The Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) Summer Meeting will be held in Danville, VA next month on Monday, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 4th. This year’s VEDA theme is “Exploring the Intersection of Community and Economic Development” which is right up our alley – and given that Danville is a recent Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) winner, it … More Virginia Main Street Partners with Virginia Economic Developer’s Association for Their Summer Meeting

Hopewell Downtown Partnership (HDP), along with their City of Hopewell partners, recognizes an emerging opportunity to leverage the city’s industrial prowess in innovative and beneficial ways for downtown and the community. By delving into Hopewell’s history as an industrial boomtown and embracing its current assets as a manufacturing epicenter, HDP embarked on a project aimed … More Made in Hopewell: Small-Batch Entrepreneur Recruitment

In 2023, Downtown Wytheville, Inc. (DTW) signed on as a Grow with Google training partner as part of a nationwide Google-Main Street America pilot project in 10 states. To implement the program, DTW leveraged both in-kind and grant support from Google, Main Street America (MSA), Virginia Main Street (VMS), UVA Wise, Southwest Virginia Higher Education … More Grow with Google Pilots Rural Coaching Model with Downtown Wytheville, Inc.

During the month of April, the Virginia Main Street (VMS) team published seven blog posts, highlighting the latest community-vitality news, events and more! Here’s a recap: VMS Community News VMS Training Succession Planning Budget Season Microfinance Small Business Support 7 Actionable Principles Stay tuned for lots more great content in May!

Last month, Virginia Main Street (VMS) had the pleasure of inviting Katie Campbell, a Certified Volunteer Administrator that has worked with non-profits and volunteers for over 30 years, to present on the topic of Strategic Volunteer Engagement to the VMS network in South Boston, Lexington and Tappahannock. Katie provided a comprehensive overview of the full … More Spring Rev-Up Recap: Strategic Volunteer Engagement

People Incorporated has been in the business of changing lives since 1964. Headquartered in Abingdon in Washington County, the non-profit community action agency and community development organization has been working to revitalize a community in Southwest Virginia for nearly 10 years. Kwik Shine Floor Care, LLC is a family-owned business that was established by Derrick and … More People Incorporated Helps Southwest Virginia Entrepreneur Succeed

Last month, the River District Association (RDA) held its annual meeting and celebrated 25 years of downtown revitalization! The event spotlighted how the City of Danville’s River District has undergone a remarkable transformation and become a vibrant hub of economic activity, cultural richness and community pride. Reflecting on the positive impact of revitalization efforts, not … More Danville Celebrates 25 Years of Revitalization

Having a staff transition plan is like having a safety net for your organization! Planning for smooth staff transitions, expected and unexpected, is an essential part of keeping your organization sustainable long-term. For smaller nonprofits, where every member plays a crucial role in fulfilling the organization’s mission, the impact of staff transitions can be even … More Minimize Downtime by Planning for Staff Transitions

If it’s spring in Virginia, it’s budget season. Along with rain showers and early flowers, there will be meetings with local government officials to discuss the value of your Main Street program and why it matters. Here are some tips for budget season and beyond: Make a new budget year resolution in July that someone … More Budget Season! Working with Your Municipal Partners

In early 2020, a group of volunteers and area bankers formed a team in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19. That group of volunteers is now known as Bridging Virginia (BVA), a non-profit community loan fund, which envisions communities where everyone can freely and easily access capital, build wealth, and grow their economic opportunities. … More Bridging Virginia: Microfinancing with Major Impact