shared, “I find it interesting that there are these major manufacturing/distribution companies neatly […]

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James City County is pleased to announce that Jamestown Discovery Boat Tours (JDBT) has opened at Eco Discovery Park located at 2054 Jamestown Rd. in the County. JDBT celebrated their opening on Oct. 18 with a ribbon cutting and the maiden voyage of the Jamestown Discovery Pontoon Boat. The boat is U.S. Coast Guard certified and accommodates up to 28 passengers. JDBT will offer 90 minute boat tours along the beautiful James River traveling around the historic Jamestown Island. All tours are handicap accessible and offer a new view of the history and beauty of the river. JDBT is owned and operated by Master Captain Corey J. Fenton. Captain Fenton is a native and long-time waterman of Williamsburg, Virginia. The ribbon cutting featured brief remarks by Captain Fenton, Steve Rose (Eco Discovery Park) and Roberts District Supervisor and Board of Supervisors Chair John McGlennon. Rose commented, “We are very excited to have this new activity at the park. I know it will offer a new opportunity of discovery of the river for both residents and visitors.” Tours will be available at varying times depending on the season. Group rates are available. Private charters, special events and fundraising groups are also available. For reservations and tickets, visit JDBT online or call 757-253-TOUR (8687). For more information about Jamestown Discovery Boat Tours, visit jamestowndiscovery.com. For more information about Eco Discovery, visit ecodiscoverypark.org. Caption: Jamestown Discovery Boat Tours officially celebrated the beginning of their James River touring operation during a ribbon cutting ceremony […]

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James City County (JCC) is pleased to announce that Duck Donuts celebrated its ribbon cutting on Wednesday, Oct. 23. The newest tenant of Monticello Marketplace Shoppes, Duck Donuts is located at 4655 Monticello Ave. The JCC location of Duck Donuts is the first franchise of the company and is operated by John and Amy Williams. Duck Donuts was founded in 2006 in the Outer Banks of North Carolina by Russell DiGilio and Robin Griffith. Duck Donuts is known for made-to-order donuts that are cooked while you wait. While offering many customer favorites, Duck Donuts also provides patrons with unique combinations such as maple icing with bacon and chocolate glaze with coconut. Hours of the JCC location are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekends from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Orders may be placed ahead of time by calling 757-258-DUCK (3825). A full menu is available on the Duck Donuts website. The ribbon cutting featured brief remarks by Board of Supervisors Chairman John McGlennon. Duck Donuts’ location in JCC currently employs 20 individuals both full- and part-time and intends to hire additional staff. For more information about Duck Donuts, please visit www.duckdonuts.com. Caption: Duck Donuts celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 23. From L to R are JCC Economic Development Asst. Director, Telly Tucker; Board of Supervisors Chairman  John McGlennon; Amy and John Williams, Duck Donuts; and Tiffany Phillips, Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance.

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James City County is pleased to announce that its Economic Development division has launched a new email sign-up that will focus on providing information for local businesses, entrepreneurs and other interested individuals. Russell Seymour, Director of Economic Development, said, “We look forward to having yet another means of distributing information to our local business community and to help keep them informed of local business-related news and events.” The emailed newsletter will not replace any current communications, but will be an additional method of providing information regarding the County’s Economic Development efforts. To sign-up for the email distribution list, visit yesjamescitycountyva.com/sign-e-mails.  

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