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City Launches Phase 3 of COVID Relief Grants for Small Businesses

The City of Williamsburg has launched Phase 3 of the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program to reimburse small businesses for rent or mortgage expenses during the coronavirus pandemic.

This grant program is run in partnership with York County and the City o...

Fourth Set of Finalists from Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Announced

The fourth set of finalists for the 2021 Start Peninsula was announced following an online Micro Pitch Competition. The finalists were Care Concierge, Khitech – Windshield Protector and True-Rep. In total, 10 pitchers participated.

• Care Concierge...

Williamsburg Economic Development Wins Award from International Organization

The City of Williamsburg’s Economic Development Department won a Gold Rank from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its 2019 Annual Report.

The honor was presented Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, at an awards ceremony during the IEDC Annual Co...

Third Set of Finalists from Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Announced

On Sept. 14, 2021, the third set of finalists for the 2021 Start Peninsula was announced following an online Micro Pitch Competition. The finalists were Bonilla Pet Studio, LetsVidya, and NerdFlex. in total, 10 pitchers participated.

• Bonilla Pet Studio is ...

Williamsburg Public Art Council to Host Education Session

The Williamsburg Public Art Council (WPAC) wants to educate the community and hear its vision for public art in Williamsburg.

The Williamsburg Public Art Council Education Session will be virtual at noon Thursday, Sept. 23. Registration for the ev...

City Launches Residential, Small Business Real Estate Tax Relief Program

City of Williamsburg property owners who have struggled with the economic impact of COVID-19 can now apply for real estate tax relief to offset the recent tax rate increase.

City Council voted unanimously on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, to establish two relief...

Oishii Wins 2021 Business Appreciation Award

Oishii, a Japanese ramen and hibachi grill restaurant, is the recipient of the City of Williamsburg’s 2021 Business Appreciation Award.  

Mayor Douglas Pons presented co-owners Amy Lau and David Lam with the award during the City Council meeting o...

City Seeks Input on Designs for Downtown Wayfinding Project

The City of Williamsburg is seeking public input on the proposed designs for the Downtown Wayfinding Project.

The survey can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding and closes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 28.

The city is developing a plan to enhance the ex...

First Set of Finalists from Start Peninsula Micro Pitch Announced

On Friday, March 19th, the first set of finalists for the 2021 Start Peninsula were announced following an online micro pitch competition. The finalists were C.A.S.S.I.E., Green Light and Pocket Properties App. In total, nine pitchers participated.

• C.A.S.S...

Start Peninsula Announces New Brand, 2021 Host and Event Schedule

Start Peninsula is pleased to announce that it will return for its tenth annual year in 2021 with a new brand and multiple events. Beginning next month, Start Peninsula will host a series of four micro pitch competitions held throughout the year. At each ...

Downtown Wayfinding Project

The City of Williamsburg is seeking public input on the Downtown Wayfinding Project through a survey that opened today.

The survey can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding and closes at 5 p.m. Monday, March 8.

The city is developing a plan to enhance ...

Downtown Wayfinding Project

The City of Williamsburg is inviting the public to provide their input on its Wayfinding Project in a virtual meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021.

A link to attend the meeting can be found at yeswilliamsburg.com/wayfinding. No registration is requi...