During the month of July, the Rebuild! VA grant program was created to assist small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the state who have faced unprecedented economic distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Excitingly, the program has expanded its eligibility criteria to allow more small businesses to apply and receive needed assistance! “Small businesses and … More Rebuild! VA Grant: Eligibility Criteria Expanded

September 30th marks the deadline for people to respond to the 2020 Census! Every 10 years, the federal government strives to count the entire population of the United States, and an accurate census count matters greatly to Main Street communities. By providing a snapshot of our nation – who we are, where we live and … More The 2020 Census Matters to Main Street!

In Downtown Lynchburg, there are dozens of nonprofit organizations that require support to successfully complete their mission-driven work. Although conventional fundraising efforts have been hampered by the novel coronavirus pandemic, the public’s generosity remains vital, and that is why a new program seeks to encourage people to spare some change for change! Lynchburg residents, Peggy … More Change for Change: Caring Meters in Lynchburg, VA

During the 2020 Downtown Intersections Virtual Conference, Holly Redding (pictured left) received a Virginia Main Street (VMS) Merit Award, earning the meaningful “Volunteer of the Year” recognition. Redding was nominated by The Old Town Advancement Commission (OTAC) in Winchester, where she serves as chairperson of OTAC’s board of directors. Redding’s nomination was based on her … More 2020 Volunteer of the Year: Holly Redding

Excitingly, the towns of Cape Charles, Onancock, Tappahannock and Tazewell will be joining the Virginia Main Street (VMS) program / family! On September 16th, Governor Northam announced that these localities will become designated VMS communities, eager to revitalize their commercial districts and spur new growth! Since 1985, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development … More Four New Virginia Main Street Communities Announced!

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s (NTHP) annual preservation conference will be held virtually on Oct. 27-30, and registration has opened to the public. The virtual PastForward conference will showcase the vital preservation work taking place across the nation and feature more than 32 sessions on topics such as racial justice and equity, dealing with … More PastForward: National Preservation Conference

During the 2020 Downtown Intersections Virtual Conference, Grizzly’s Hatchet House received a Virginia Main Street (VMS) Merit Award, earning the “Outstanding Business” recognition. The business, nominated by the City of Danville’s local Main Street program, River District Association (RDA), operates as a unique hatchet throwing entertainment establishment housed within a 100 year-old tobacco warehouse. Serving … More 2020 Outstanding Business: Grizzly’s Hatchet House

In Southwest Virginia, Downtown Wytheville, a designated Virginia Main Street (VMS) community, recognizes the value of a dynamic downtown and an atmosphere where businesses succeed and thrive. Today, as the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger, Wytheville’s local Main Street organization remains committed to bolstering economic vitality while ensuring that residents and visitors alike … More Downtown Wytheville, VA: We Will Rise Above

Annually, the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference (VAGHC) represents the state’s largest housing event, bringing together a diverse group of housing and community development professionals to discuss a host of important issues affecting all Virginians. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the VAGHC planning team has decided to hold the annual event virtually, ensuring the safety and … More Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference Goes Virtual!