Partners for Better Communities (Virginia DHCD's Podcast)

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Downtown Wytheville's Charlie Jones shares his Main Street journey on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Virginia Main Street program. The Wytheville native was the nonprofit's first youth intern and one of the first youth board members. After graduating from James Madison University, Charlie returned to Wytheville and has now spent nearly four years as the assistant director of Downtown Wytheville advancing the Main Street strategy. He has a lot to say about the community's progress and hopes for the future as well as the ongoing civic engagement processes they're using to get there.

Tune in for a special conversation with Antonio Miller of Downtown Ashland Association

Tune in for a special conversation with Kyle Meyer of Virginia Main Street.

A special episode with Rebecca Rowe and Courtney Mailey diving into Virginia Main Street.

Cindy Davis spent her 30-year career in the coding industry as a trailblazer and pioneer, making invaluable contributions throughout the commonwealth and beyond. Hear about her journey as a woman in the male-dominated coding industry, her 12 years with DHCD, the mentors that inspired her along the way, and the important things she learned across her illustrious career.