City Council Honors Modine Manufacturing’s 60th Anniversary

Kristina RamseyNews

At the May 18, 2023 City Council Meeting, members of City Council adopted a proclamation recognizing and celebrating the 60th anniversary of Modine Manufacturing Company’s Buena Vista operations. See the proclamation below. ProclamationHonoring Modine Manufacturing Company’s 60th Anniversary of its Buena Vista Location WHEREAS, The City of Buena Vista is proud to celebrate Modine Manufacturing Company on the occasion of … Read More

Glen Maury Park Announces Delayed Opening of Lower Campground due to Global Supply Chain Disruptions

Kristina RamseyNews

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 20, 2023) Buena Vista, VA (April 2023) – The City of Buena Vista and Glen Maury Park regret to announce a delayed opening of the lower campground due to supply chain disruptions that continue to impact business operations across the globe. The remainder of the park will be open as usual, with the lower campground anticipated … Read More

Tourism Event Sponsorship Opens April 1

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LEXINGTON, Va. (March 20, 2023) – The Rockbridge Regional Tourism Board is offering a sponsorship opportunity for local tourism events in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County. Originally a COVID pandemic bounce-back initiative, the Rockbridge Regional Tourism Board has awarded funds to assist local events in their marketing efforts. The 2023 sponsorship application window opens April 1 and closes May 3. … Read More

Outdoor Recreation Workshop Planned | Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC)

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Do you want to help Buena Vista thrive through an outdoor recreation economy? Join us April 4-5! Buena Vista, VA (March 2023) – Buena Vista is one of twenty-five communities in the nation selected as part of the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities planning assistance program. The program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the USDA Forest Service, and the Appalachian … Read More

Cemetery Notice

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In preparation for the upcoming mowing season, Green Hill Cemetery is requesting that all flowers and accessories be removed from the graves by March 15, 2023. All remaining items will be removed and disposed. The guidelines during the mowing season for holidays state that flowers and other display items should be placed on the stone or monument only and may … Read More

2023 Glen Maury Park Events Calendar Released

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Glen Maury Park is excited to release the 2023 Calendar of Events. The year we are bringing back many beloved, annual events, as well as a couple of new ones! Stay tuned for more information to be published on the website calendar and on Glen Maury Park’s Facebook Page! Print your copy of the calendar here. Glen Maury Calendar of Events April … Read More

Notes January 26, 2023 – City Decals, Property Taxes, and Dog Tags

Kristina RamseyNews

2023 City Decals may be purchased beginning February 10, 2023. All delinquent Personal Property Taxes must be paid in full before decals may be purchased. Decals are due by March 10, 2023. Further, 2023 Dog Tags are DUE NOW. Dog Tags should be purchased each year by January 31st. A valid rabies certificate must be presented in order to purchase … Read More

The City of Buena Vista and The Advancement Foundation Awarded a Major Industrial Revitalization Grant for Revitalization of Industrial Plant located in the Downtown District

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Buena Vista, Virginia (January 2023) – The Advancement Foundation (TAF), in partnership with the City of Buena Vista, is pleased to announce the award of a $985,000 Commonwealth of Virginia Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) grant to renovate the former Mundet building, a 38,000 square foot former manufacturing facility located along the Maury River in Buena Vista. Purchased in 2021 by … Read More

Main Street Buena Vista Joins DHCD’s Mobilizing
Main Street Program Cohort

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Buena Vista, VA – Main Street Buena Vista is joining the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) first-ever Mobilizing Main Street Program cohort-based program. This two-year program will provide the framework for targeted organizational development support to Exploring Main Street (EMS) communities interested in pursuing Advancing Virginia Main Street (VMS) designation and Main Street America accredited status. “It’s … Read More

January 10th Finance Committee Meeting Canceled

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The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for today, January 10, 2023, has been canceled due to the Special Election taking place. The meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday January 17, 2023.