GLOUCESTER-Gloucester County continues to see new businesses open and existing businesses prosper, according to Gloucester County’s Economic Development Director Sherry Spring. Several local businesses are relocating to larger spaces as their operations expand in addition to new ventures on the horizon.
The following business moves are in the works:
Images & Sound Gallery is moving into the White Marsh Shopping Center next to the White Marsh property owner’s office.
Thrift Miss is planning a move to larger space in the White Marsh Shopping Center in early December.
Quality Inn is undergoing a major renovation and will be changing its hotel flag to a Holiday Inn Express in early 2022, according to its general manager, Lakisha Fox.
Golden Creations Jewelers is moving from York River Crossing Shopping Center to the Point Shoppes, formerly known as Gloucester Point Shopping Center.
Body By D is moving from an 1,800 square foot space to a 5,000 square foot space next to Food Lion in York River Crossing Shopping Center.
Several new businesses have also opened in Gloucester, including Coastal Country Kitchen, a restaurant providing soups, salads, and sandwiches. The new restaurant is in The Point Shoppes. Della’s Daughters, a custom furniture shop, has also opened in The Point Shoppes. Lisa and J.J. Murray are the new owners of The Point Shoppes.
“During a time that it seems like we are hearing more and more troubling economic news, Gloucester seems to be a shining light,” said Spring. “Our businesses are resilient, and our local economy is strong. We are extremely grateful for that.”