Partners for Better Communities (Virginia DHCD's Podcast)

73 | Tapping Collective Wisdom for a Vibrant Buena Vista

In this episode of the podcast, Buena Vista, Virginia, business owners join Main Street Buena Vista's Jen Carpenter for a discussion of the power of partnership when small businesses, community volunteers, and town government work together for a stronger business district and a vibrant community. Guests include the BeeVe's Madeleine Mercer, Asunder Coffee Roaster's Stephanie McCoy and Leaf and Lore's Stephanie Hardy.

72 | Accessibility on Main Street

Join Harrisonburg's Andrea Dono and Hilton Village's JB Crowley for a conversation on how to foster  "Main Streets for All" with a focus on visitor accessibility, continual improvement, and learning together across the Virginia Main Street Network.

71 | A Conversation with Brady Cloven

Friends of Old Town Executive Director Brady Cloven joins the podcast for a conversation about Winchester,  the longest standing Virginia Main Street community. Catch up on community progress and the leadership that's making it happen.

70 | A Conversation with Jackie Wood

Luray Downtown Initiative Program Director Jackie Wood joins the podcast for a discussion of the business support and resiliency muscles that strengthened as a result of community work during the pandemic.

69 | A Conversation with Drew Dayberry

Hopewell Downtown Partnership Executive Director Drew Dayberry joins the podcast to share how natural assets and entrepreneurial energy are shaping the future of this industrial riverside city.