There is a lot happening in the River District! Be sure to scroll all the way down to get all the details. |
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Welcome to the River District:
RDA Announces Dream Launch Recipients. Over $140,000 Awarded!
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New Businesses to the River District |
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River District Business Expansions |
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Celebrate Volunteers at an Otterbots Game |
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We celebrate our most dedicated RDA volunteers: Our Board! |
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River District Association rolls out “Start-Up Slam”, giving locals the opportunity to crowdfund money for great ideas |
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The first Start-Up Slam is to be held on June 28th, at 6 pm at The Lazy Bee (616 N. Main Street) in the North Main Business District to bring together everyone in the community that wants to share and exchange new business ideas - products or services - and be rewarded ON THE SPOT.
Anyone in the community is invited to attend (reservation required, limit 100 people). For just $10 per person (cash only at the door), you can join other members of the community to share a simple meal - and share some of those great ideas that you keep thinking up.
Up to 15 participants at the event are welcome to share their ideas with the crowd (3-minute limit), and attendees will be able to vote on their favorite at the end of the evening. The top vote-getter takes home all the cash collected at the door - no strings attached! No business plans and no requirements, just you and your next great idea!
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The program is funded by a grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development. To reserve a seat, call the RDA office at 434-791-0210 or email alyssa@riverdistrictassociation.com and let us know you are coming. When registering, let us know you plan on watching the event or if you plan to share your idea for a new business, product, or service. No experience and no plans required!
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Mornings on Main
Monday, June 27th @ 10 am
In-person and virtual - RSVP Please!
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Special Guests:
Jude Swanson: Executive Director, House of Hope
Josh Hearne: Senior Program Officer, Danville Regional Foundation
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Missed the May Mornings on Main with Chamber President and CEO Anne Moore-Sparks?
Watch it here:
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Job Openings in the River District |
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PATHS is hiring for many positions, including Optometrist! Locations include the School-Based Health Center at George Washington High School and PATHS offices in Chatham, Boydton, Danville, and South Boston. Learn more and apply at https://www.pathsinc.org/careers/open-positions
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Inclusive Backing - Small Business Grants Available |
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More than 300 grants of $5,000 each will be awarded in four cycles over 12 months to small businesses located in older or historic commercial districts across the country, with priority given to businesses that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and preference given to businesses owned by underrepresented groups, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, Veterans, women and people of color.
Applications for the fourth grant cycle are now open to eligible small business owners who identify as Native or Indigenous, Hispanic or Latinx, LGBTQ+ or as immigrants, refugees or forcibly displaced.
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Danville Farmer's Market Now Open!
629 Craghead Street
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The Danville Farmer's Market runs May to October, every Saturday from 7:30am - 12:00pm |
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June 3rd, 8:30 pm (gates open at 7:00 pm)
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June 18th, 10 am - 4 pm
Carrington Pavillion, 629 Craghead Street
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Kick off summer at the Danville Children’s Festival, presented by URW Community Federal Credit Union. For more information, call (434) 793-4636. |
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616 N. Main Street
June 28th, 6 pm
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Start-Up Slam is a NEW quarterly event to be held in the North Main Business District to bring together everyone in the community that wants to share and exchange new business ideas - products or services - and be rewarded ON THE SPOT. |
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River District Announcements and Promotions |
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Visit the River District Event Calendar to find community events, art classes, live music shows, and more...
(RDA may still make decisions about which events can be included in the calendar - thank you for understanding!)
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Head Up Eyes Forward is expanding the business and opening a new store doing business as Moss Mountain Outfitters. The Head Up Eyes Forward brand will transition to become 100% charitable by giving net profits to non-profit organizations across the region. Moss Mountain Outfitters will be bringing some of the best brands in outdoor apparel and gear to the River District!
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The first Saturday, June 4 will be the famous Danville Food Truck Rodeo on Bridge St.
Dry Fork will be serving Ice cold lemonade or our favorite …strawberry lemonade. This is made with our strawberry infused moonshine.
Make your way to the east end of Bridge St. and get cool. As always, our “smooth as the morning mist” bottles will be available to carry home.
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In the month of June the newest loft apartment complex, The Harris Building located at 618 Craghead Street scheduled to open. This property consists of 88 units (studio, one bedroom, two bedroom). Please visit www.riverdistrictlofts.com. Property managed by Riverfront Real Estate 434-483-2138.
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Childcare Services Available. Old 97 Crossfit is now offering child care services. As a member, it is entirely free! The system is volunteer-based through a network of members who have offered their time to help other members be able to hit a WOD without worrying about a babysitter!
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Blush and Glow Spa is now offering Massage Therapy, and will be opening their new yoga studio and salt room soon. Learn more, and book appointments at: http://blushandglowspa.com/
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The Golden Leaf Bistro has live music every Friday and Saturday Night.
Visit their website to see the schedule for May and June.
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June 4th, 5:15 PM
Discussing The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
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Impotters: Adult and Family Friendly Classes, and Courses
406 Lynn Street
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Impotters offers one time workshops for adults and families, and ongoing clay courses for those who want to learn more about pottery. View and sign up for classes on their website.
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The Ruby B. Archie Public Library has many programs, reading groups, writing groups, crafts etc for adults and children!
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What is the River District Association? |
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Do you want to be a part of a thriving River District? RDA takes Board of Directors applications all year long. Fill out an interest form to be considered for the next board opening!
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Mission:
RDA's mission is to ensure the long term viability of Danville's River District as a center of business and civic life, and a source of community pride.
Vision:
Danville's River District will be a vibrant place to live, work, and visit for the diverse population of Danville and the greater Dan River region.
Board of Directors:
Kelvin Perry
CoD Economic Development
President
Steven Osborne
International Mission Board
Vice President
Stuart Smith
FCS, Inc
Treasurer
Christy Harper
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce
Secretary
William Crumpton
Compassion Healthcare
Immediate Past-President
Rachel Covington
Hawthorne and Jade Design Co. LLC
Robin Jones
Vintages by the Dan
Varun Sadana
The Launch Place
Drew Herring
West Main Baptist Church
Emma Sellers
Averett University
Shani Gaylord - Hunter
PATHS, Inc.
Dr. Andrew Hessler
Danville Dental Associates
Kunal Patel
First National Bank
Irving M. Perez
American National Bank and Trust Company
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Who We Are
The River District Association (RDA) is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors which includes representatives from River District businesses and property owners, the City of Danville, and other community stakeholders.
What We Do
RDA follows the Main Street model to coordinate the public-private partnerships required to revive the River District. We work with the City of Danville, area businesses, and institutions to develop programs and events to get the community working together to market the area's unique assets, to get the district in top physical shape, and to attract and retain businesses.
Why We Do It
As our City Council and City Manager have publicly stated, the economic health of the city is impacted by the River District. A downtown with empty buildings and blight conveys a negative image. A prosperous downtown tells the world that the business sector can work well with the City to bring about positive change. With a number of development projects taking place, the River District has reclaimed its role as a vital, important and pleasant place to work, shop, and have fun.
What You Can Do
We need YOU! Would like to play an active role in the revival of the River District? Do you have any special ideas or talents, or simply want to volunteer with a project, please contact us by phone at 434-791-0210 or by email. One of our dedicated volunteer board members will respond.
River District Association Staff
Diana Schwartz: Executive Director
Kirsten Aherron: Communication and Events Manager
Will Mackaman: Programs and Services Manager
Alyssa Turner: Bookkeeper and Office Manager
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River District Association | www.riverdistrictassociation.com
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