Excitingly, the Town of Big Stone Gap received a 2021 VMS Merit Award for Best Special Event Innovation, which recognizes a successful special event pivot for a district-wide special event designed to build positive community identity and spirit, while maintaining pandemic-era safety measures. During the 4th of July, the Town of Big Stone Gap hosted … More Town of Big Stone Gap Receives Merit Award for Best Special Event Innovation – Hawaiian Luau Party

The Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) encourages economic development and investment through the renovation of vacant and derelict structures in Virginia. Each year, the program awards funding to localities throughout the state to assist market-driven projects that eliminate blight and revitalize our communities. The success of the IRF program over the past nine years, as well … More Register for the Industrial Revitalization Fund Planning Grant How-to-Apply Webinar