FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEKristina Ramsey, Economic Development & MarketingCity of Buena Vista, VA2039 Sycamore Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416 (540)-261-8616 | kristina.ramsey@bvcity.org NEWS RELEASEJanuary 17, 2022 Contact:Jamie Goodin, Main Street Buena Vista(434) 944-5446 | mainstreetbuenavista@gmail.com City of Buena Vista Announces Main Street Pilot Program Buena Vista, VA – The City of Buena Vista, Virginia is excited to announce the pilot of … Read More
Information Sessions for CBDG Facade Improvement Progam
Do you own property in the downtown district?! You may be eligible for the CBDG Façade Improvement program! This summer, Buena Vista was awarded a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for downtown revitalization aimed at blight elimination and enhancing community development. This grant will fund three project activities: 21st street streetscape improvements, wayfinding signage, and a façade improvement … Read More
Buena Vista Receives Community Development Block Grant for Downtown Revitalization
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Buena Vista, VA Office of Community & Economic Development 2039 Sycamore Ave Buena Vista, VA Phone: (540) 261-8607 News Release12 June 2021 Buena Vista Receives Community Development Block Grant for Downtown Revitalization Buena Vista, VA – The City of Buena Vista is pleased to announce that we have been offered a Community Development Block Grant … Read More
Buena Vista Awarded Virginia Outdoors Foundation Grant for Downtown Gathering Space
News Release 10 February 2021 Buena Vista Awarded Virginia Outdoors Foundation Grant for Downtown Gathering Space Buena Vista, VA – Buena Vista has been awarded a $78,000 grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation to acquire and clean up the “Town Square” property on Magnolia Avenue. The award, part of the Preservation Trust Fund Public Access Program, is one of 33 … Read More
Buena Vista Forward Downtown Revitalization Plan Initial Presentation
StudioAmmons and their design team were engaged by the City of Buena Vista to work with the City and its residents to create a forward looking plan for the City’s Downtown Business District, identifying revitalization needs and priorities, while developing a community vision and revitalization strategy that will include: a Plan for Promoting Local Identity and Opportunity an Economic Restructuring … Read More
Buena Vista Receives State Community Business Launch Grant
Buena Vista has been awarded a $45,000 grant to support business startups and expansion through the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)’s Community Business Launch (CBL) program. The City is partnering with The Advancement Foundation to run The Gauntlet business program and competition, which is a proven 10-week education and networking program culminating in a “pitch competition” for … Read More
Investment Opportunities in Buena Vista – Opportunity Zones
Looking for investment opportunities in Buena Vista? Be sure to check out the recently published “Investment Opportunities in Buena Vista, Virginia.” In it you will find plenty of reasons to consider Buena Vista for your next project – including the fact that the entire city is an Opportunity Zone and has all the educational, workforce, property, and quality of life … Read More