Tom Raab, South Boston’s intrepid and driven Town Manager, is about to see a dream realized. The former John Randolph Hotel will soon be redeveloped and become a major anchor downtown, adding to the vitality of the historic commercial district. The property was acquired by Julian and Karie Brittano last fall, and it was recently … More Historic Hotel in South Boston to Be Redeveloped

On Friday, July 15, 2022, a fire devastated a portion of the historic commercial district in Tappahannock, Virginia. Unfortunately, several businesses and homes were reduced to ash, jobs are affected and the community lost a piece of its beloved downtown. Tappahannock Main Street, the town’s local Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) organization, has been helping … More BREAKING – Fire Recovery Efforts Underway in Tappahannock

Every day, Main Street programs reach out to a diverse group of stakeholders to share the success stories of commercial district revitalization and call for the policies, programs and resources that create a positive impact in communities to be supported. While speaking up for Main Street and communicating the power of the Main Street movement … More Tips on How to Arrange a Congressional Site Visit in Your Local Main Street District

Our guest blogger, Jennifer E. Goldman, President of Resonance, LLC, is a management consultant with a degree in Business Management and certifications in nonprofit management and business coaching. She’s a tough cookie with a gooey middle, cracking the whip on nonprofit organizations to teach them how to run like businesses while being entirely empathetic to … More What’s So Special About Events? Part 2 (The Why Factor)

Our guest blogger, Jennifer E. Goldman, President of Resonance, LLC, is a management consultant with a degree in Business Management and certifications in nonprofit management and business coaching. She’s a tough cookie with a gooey middle, cracking the whip on nonprofit organizations to teach them how to run like businesses while being entirely empathetic to … More What’s So Special About Events? Part 1 (Bucking Tradition)

Excitingly, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Virginia Main Street (VMS) program has expanded and welcomed several new staff members that will help it create lasting impact in downtowns and commercial districts across the state! Get to know our new teammates below: Courtney Mailey | VMS Program Manager | courtney.mailey@dhcd.virginia.gov Since early … More VMS Welcomes New Program Manager and Staff

Is there a particular structure in your community that you drive by and instantly have nostalgia as you recall its glory days? Memories from when that building was a bustling factory or warehouse that employed three generations in your family. It’s possible that building is a former school, which the community simply outgrew, or maybe … More Expanded Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) FY23 Funding Now Available

Do your city’s building owners struggle with underutilized space due to strict or confusing code regulations? If so, check out the Association for Preservation Technology International’s (APTI) upcoming workshop, Building Codes on Main Street, to explore ways to work with modern building code regulations to reinvigorate underutilized areas of your downtown. In cooperation with Main … More Building Codes on Main Street: Virtual Workshop Registration Now Open!

Recently, Main Street America (MSA) announced that 863 Main Street programs from across the nation have earned Accredited status! Excitingly, 25 Main Street programs in Virginia earned MSA’s top tier of recognition. This exclusive designation signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive community revitalization and a proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach to such efforts. Apart … More Main Street America Announces 2022 Accredited and Affiliate Communities

The Main Street America Institute, with the generous support of the The 1772 Foundation, will once again offer the National Development Council’s (NDC) Historic Real Estate Finance Certification series to Main Street professionals who are interested in deepening their knowledge of an participation in real estate development transactions, particularly in the utilization of Historic Tax … More Historic Real Estate Finance Certification Series: Registration Now Open!