Danville mourns the loss of two champions of the River District, and the City of Danville |
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Kathy Cropp was a beloved business owner in the River District. She, along with her family, brought us Me's Burgers and Brews, and King Cropp Food. All of us in the River District will miss her smile, her kindness, and her ability to make you feel like family. Our hearts go out to her family and friends, and we are very thankful for her investment in this wonderful City.
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Linwood Wright was a former Mayor of the City of Danville. Through his many years of service to the City of Danville he was a champion and an advocate for the City's economic development. He is remembered as a person with a bright mind, an unwavering dedication to his community, and a special laugh and sense of humor. Read more about his many years of service to Danville and the River District HERE.
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The River District welcomes Kegerreis Digital Marketing to the River District |
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RDA welcomes two new people to the team! |
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Alyssa Turner
Bookkeeper and Office Manager
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Will Mackaman
Programs and Services Manager
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River District Association (RDA) is excited to announce that it has added two new people to its downtown revitalization team. The addition of a Programs and Services Manager, and a Bookkeeper and Office Manager will enable RDA to even more effectively collaborate with the City of Danville and other partners to provide entrepreneurship and business retention programming, and more effective promotion and marketing of the River District.
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Community Events in the River District |
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More information about the Bridge Street Food Truck Rodeo on the event's Facebook Page.
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Saturdays,
May through October
7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Danville Community Market
629 Craghead Street
Shop locally produced vegetables, meat, baked goods, canned goods, wine, coffee, crafts, and more!
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Business Announcements and Promotions |
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Limited appointments available.
Packages start at $125
Call 434-822-6143 to schedule your appointment.
Sessions will be November 15 - 19.
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Visit their website to learn more, and book an appointment.
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Monday- Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
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Open: Monday - Friday: 8-4
Closed: Saturday and Sunday
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Mark your calendar for a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening on November 12th, 3:00 p.m. |
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Stop in to buy some books and a t-shirt.
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Hours:
Tuesday - Friday, 10 -6
Saturday: 10-5
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New business, Let It Go, opens at 541 Bridge Street, Suite 3
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Let it Go, specializes in colon hydro-therapy for gut health. This provides options & support for individuals seeking effective treatments outside of traditional medicine to improve & maintain gut health.
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All veterans, first responders and law enforcement receive 10% discount on all purchases
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To Do in the River District |
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River District Event Calendar |
Visit the River District Event Calendar to keep up with everything happening in the River District.
Visit the 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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It's already time to plan your HOME for the Holidays greeting video! |
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It's already time to share holiday greeting videos for our HOME for the Holiday's video production! This year, we are producing six 30-minute segments, to be released each Friday from November 26th to December 31st.
For the video:
- Create a 10 second video greeting.
- You can tell a joke, share your favorite holiday memory, or sing a song! Get creative!
Remember to start recording your video on the landscape orientation.
Share this with friends and family all over the state, country and world. We want as many people who live here or have a connection with Danville to participate.
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Job Openings in the River District |
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Infinity Global has multiple positions open. Learn more HERE.
KG Graphics is hiring a production assistant. Information and how to apply at www.kg-graphics.net
Me's Burgers and Brews is hiring: More information on their website.
The Danville Family YMCA is Hiring for: Front Desk/Membership Services, Bus Drivers for Afterschool, Group Exercise Instructors for classes like Zumba, Pilates, etc, Annual Campaign Administrator, Housekeeping, Childcare, and Wellness staff! Stop by in person to apply, or visit their website for more information.
Dell'Anno's Pizza Kitchen: Dell'Anno's is hiring. Apply HERE.
American National Bank: American National Bank is hiring at its Downtown Danville office. Multiple positions available. See openings HERE.
Mucho Taqueria: More information HERE.
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Download the River District App: Distrx |
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The River District App: Distrx is a great way to find dining, retails, and services in the River District. |
Also, take a walking tour, participate in upcoming "apptivities" or check out the River District event calendar to see what's happening.
Thank you for enjoying the River District!
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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
Past-President
Rachel Covington
Hawthorne and Jade Design Co. LLC
Robin Jones
Vintages by the Dan
Danielle DuCré
Chatham Hall
Varun Sadana
The Launch Place
Drew Herring
West Main Baptist Church
Emma Sellers
Averett University
Shani Gaylord
PATHS, Inc.
Dr. Andrew Hessler
Danville Dental Associates
Kunal Patel
First National Bank
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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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