ATTENTION RESTAURANTS, ATTRACTIONS, OR OTHER TOURISM BUSINESSES!

GRANT OPPORTUNITY TO HELP FUND COST OF ROADWAY SIGNAGE

The purpose of the Goochland County LOGO & Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign (TODS) Grant program is to support businesses and organizations in Goochland’s tourism industry with advertising and directional signage to drive visitors to tourist locations in the County. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) regulates the size, location, and type of signage along public roads by requiring permits. There are annual fees associated with obtaining these permits.  Small tourism businesses, like restaurants, craft beverage makers, and retail shops typically cannot afford extensive advertising budgets.

This grant initiative is designed to:

• Increase Visibility: Help travelers easily locate your business while navigating Goochland County’s roadways.
• Drive Tourism: Encourage visitation and economic activity by making our attractions and services more accessible.
• Support Your Success: Provide financial assistance to reduce barriers to participation in these vital signage programs.

To learn more and find out if you qualify, please visit our website. 

Business Spotlight!

Each Month we will spotlight a different Goochland Business!

Weldment Dynamics

Located in the Midpoint Industrial Park is Weldment Dynamics, a metal fabrication business whose work has a major footprint. Weldment Dynamics is a veteran-owned business founded by Ryan Hatfield. The business fabricates all types of items to meet their customers needs, designs, and specifications. Weldment Dynamics has experience working with several types of metals, including steel, stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, copper, brass, and chromoly. With a variety of services, they offer TIG, MIG, Flux-cored, and Stick welding processes. In addition to welding, they offer CNC machining for plate and sheet cutting and forming.  

Utilizing their experiences and design software, Weldment Dynamics has the ability to build to exact dimensions and desires. Their focus is to work with the customer so that they can get every detail correct and exceed customer expectations. Weldment Dynamics provides welding services to Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and West Virginia. They also provide consulting, design services, prototypes, and production services to a variety of clients like engineering firms, government contractors, the U.S. Navy and Airforce, and Fortune 500 companies. Weldment Dynamics’ work covers a broad spectrum, providing welding services for industries like food service, aerospace, and defense to name a few. They also perform a variety of miscellaneous metal fabrication.

While the team is small, consisting of just Ryan and a few other welders, they are mighty! Weldment Dynamics’ welders hold over 20 certifications individually, making them the go to shop for specialized welding projects. So next time you have a metal fabrication project, consider taking it to Weldment Dynamics to support a small and locally owned business. You can find them online at  https://weldmentdynamics.com/

Explore Goochland!

Check out some fun activities happening in Goochland County!  www.ExploreGoochland.com 

VRLTA Webinar: 2025 VTC Grant Programs

Join VRLTA on February 6th, 2025 from 10:00-11:00 AM as the team at Virginia Tourism Corporation's Grants Division discusses the opening Marketing Leverage Program Grants!  The next round of VTC Marketing Leverage Program applications will open on February 11th, 2025 and close on March 13th, 2025. 

Join Staci Martin, Grants Director, and Noah Salaah ad-Deen, Grants Specialist, for a deep dive into the current and future programs. You will leave with a better understanding of each program, the marketing focus, who is eligible, in-kind and cash match requirements, timelines, and deadlines, and how to apply for the programs. 

Register Today!