The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated Buena Vista as an Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) community, along with eight other communities! Buena Vista is a city of about 6,500 people nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. Founded in 1892, the city is known for its natural beauty, rich history, and a strong sense of … More Buena Vista: Building Vibrancy as a Newly Designated Advancing Virginia Main Street Community

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated Covington as an Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) community, along with eight other communities! The community defined by its industrial heritage, natural beauty, and strong sense of togetherness. Located in the Alleghany Highlands, the city was first settled in 1746 along the Jackson River, the main tributary … More Covington: Leading the Charge for Economic Renewal and Preservation as a Newly Designated AVMS Community

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has officially designated Colonial Beach as an Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) community, joining eight other distinguished communities in the Commonwealth. This recognition celebrates Colonial Beach’s vibrant economy, rich history, and strong community partnerships, driven by the nonprofit Downtown Colonial Beach (DCB). Situated along the Potomac … More Colonial Beach: Riverside Revival as a Newly Designated Advancing Virginia Main Street Community

Petersburg has recently been recognized as an Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) community by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), marking a significant milestone in the city’s revitalization efforts. This designation follows the city’s participation in Virginia Main Street‘s (VMS) two-year Mobilizing Main Street (MMS) program, which began in January 2023. This … More Petersburg: Virginia’s Historic City Earns Advancing Virginia Main Street Community Designation

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated Galax as Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS), along with eight other communities! The City of Galax entered the two-year Mobilizing Main Street (MMS) accelerator program in January 2023. Through its participation, the Downtown Galax Association was refreshed and revamped to lead the downtown revitalization … More Galax: Local Main Street Movement Grows Through Advancing Virginia Main Street Community Designation

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated Martinsville as an Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) community, along with eight other communities! Established in 2020 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, Uptown Partnership (UP) formed to revitalize Uptown Martinsville and foster community-driven economic growth. The local Main Street organization joined Virginia Main Street‘s (VMS) two-year Mobilizing … More Martinsville: Advancing Virginia Main Street Community Designation Fuels Uptown Revitalization

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated Clarksville as an Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) community, along with eight other communities! The Town of Clarksville entered Virginia Main Street‘s (VMS) two-year Mobilizing Main Street (MMS) accelerator program in January 2023, led by a steering committee of dedicated volunteers and municipal staff. … More Clarksville: Virginia’s Only Lakeside Town Achieves Advancing Virginia Main Street Community Designation

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has designated Hilton Village as an Advancing Virginia Main Street (AVMS) community, along with eight other communities! The City of Newport News’ Hilton Village entered Virginia Main Street‘s (VMS) two-year Mobilizing Main Street (MMS) program in January 2023. Through MMS, a new nonprofit organization, Hilton Village … More Hilton Village: A New AVMS Community Preserving Their Village & Fostering Local Entrepreneurship

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is excited to announce its second Mobilizing Main Street (MMS) cohort through the Virginia Main Street (VMS) program! The 2025-2026 MMS cohort includes: Through the two-year MMS program, communities will work to build a comprehensive downtown revitalization program that champions grassroots leadership and preservation-based economic development. … More 11 Communities Selected to Participate in the 2025-2026 Mobilizing Main Street Program Cohort

During the month of December, the Virginia Main Street (VMS) team published eight blog posts, highlighting the latest community-vitality news, events and more! Here’s a recap: VMS 40th Anniversary Disaster Relief VMS Community News Celebrating Success Small Business Support Alleyway Activation Communicating With Your State Legislators Virginia Rural Leadership Institute Stay tuned for lots more great content … More In Case You Missed It: December 2024 Digest