New Grant Opportunities

Major Business & VIP Networking Event

We had a great time at beautiful Dover Hall networking with our major businesses and Goochland VIPs. We heard comments from County Administrator, Vic Carpenter, and learned what Goochland For Business really means to Goochland Economic Development. The Goochland Economic Development and Tourism 2023 Annual Report was unveiled detailing our efforts to support businesses of all sizes in Goochland County. We hope to see you there next year!

Shop Local Open Rewards Program

Goochland County residents and visitors can now save money while supporting small businesses with the new Open Rewards program. Launched as a partnership between Goochland County Economic Development, Goochland County Economic Development Authority, and technology company BluDot, this customer rewards program encourages customers to earn cash back rewards while spending at local businesses.

Thanks to the Goochland County Economic Development Authority, there is NO COST for Goochland's business. The Goochland County Economic Development Authority invested $5,000 to pilot the Open Rewards program.

Customers will earn and redeem rewards through an app by scanning receipts from purchases made at local businesses. Consumers can earn 5% back in rewards (paid by EDA funds) for each local transaction. They then can then redeem their rewards through purchases at other local businesses. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN AS SUPPLIES LAST PROGRAM AND IF YOU DO NOT REDEEM BEFORE THE $5,000 RUNS OUT, YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO THE REWARDS IN YOUR ACCOUNT. The success and sustainability of this program will help determine whether or not the program gets re-funded when funds run out.

Click here to access Goochland's Shop Local Webpage for more info.

Explore Goochland!

check out the event calendar for fun in goochland

Looking to enjoy the fall weather and have some fun in Goochland? Check out the event calendar on ExploreGoochland.com to find fun events happening all over the County. Have an event you want us to list? Contact us!

Upcoming Events You Don't Want to Miss!

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Looking to Grow in Goochland?

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

Preserving our Roots:
Agri-Businesses in Goochland

Grants, Loans, and Conservation Opportunities for Virginia Farmers and Agribusiness

Did you know that Virginia agricultural producers and agribusiness enjoy a host of grants, loans, and conservation support not available to other industries. If you are a farmer, agribusiness, or value-added product producers, you don’t want to miss this pre-recorded webinar. The Directors of Virginia’s major agricultural programs discuss in detail each grant, loan, and conservation opportunity offered by their Agency.

Check out the presentations slides and recorded webinar here: https://cvsbdc.org/oct26-agribusiness-webinar/