Author: Brad Belo - Virginia Main Street

South Boston project wins Virginia Main Street Special Achievement Award and VDDA Award of Excellence

July 3, 2014

Rehab Development, a Winston-Salem, N.C.-based developer specializing in downtown Main Street revitalization, historic preservation and successful public/private partnership formation, in partnership with Destination Downtown South Boston, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit volunteer-based Virginia Main Street Organization dedicated to the economic and cultural revitalization of downtown South Boston, has won the 2014 Virginia Main Street Special Achievement Award … More South Boston project wins Virginia Main Street Special Achievement Award and VDDA Award of Excellence

Culpeper Renaissance Inc. hosts free seminar for historic property owners

July 1, 2014

Culpeper Renaissance Inc. (CRI) and Culpeper Architectural Review Board (ARB) hosted a free seminar entitled Tips to Maintain Your Old Building on June 25. The goal of the seminar is to provide owners of historic homes and buildings with a basic knowledge of issues related to restoring and preserving their investment.  Culpeper Renaissance Inc. maintains … More Culpeper Renaissance Inc. hosts free seminar for historic property owners

Supporting business development in Gloucester

June 27, 2014

** Guest blogger Margie Johnson, Shop Talk In recognition of Virginia’s Business Appreciation Month, I would like to share a little bit about how the Gloucester Main Street Preservation Trust, an affiliate of Virginia Main Street, supports and strengthens local Main Street businesses. Throughout the last three years, the trust, under the leadership of Executive Director Jenny … More Supporting business development in Gloucester

Virginia Main Street Summer Toolkit

June 17, 2014

July 16-17, 2014 Charley’s Waterfront Café 201 Mill Street Farmville, Virginia At the core of any downtown revitalization effort is understanding the need for unique and local shopping and dining opportunities, which are owned by local entrepreneurs. Often times, these business owners and potential business owners need encouragement, support and assistance to make their dreams … More Virginia Main Street Summer Toolkit

Local Main Street Communities coordinate for regional benefit

June 16, 2014

 ** Guest blogger Susan Howard, Executive Director, Abingdon Main Street As the director of Abingdon Main Street, I am very fortunate to have three other designated Virginia Main Street communities, Bristol, Marion and St. Paul, each less than an hour’s drive from Abingdon. The proximity of our communities and their cultural similarities have allowed us to explore … More Local Main Street Communities coordinate for regional benefit

Local Entrepreneur Selected as Executive Director for Main Street Lexington

June 12, 2014

The board of directors recently selected Stephanie Wilkinson to serve as the executive director of the Main Street Lexington. As an entrepreneur, co-owner of a downtown Lexington business and community leader who helped spearhead the creation of Main Street Lexington, Wilkinson brings a wealth of experience to this critical role. Wilkinson’s business experience, vision, strong leadership … More Local Entrepreneur Selected as Executive Director for Main Street Lexington

Harrisonburg – 2014 Great American Main Street Award Winner

May 22, 2014

Congratulations to the city of Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR), a 2014 Great American Main Street Awards® (GAMSA) winner.  Recognized as a leader in implementing the Main Street Four-Point Approach®, embracing sound historic preservation practices and building strategic partnerships, HDR was honored at the Main Street Awards Ceremony at the 2014 National Main Streets Conference in Detroit. The National Main Street … More Harrisonburg – 2014 Great American Main Street Award Winner

VDDA Awards of Excellence: Call for Entries

May 7, 2014

The Virginia Downtown Development Association (VDDA), one of Virginia Main Street’s closest partners and strongest supporters,will host its 29th Annual Awards of Excellence to recognize and encourage excellence in historic downtown revitalization throughout the commonwealth of Virginia. The Awards of Excellence are presented to showcase the achievements of organizations, individuals and government in meeting the … More VDDA Awards of Excellence: Call for Entries