Goochland County Economic Development

09/28/2026

Back again with the Business Minute Monday! ✨🎥

This week, we stopped by Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery to speak with Lisa Reynolds Brotherton.

https://www.lickingholecreek.com/

Goochland Economic Development's new weekly series features local businesses. You'll learn about the business owners behind the business and what they love about Goochland.

Check back in next Minute Monday to see if we stop at your favorite local business! ☺️

Leave a comment below of which business we should visit next... 🤔

If you're interested in being featured, reach out to Emma Carroll at the link below. The process takes 30 minutes and gives you the opportunity to share your business story.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/LJV8rYfSRR

09/24/2026

The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting an upcoming free workshop, International Resources Highlighting Exporting to Mexico.

📅Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
⏲️Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. EST
ℹ️Format: Hybrid—in person and via Zoom
📍Location: 10700 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23235

This informative program is designed for small businesses that are new to exporting, currently exporting, or exploring international market opportunities.

Participants will receive practical guidance on:
- Evaluating their company’s export readiness
- Selling goods and services in Mexico
- International trade regulations and market considerations
- Export counseling and technical assistance
- Financing options, grants, and other export resources

Featured speakers include representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Export-Import Bank of the United States, and Virginia Economic Development Partnership:
- Marci Posey, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Olga Molnar, U.S. Department of Commerce | International Trade Administration
- Aerek Stephens, Export-Import Bank of the United States
- Hannah Robertson-Forrest, Virginia Economic Development Partnership
- Ed Schick, U.S. Small Business Administration

Additional speakers and participating organizations will be announced.

Event Information and Registration:
https://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?evid=104973145&orgcode=VHCC

09/23/2026

Discover career opportunities in one of Virginia's most essential industries. ⚡

The Greater Richmond Insurance Industry Summit on October 14th will bring together students, job seekers, career changers, educators, and insurance industry leaders for a full day of keynote presentations, TED-style talks, panel discussions, networking, and direct interaction with local employers who are actively hiring.

Insurance offers meaningful careers across business, finance, technology, analytics, customer experience, communications, marketing, human resources, legal services, and more. Whether you're entering the workforce, considering a career change, or looking for your next opportunity, this summit connects you directly with the people and companies shaping Greater Richmond's insurance industry.

Click the link to reserve a free spot: https://ow.ly/G7e150ZMH94

09/22/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Sato's Steakhouse to Goochland!

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Satos Steakhouse

Join the Goochland Chamber of Commerce and Goochland County as we celebrate Satos Steakhouse with an official ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026!
Come help us welcome Satos Steakhouse to the Goochland business community and celebrate this exciting milestone.

Please plan to arrive promptly at 10:45 AM. This will be a brief ribbon-cutting ceremony, so we want everyone in place and ready to celebrate together before the ribbon is cut.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Arrival Time: 10:45 AM
Event: 10:45–11:15 AM
2720 Fairground Road, Goochland, VA 23063
Chamber members, community partners, and friends are invited to join us. We hope you’ll come out, show your support, and help us give Satos Steakhouse a warm Goochland welcome!

Click here to RSVP:
https://www.goochlandchamber.org/event-detail/kQea8RQ135v7cZCT6Luq7Q2/ribbon-cutting-for-satos-steakhouse

09/21/2026

Now introducing: Goochland Business Minute! ✨🎥

We're excited to announce Goochland Economic Development's new weekly series featuring a local business. You'll learn about the business owners behind the business and what they love about Goochland.

This week, we stopped by Byrd Cellars winery and chatted with Kathy and Chris Murray.

Check back in next Minute Monday to see who we visited next... 👀

If you're interested in being featured, reach out to Emma Carroll at the link below. The process takes 30 minutes and gives you the opportunity to share your business story.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/LJV8rYfSRR

09/16/2026

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Goochland Courthouse, and we invite the community to join us in celebrating this historic milestone on September 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the Courthouse Green.

Thanks to Richmond Times-Dispatch for the in-depth article on the Courthouse's history! You can view the article here: https://richmond.com/article_df45d6c9-2e05-593e-b8e4-4b9631ad3ce9.html

Make the celebration part of your weekend, along with stops at our 4th annual Farm Tours Day! See the link for more information: https://exploregoochland.com/192/2026-Goochland-County-Farm-Tours

The celebration will be a family-friendly community event featuring a variety of activities and opportunities for participation. Highlights will include historical plays and reenactments, a commemorative brick laying ceremony, an interactive historic walking trail, and the opportunity to write notes to be put in a time capsule that will be placed at the new courthouse at a later date and opened in 100 years.

In the event of rain, this event will take place at the Goochland Sports Complex (1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063).

09/15/2026

Goochland Farm Tours are this weekend! We're proud to highlight our local farms and agritourism businesses.

Visit flower farms, horse rescue and training center, a pig sanctuary, and a sustainable chicken operation.

Click on the link to make an itinerary: https://www.exploregoochland.com/192/2026-Goochland-County-Farm-Tours

09/15/2026

Home to numerous small businesses alongside the corporate headquarters of Fortune 500 companies, the GAP Alliance — Goochland, Powhatan, and Amelia Counties — represents the future of the greater Capital Region in Virginia. We brought that story to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership's Richmond headquarters for our first official Lunch and Learn.

09/14/2026

2025 Tourism Impact Recap: 🧮📈🤩

⬆️5.4% increase in Direct Visitor Spending from $59.2 million in 2024 to $62.4 million in 2025.

⬆️$5.3 million increase in Total Impact Spending from $102.2 million in 2024 to $107.5 million in 2025.

⬆️Increase in total impact on local taxes and number of jobs related to tourism.

09/12/2026

One week away from Goochland Farm Tours! This is your opportunity to enjoy the farms, meet the operators, and learn about local agribusinesses.

Click here to learn more: https://www.exploregoochland.com/192/2026-Goochland-County-Farm-Tours