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Academy of Fine Arts (Lynchburg) selects new executive director
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David Jenkins will start the job Feb. 21. He comes from Shelby, N.C., where he was executive director of the Don Gibson Theatre, according to a news release. “I feel fortunate to have found a project that's such a unique mixture of past and present,” Jenkins said in the release. “Very few historic ...
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Patterson Hood and The Downtown 13 (featuring John Bell & Todd Nance) release "A...
Patterson Hood and The Downtown 13 (featuring John Bell & Todd Nance) release "After It's Gone", inspired by the threat of a Huge Big Box Development in the heart of downtown Athens, GA. Download the song now at protectdowntownathens.com
Patterson Hood & The Downtown 13 - After It's Gone
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Social and Mobile Media for Nonprofit Executive Staff
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The content of this mini-webinar is specifically tailored for executive staff in the nonprofit sector, particularly those that are skeptical of the value of social and mobile media. The idea for this webinar arose from presenting more than 100 social and mobile media trainings and webinars in 2011 t...
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VDDA is conducting a very brief survey to determine satisfaction with the organi...
VDDA is conducting a very brief survey to determine satisfaction with the organization and identify needs of current and prospective members. If you complete the survey before Dec. 30th, you'll have the chance to enter into a drawing for a Kindle Fire! The survey is available online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011VDDASurvey
2011 VDDA Survey
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Lynchburg looks to revise downtown parking rules
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The city is retooling its downtown parking rules in hopes of making them easier to understand.
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We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who receives this email registration...
We are pleased to be able to offer everyone who receives this email registration to the conference at the member rate…a $50 savings! Simply use the discount code SAUNTERVDDA when registering online.
We’ve got a fantastic program dealing with hot issues in the historic tax credit world, along with finding funding sources for your downtown projects. Don’t miss out!
REGISTRATION DISCOUNT! Virginia Downtown Conference
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Historic Tax Credits and Preservation Projects: Issues and Opportunities is the theme for VDDA’s 27th Annual Downtown Conference and will include a keynote address by Kathleen S. Kilpatrick of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. This conference will provide community officials, architects...
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There's still time to register for VDDA's 2011 Annual Conference, which will be...
There's still time to register for VDDA's 2011 Annual Conference, which will be held on Monday, October 17th at the beautiful Hippodrome Theater in Richmond. Join Kathleen Kilpatrick (VA Dept. of Historic Resources) for a discussion on historic tax credits and preservation projects. To register, visit: https://www.downtownvirginia.org/programs/vdda-events/vdda-event-registration.html
VDDA - Virginia Downtown Development Association - VDDA Event Registration
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Welcome to the Official Site of the Virginia Downtown Development Association dedicated to leading the way for preservation, development and growth of Virginia's downtown communities.
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River District Proposal Goes Public
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The final proposal for the Danville River District went public tonight. And the meeting at the Community Market there was filled with emotion.
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Coca-Cola Sign Sparks New Ordinance
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Danville, VA –Danville officials have decided to create an ordinance in response to a debate regarding the repainting of a Coca-Cola sign downtown.
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Downtown Businesses Fight Paid Parking
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Lynchburg, VA - There's little paid parking downtown now, and business owners certainly don't want more.
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Coke sign stirs downtown Danville debate
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When Jeffrey Seiden, the owner of Dan River Art Works, was painting the Coca-Cola “ghost” sign on the top of the Ferrell building, he assumed he was doing a good thing for the downtown area.
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Downtown Altavista Spruces Up
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Altavista, VA - Altavista may be a town of 3,400 people, but this small town has been revitalizing the area to make it more welcoming and attractive to tourists.
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Historic Culpeper sustains damage in Va quake
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CULPEPER, Va. (AP) -- Culpeper's historic downtown business district is being inspected building-by-building Wednesday for damage from Tuesday's 5.8-magnitude earthquake.
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Virginia Downtown Development Association | LinkedIn
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VDDA's mission is to bring attention to the significance of historic downtowns to Virginia's economic vitality and to enhance the effectiveness of organizations, individuals, and...
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15 Years of Progress: The City of Hampton's Business Improvement Districts - Wan...
15 Years of Progress: The City of Hampton's Business Improvement Districts - Want to learn more about BIDs from a community that has experience??? Register for this upcoming Hot Topic Luncheon on August 25th in Hampton, VA!!! http://www.downtownvirginia.org/component/content/article/103.html
Regional Hot Topic Luncheon - August
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Welcome to the Official Site of the Virginia Downtown Development Association dedicated to leading the way for preservation, development and growth of Virginia's downtown communities.
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https://www.downtownvirginia.org/programs/vdda-events/vdda-event-registration.html
https://www.downtownvirginia.org/programs/vdda-events/vdda-event-registration.html
Regional Hot Topic Luncheon - August
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Welcome to the Official Site of the Virginia Downtown Development Association dedicated to leading the way for preservation, development and growth of Virginia's downtown communities.
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Bringing Local Back: Cristina’s Café Features Local Food in Strasburg, Virginia
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Despite the recent popularity of the Local Food movement, many communities, particularly in smaller rural towns, have resisted the trend, citing the added expense or unavailability of local goods. But in the town of Strasburg, Virginia, a small café is striving to change negative perceptions abo
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Industrial Revitalization Fund IRF - DHCD
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$3 million is now available to local governments to help rehabilitate derelict commercial and industrial structures.
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VDDA is now on LinkedIn as well!
VDDA is now on LinkedIn as well!
Virginia Downtown Development Association group | LinkedIn
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VDDA's mission is to bring attention to the significance of historic downtowns...
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Thanks everyone for a great conference on the Mall in Downtown Charlottesville!...
Thanks everyone for a great conference on the Mall in Downtown Charlottesville! Congratulations to our Awards of Excellence and Merit winners, and to our newly elected board members for 2011!
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Downtown Bedford venues add life to arts scene
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BEDFORD - To hear those involved in Bedford’s emerging arts scene tell it, the old saying is true: If you build it, they will come.
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Bedford General Store opens | BedfordBulletin.com
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The building on North Bridge Street, formerly occupied by Guilded Era, has been a haven of activity since that business moved in June. Since then, a trio of local entrepreneurs have been at work on the interior getting ready to open the Bedford General Store.
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Vote for the top 25 Virginia Main Street “Downtown Dining Destinations” «
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The Virginia Main Street staff does a lot of travelling each year and that travel can be hard on the stomach. Luckily, we know that when we arrive, the local hospitality of our destination Main Street communities will be evident, and the top rate dining choices will be numerous.
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New Virginia Main Street Commercial District Affiliates named «
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With the addition of two new Commercial DistrictAffiliates, the list of communities recognized aspursuingor exploring the Main Street Four Point Approach has grown to 98.
