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County Launches New Tourism Website - Promote Events for Free!


The Economic Development and Tourism Office launched a new website to promote tourism in Goochland County. Visit the site at www.exploregoochland.com and follow our new social media platforms on Facebook at Explore Goochland and Instagram at ExploreGoochland. We will post fun events and activities happening in Goochland County and day-trip ideas for all ages! 

Goochland tourism-based businesses can list their events on the website for free! 

Check out the site and let us know how we can help promote your business or event!

Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss!


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Goochland Day 2023

Saturday, May 20, 2023 

Goochland Day is a family fun community event for everyone! It starts with a parade down River Road West through the heart of Goochland. Then spend the rest of the day exploring the festival with various vendors, fun activities for children, and tasting local craft beverages! 

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Rassawek Spring Jubilee

June 3-4, 2023

Explore acres of Goochland's beautiful countryside while enjoying tastings from local wineries and cideries. Enjoy live music, artisan demonstrations, heritage exhibits, and delicious food throughout the day. 

To learn more and purchase tickets visit: https://rassawek.com/spring-jubilee/tickets/#tickets. 

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Goochland Agriculture Fair

April 1, 2023 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Explore agriculture in Goochland! Join us at the Goochland Agricultural Center, 2748 Dogtown Road on Saturday, April 1 to celebrate the past and future of agriculture in Goochland County!  There will be a 4-H Small Animal Livestock Show, a spring seed swap, drone and mushroom log demonstrations, and much more.  This event is free and open to the public.  If you would like to participate in the Small Animal Show, contact Cayla Walker at caylaks98@vt.edu; 804-556-5873.

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Virginia SBDC offers Craft Beverage Assistance Program

Craft Beverage Assistance services are designed to promote sustainable growth and resilience among Virginia-based producers, from start-ups to established and expanding companies. 

Services:

  • Market Analysis
  • Sales Strategy
  • Back of house operations
  • Distribution & Logistics
  • Marketing & Promotion
  • Expansion & Exports

Visit https://www.virginiasbdc.org/programs/craftbeverage/ for more information. 

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Business Spotlight!
Each month we will spotlight a Goochland business! 

March is Women's Month so we highlight a local-woman owned small business 

J.R. Caskey, Inc.! 

J. R. Caskey, Inc. has been in operation for 35 years. The company has grown from a small grading and excavation company in 1985 to one of industry’s leading site development firms currently providing a vast menu of construction services in Virginia and North Carolina. They continue to excel in the delivery of Grading and Excavation projects and have added Soil Stabilization and Full-depth Reclamation into their collective skill set of services.

J.R. Caskey, Inc. has the capability and resources to self-perform most of the services they routinely provide. The select subcontractors that they utilize on a limited basis are qualified and guaranteed to provide the highest level of proficiency their Customers expect. They also work closely with our supply chain partners to make sure that project delivery is managed efficiently.

To learn more and to contact J.R. Caskey, Inc., visit them at https://jrcaskey.com/. 

Looking to Grow in Goochland?

Check out available building and sites in Goochland to grow your business and give us a call to chat! 

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Preserving our Roots:
Agri-Businesses in Goochland


Upcoming Agricultural Events


Goochland Agricultural Fair

April 1, 2023 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Join us at the Goochland Agricultural Center, 2748 Dogtown Road on Saturday, April 1 to celebrate the past and future of agriculture in Goochland County!  There will be a 4-H Small Animal Livestock Show, a spring seed swap, drone and mushroom log demonstrations, and much more.  This event is free and open to the public.  If you would like to participate in the Small Animal Show, contact Cayla Walker at caylaks98@vt.edu; 804-556-5873. 

Pond Management Workshop

April 11, 2023 6:00PM to 9:00 PM

Do you have a pond on your property?  Are you concerned about how to manage it?  Join us to learn about water quality, aquatic weeds, fish stocking, and more!  More information and registration available at: https://tinyurl.com/PondManagementWorkshop.  Class will be held on at the Goochland Extension Office, 2748 Dogtown Road, Goochland, VA 23063.  For more information, contact Nicole Shuman at 804-556-5872 or nks49@vt.edu.

Horse Farm Pasture Walk

May 9, 2023 5:00PM to 8:00 PM

Managing horse pastures can be tricky.  Join us for a pasture walk at Labyrinth Training Center to discuss best management practices that can benefit your horses, your pastures, and surrounding natural resources.  We’ll be joined by specialists to discuss forages and nutrition for horses.  Address, more information and registration available at: https://tinyurl.com/HorsePastureBMP.   

Upcoming Events & Training

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Free Business Assistance with the Small Business Development Center

Are you a small business in Goochland County? Do you need assistance with any of the following?

Operations
Strategic growth
Finances and/or bookkeeping
Marketing and/or branding
Startup assistance
Register today for your FREE & CONFIDENTIAL counseling session with the Capital Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! Our counselors are experienced mentors that can assist with all of the above!

Space is limited & appointment is required. Register today!

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Women's History Month Featured Events


Kick-off to Women Made in America Events Touring SBA's ASCENT Program
Monday, March 13, 2023  10:30 -11:30 a.m. EDT Online


SBA Women's Month WOSB Do you need assistance with the ins and outs of government contracting, join us as we walk you through the WOSB process and be certified!

 Monday, March 13, 2023  2:00 -3:00 p.m. EDT Online

SBA Women's Month USDA Rural Development Value Added Grant, Laurette Tucker
 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023  10:30 -11:30 a.m. EDT Online

SBA Women's Month Agritourism and Agribusiness in America, Presenter Martha Fain
 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023  12:00 -1:00 p.m. EDT  Online

SBA Women's Month State of Virginia VDACS Grants, Presenter, Jen Perkins How VDACS grants can help producers expand and market their agricultural businesses.
 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023  2:00 -3:00 p.m. EDT Online

SBA Women's Month Future of Business Cyber Hygiene, Jeri Prophet, Expert If you have a business, small or large, this is a must for your business! The most relevant subject for keeping your business secure!
 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023  10:30 -11:30 a.m. EDT Online

SBA’s export loan programs can help your business access export financing
 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023  11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. EDT Online
 
SBA Women's Month Future of Small Business Trends 2023, Rieva Lesonsky, Former Editor for Entrepreneur Magazine and Data Analytic Writer will share 2023 business trends... be in the know!
 
Wednesday, March 15, 2023  12:00 -1:00 p.m. EDT Online

SBA Women's Month Future of Business AI & ChatGPT, Angelique Napoleon Wondering what is AI and ChatGPT and how business could possibly blend it into their businessSBA Kick-off to Women Made in America Events Touring SBA's ASCENT Program
 
Monday, March 15, 2023  10:30 -11:30 a.m. EDT Online

A Women's Month Are you creating a website? Join us for what you need to know about websites presented by Angel Evitts.BA Women's Month
 
Thursday, March 16, 2023  10:30 -11:30 a.m. EDT Online

SBA Women's Month Advertising SEO the Way to Go, Lizzie Morrow, Google PTN
 
Thursday, March 16, 2023  12:00 -1:00 p.m. EDT Online


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