In honor of National Women’s History Month (March), we want to recognize the many woman-owned small businesses, retailers, and restaurant owners in Mathews County. For a rural community, Mathews has an incredible amount of woman-owned businesses covering a diverse range of services. Women really play a huge part in our local ecosystem and small town […]
Resources during COVID-19, Mathews VA
As of March 16, 2020, many restaurants, bed & breakfasts, and local businesses are still staying open in the area. Here are a few alternative actions that can make a big difference to small business owners during this difficult time for folks staying home: Purchase gift cards now, and use them later Buy items now for […]
Join the new Mathews Sailing Team
A long-time dedicated resident and professional sail instructor, Michael Schmidt of Mathews, is trying to help others fulfill their long-time interest on the water – learning how to sail. Michael’s mission is to continue the Maritime tradition of Mathews. If you have never found the right opportunity, now is your chance to join a local […]
“Christmas at Home” features Peggy Hudgins as Grand Marshal
he theme of the Mathews Christmas Parade this year is “Christmas at Home” and it took no hesitation for the Mathews County Visitor and Information Center’s Tourism Advisory Board to select the nomination of Peggy Hudgins as this year’s grand marshal. Peggy embodies the warmth, nurturing, and family-devoted spirit of our greater community, and her […]
Maryland Public Television films New Point Comfort Lighthouse
Visit to Mathews On Friday, October 18th the New Point Comfort Lighthouse had a special visit from Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) film crew. The Mathews County Visitor & Information Center was delighted to act as liaison for the outing for an upcoming documentary about the Lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay for MPT’s annual Chesapeake Bay Week coming April, 2020. […]
Small Business Saturday – 55 Holiday Gift Ideas so the Buck Stays Here in Mathews!
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner on November 30th, 2019 the Saturday after Thanksgiving. As a consumer gearing up for the holiday season, you can choose to spend your money at small local businesses on this day rather than going to the big-box retailers at the local mall. By keeping your spending dollars local, […]
