Five communities selected for Small-scale Production Pilot program

February 25, 2020

Five communities across Virginia were selected for participation in a Small-scale Production Pilot program provided by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), through Virginia Main Street, and in partnership with the National Main Street Center. These include the city of Bristol, Page County, town of Farmville/Prince Edward County, city of Norfolk and … More Five communities selected for Small-scale Production Pilot program

Two Ways to Toot Your Community Horn!

February 12, 2020

Achievement recognition and a chance to secure $5,000 to implement a downtown project?! Call to action: Throw your hat in the ring! We are now accepting 2020 Virginia Merit Award Nominations and applications for the Main Street Idea Pitch. Virginia Main Street invites you to submit Merit Award Nominations for outstanding achievements in comprehensive downtown … More Two Ways to Toot Your Community Horn!

Glade Spring Mural Program Creates Volunteer Engagement

February 10, 2020

This post is by guest blogger, Leslie Peterson, board president of Project Glade. Project Glade is a local nonprofit in Glade Spring, Virginia committed to promoting the town’s traditions and works on community innovations as it engages a dedicated citizenry in the improvement of community life. In Southwest Virginia, you will find the petite community … More Glade Spring Mural Program Creates Volunteer Engagement

Refreshing Radford and Making Main Street POP!

February 4, 2020

Reprinted from New River Valley Livability Initiative: http://nrvlivability.org/refreshing-radford-and-making-main-street-pop/ Boosting the curb appeal of local shopping and business districts is a cornerstone of any revitalization effort. Radford businesses are currently sprucing up their storefronts all over The River City by taking advantage of a program that aims to help them do just that. Radford POP! is … More Refreshing Radford and Making Main Street POP!

Webinar – Public Spaces, Community Places

January 29, 2020

Do you know of a vacant lot that could be a joyful gathering place? A blank wall that could be a canvas? A cracked sidewalk that could be a memorable journey through local history? These scenarios envision potential outcomes that uplift and enliven through placemaking. Placemaking inspires people to collectively reinvent public spaces as the … More Webinar – Public Spaces, Community Places

SAVE THE DATE: Downtown Intersections 2020

January 9, 2020

Save the date and mark your calendars to attend Downtown Intersections and the celebration of the 35th anniversary of Virginia Main Street, presented by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, on July 28-30 in Bristol, Virginia. This two-day event promises a packed schedule full of field and classroom sessions spanning topics geared toward strengthening your downtown … More SAVE THE DATE: Downtown Intersections 2020

Main Spotlight: What Does Supporting Local Really Look Like?

December 26, 2019

“Supporting local is more than just a hashtag, it is a lifestyle.” Featured recently in Main Street America’s Main Spotlight, Downtown Wytheville Inc. Executive Director Todd Wolford contributes a message that speaks from the heart to customers supporting local businesses. Local holiday spending is certainly a gift, but making that continuous effort year round is … More Main Spotlight: What Does Supporting Local Really Look Like?