Arts & Events

Downtown Richmond’s heritage is rich in history, commerce, the arts, and culture. The arts are a critical component of our mission to revitalize Downtown. Richmond Main Street partners with local visual and performing artists, the City of Richmond, and community partners to continue Downtown’s rich arts and culture legacy and promote the district. Our annual Celebrate Downtown series–Music on the Main summer concert series, and Spirit & Soul Festival–and Downtown Holiday Festival bring Downtown to life with spectacular performances, family activities, great food, and good vibes. In partnership with the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission, our Art In Windows program activates spaces and enriches the neighborhood.

Economic Development

Business ownership can be the key to financial independence and small businesses are the backbone to a healthy local economy. Richmond Main Street offers a variety of business services designed to provide guidance to entrepreneurs and established businesses, and proudly partners with many local agencies to provide additional business resources. We work collaboratively with business and property owners to attract and retain merchants within the Downtown district. Our Youth Development initiative creates opportunities for Richmond teens and young adults to gain work-place readiness skills and gain valuable hands-on experience.

Clean & Safe

Richmond Main Street works closely with the Richmond Police Department, various City departments, and stakeholders to ensure that Downtown is clean and safe for all residents, workers, and visitors. Safety1st Neighborhood Ambassadors provide comprehensive maintenance and public safety services throughout the Downtown district. Team members are specifically trained to serve the needs of the community and work collaboratively with residents, municipal departments, and business owners to create a positive community environment. We host annual events like Chill with a Cop, National Night Out, and Coffee with a Cop to activate public spaces and create low key opportunities to build and strengthen relationships between community members and public safety officers.

Small Business Appreciation Day

We heard from great speakers, learned wonderful things like: new strategies to help our businesses thrive, get access to funding, branding, resources available, networking and made new friends along the way. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

You weren’t able to participate? Stay tuned for future opportunities!