HAMPTON-Hampton is fortunate to have more than two dozen businesses that have been in operation in the city for 50 years or more. The Hampton City Council took the opportunity to recognize those businesses during a ceremony on March 23.
“We have many long-standing businesses that have called Hampton home for half a century or more,” said Robin McCormick, communications strategist, during the event. “Together, these businesses have almost 1,900 years in Hampton. That’s an incredible number and we hope they will be here for many more years to come.”
Those businesses who were recognized span a variety of industries and number of years in operation, which ranges from 50 years to more than 100. Goodman Glass has been around the longest, for 116 years, while E.T. Lawson and Son is the second oldest at 103 years.
Among those Hampton businesses who were celebrated are:
Goodman Glass
E. T. Lawson and Son
Peninsula Electric Company/ Platinum Heating and Air 500
Sam Rust Seafood
Old Dominion Metals
Bert’s Flower Shop
Harrison and Lear Inc.
Pearls
Hibbards Iron Works
First Team Hampton Chevrolet
Sparetimes
Forest Park Servicenter
Pay Here Used Cars
The Casbar Restaurant
Madlocks Automotive
Woods Orchards Farm Market
Pembroke Construction Company
Analytical Mechanics Associates
Advex Corporation
Sam’s Barber Shop
Multi-Print Inc.
Associates in Dermatology
Port City Appliance Service
Watsons Petroleum Equipment Service
Hawkins Burcher and Boester PC
“Thank you for having chosen Hampton and for continuing to be here in Hampton,” Mayor Donnie R. Tuck said following the ceremony. “We can’t be what we aspire to be without the businesses that are making investments and that are employing our residents and contributing to our tax base, so we hope that whatever it is that you need, our economic development department can assist you to grow your business and make sure there are no obstacles that prevent you from accomplishing all you desire.”