The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s Virginia Main Street (VMS) program has released its 2025 Annual Report, and the numbers tell a powerful story: when downtowns thrive, communities—and the Commonwealth—benefit. In 2025 alone, VMS communities leveraged over $41.6 million in private investment and $10.7 million in public investment, supporting 496 private projects and … More Virginia Main Street 2025: Local Investment, Statewide Impact