Closing out 2022 with a recap of our December posts to keep you informed – NEWS Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) Grants announced – twenty (20) projects around the state will receive almost $25 million! Lovingston County, Petersburg, and Hampton all have exciting new projects taking shape. Steal their ideas and tailor them to your community! … More In Case You Missed It: December 2022 Digest
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced more than $24.7 million in 20 Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) grants. IRF grants provide gap financing for construction projects aligned with local and regional economic development strategies, primarily in distressed communities. “The transformation of older, vacant or blighted structures into productive, usable spaces is crucial to catalyzing economic growth to create … More Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) Grants Announced!
Fort Monroe is home to 757 Makerspace’s second workshop for local makers. The 12,733 square foot Northside Campus opened earlier this year furthering the reach of the original 28,000 square foot facility in Norfolk that opened in 2013. 757 Makerspace: Hampton is a place where makers can bring their ideas to life. It serves as … More Creating Space for Makers in the 757!
In January 2023, Virginia Main Street (VMS) will kickoff a new training series to prepare Main Street community professionals and volunteers for the “switch to six” and provide an in-depth understanding of the new Main Street America (MSA) Community Accreditation Standards through real community examples from across the national network. The first webinar in the training series will focus … More Virginia Main Street Launches New Training Series Focused on Main Street America Accreditation Standards
Get your new year started off right by learning about what Virginia Main Street (VMS) resources are available to help you spark community impact! On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, VMS will hold two webinars to cover the basics of how-to-apply for VMS Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 grant programs: January 10, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. – … More VMS Webinar: How-to-Apply for FY2024 Grant Programs
Did you miss the How CDFIs Close the Wealth Gap through Supporting Small Businesses webinar? We recorded it! Find it on DHCDs YouTube page along with other past webinars.
Main Street Petersburg is re-envisioning its Downtown. The unique beauty of working to re-envision and revitalize a place is the recognition of the roll of the people. Community lead community development starts with engaging and listening to the constituents who live, work, and gather in that community. While it may be simple in concept, the … More Active Listening in Petersburg
In 1969 the slogan “Virginia is for Lovers” became the state’s iconic tourism motto in one of the most successful ad campaigns in our nation’s history. That same year, Lovingston, Virginia, the seat of Nelson County, faced tragedy from floods caused by Hurricane Camille. Within a few short hours, the community suffered $100 million of … More Lovingston is for Virginians
Happy Wednesday, Main Street friends! The Community Vitality Office (CVO) team posted twelve (12) post this month. Did you miss any of them? If so, don’t worry we’ve got you covered ! Catch up here with this month’s edition of “In Case You Missed It!“ NEWS: The Virginia Main Street program has released a Wayfinding … More In Case You Missed It: November 2022 Digest
In 2020, the restrictions surrounding COVID-19 shifted community priorities and spurred innovation in creating space for communities to gather more safely. In 2020 the Town of Pulaski followed in this direction and was awarded a Community Development Block Grant to create a “pocket park” between 47 and 57 West Main Street. The park was built … More A Pocket Park in Pulaski
