Publix Announces First Store in Hampton Roads

James City County is pleased to announce that Publix Super Market plans to open at 4660 Monticello Avenue in the Monticello Marketplace. This will be the first Publix store in Hampton Roads. Publix has opened two stores in the Richmond region and has three more opening in the coming months. The James City County location was formerly a Martin’s Foods and closed on July 10, 2017. The store is approximately 69,000 square feet. An opening date is forthcoming. Continue reading

Williamsburg Winery Receives 2017 Captain John Smith Award

The James City County Board of Supervisors and Economic Development Authority recognized the Williamsburg Winery as this year’s recipient of the Captain John Smith Award during the 24th annual Celebration of Business. This award is presented each year by the County’s economic development team to a business, organization or individual for exemplary contributions in the County. Continue reading

2018 ChefsGo 1.0 Program Now Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for ChefsGO 1.0, a certificate program that includes 11 weeks of classroom and kitchen training taught by renowned local chefs, followed by four months of paid work experience in one of several participating restaurants. This is a unique opportunity for students interested in stepping into the restaurant, commercial and non-commercial food service industries. ChefsGO 1.0 is a program of Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC). Continue reading

Village Bank and Trust Financial Corp. Opens in New Town Williamsburg

James City County is pleased to announce that Village Bank and Trust Financial Corp. (Village Bank) held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 16 for their new location, 5372 Discovery Park Boulevard, Suite 101 in New Town Williamsburg (New Town). This is the first Hampton Roads location of Village Bank. Continue reading

The JunipHER Project Receives $50,000 Growth Accelerator Fund Award

James City County is pleased to announce that The JunipHER Project has received a $50,000 Growth Fund Accelerator Fund award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The JunipHER Project was one of 20 winners of the fourth annual Growth Fund Accelerator Fund competition. The JunipHER Project is an accelerator program by AccelerateHER™, a women's business development organization focused on providing tools, training and support for women who are running their own businesses. This is the second consecutive award that The JunipHER Project has received from the SBA Growth Fund Accelerator Fund competition. Continue reading

Vote for Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is in the running for
USA Today's 10 Best as Best Theme Park Holiday Event.
Vote now through Dec. 4 at noon.