Spotsylvania, VA – May 28, 2013 — The premise of the Business Incentive Grant (BIG) program is to create quality employment opportunities and expand the tax base by offering new or expanding small businesses cash grants to partially defray the costs associated with start-up operations or expansion projects, thereby freeing business capital at a time when it is most urgently needed. This Economic Development Authority (EDA)/small business partnership benefits the Spotsylvania County through an increased tax base, expanded job opportunities, and increased payroll in the Spotsylvania community.

Applications for the next round of the Business Incentive Grant program are due on June 1, 2013. Visit http://americanhosting.us/SpotsyEDA/?page_id=23 to learn more about this program and apply, or call Economic Development directly at 507-7210 with questions.

SPOTSYLVANIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AWARDS FOUR “BIG” PROGRAM GRANTS

Spotsylvania, VA – January 2, 2013 — The Spotsylvania County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has awarded Business Incentive Grants to four companies with locations in Spotsylvania which presented clear, extensive information about their proposed uses of funds and benefits to the community. The companies awarded are as follows:

Aspetto, with 3,000 square feet on Pierson Drive, awarded $12,000, plans to purchase machinery and provide training for local skilled workers to produce made-in-America products, and launch an online store, information at www.shopaspetto.com.

Backyard America, located in the Bowman Center, awarded $10,000, plans to set up a metal shop for the purpose of welding, bending and finishing aluminum extrusions to be used as components in pergola kits, will provide local jobs (bending and welding is currently outsourced); information at www.backyardamerica.com

Convert! Integrated Marketing, located in Spotsylvania County, awarded $10,000, company focus is online marketing and website development, as well as social media marketing for Facebook and Twitter, funds will position the company to commit to a longer-term lease in the County, information at www.convertresponse.com.

Stevenson Ridge, located in Spotsylvania County, awarded $12,500, funds will be applied to initial equipment and supplies and to expand catering operations in 2013 and hire additional local staff, information at www.stevensonridge.com.

The premise of the Business Incentive Grant (BIG) program is to create quality employment opportunities and expand Spotsylvania’s tax base by offering new or growing small businesses cash grants to partially defray the costs associated with start-up operations or expansion projects, thereby freeing business capital at a time when it is most urgently needed. This Economic Development Authority (EDA)/small business partnership benefits the County through an increased tax base, expanded job opportunities, and increased payroll in the Spotsylvania community.

Applications for the next round of Business Incentive Grant program are due on March 1, 2013. Visit http://www.spotsylvania.org to learn more about this program. Or, for an application, visit the Economic Development Department on the County website at www.spotsylvania.va.us – click on Government Services on the homepage. Or, call Economic Development directly at 507-7210.

For further County information:

www.spotsylvania.va.us
Contact : Kathy Smith, Public Information Officer
ksmith@spotsylvania.va.us
Phone : 540-507-7005 or 540-455-8988

We’re proud to introduce the new Battle of Chancellorsville reenactment website. Here you’ll find information ranging from historical facts about the battle to how you can purchase tickets to the event. You can even sponsor an artillery unit or become a volunteer!

Don’t forget to check back since the site will be updated with the latest news on a regular basis.

Check out: http://battleofchancellorsville.com

Location:

All Battle of Chancellorsville events will take place near the Spotsylvania Courthouse at the intersection of Brock Road and the Courthouse Bypass, on the W. J. Vakos Companies property:

Directions:

From I-95: Exit 126 to Southbound Rt 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway). Travel south approximately 1/4 mile. Turn right onto Southpoint Parkway. Travel approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto Rt 208 (Courthouse Road). Proceed approximately 5 miles. Old Battlefield Blvd is on the left. Follow signs as appropriate.

Gate Times:

Tuesday-Friday: Special programs Saturday: 9 am to 9:30 pm; Battle at 4 pm Sunday: 9 am to 3:30 pm; Battle at 1:30 pm

Events:

On May 4-5 (Saturday and Sunday), Battle of Chancellorsville events will include historic interpreters, sutlers, music, special speakers, arts & crafts and vendors. Please Click Here for a complete listing of events.

Tickets:

Advance tickets can be purchased on this website starting October 24, 2012, as well as at the Spotsylvania Treasurer’s Office (9104 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553) and the Spotsylvania Visitor Center (4704 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407).

Click Here for more information about purchasing tickets.

Freeland Engineering received $10,000 to expand its Courthouse Road facility. Sunny’s Eco-Wash, which is outside the Spotsylvania Towne Centre, got $2,500 for an expansion. Vista Eye Specialists received $20,000 to acquire equipment for its new office in the Westpark Corporate Center.

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Jani runs Vista Eye Specialists, which also has a Culpeper office that will be unaffected by the purchase. Jani will move his local office out of its current subleased location near Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg after the new office is ready, perhaps sometime in November.

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SPOTSYLVANIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AWARDS FIRST TWO “BIG” PROGRAM GRANTS

Spotsylvania, VA – October 11, 2011 — The Spotsylvania County Economic Development Authority (EDA) reviewed seven applications submitted for the $100,000 pool of funds authorized by the Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors, and awarded Business Incentive Grants to two companies which presented the clearest, most extensive information about their proposed uses of funds and benefits to the community.

Face2Face LLC (doing business as Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio) was awarded $3,000 for hiring and training of employees.

Downtown Garage Inc. was awarded $20,000 for facility improvements leading to four new jobs.

The premise of the Business Incentive Grant (BIG) program is to create quality employment opportunities and expand the tax base by offering new or expanding small businesses cash grants to partially defray the costs associated with start-up operations or expansion projects, thereby freeing business capital at a time when it is most urgently needed. This Economic Development Authority (EDA)/small business partnership benefits the County through an increased tax base, expanded job opportunities, and increased payroll in the Spotsylvania community.

Applications for the next round of Business Incentive Grant program are due on December 1, 2011. Visit http://www.spotsylvania.org to learn more about this program. Or, for an application, visit the Economic Development Department on the County website at www.spotsylvania.va.us – click on Government Services on the homepage. Or, call Economic Development directly at 507-7210.