Martinsville receives $189,500 grant for brownfield remediation at former BB&T building
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 7, 2024 CONTACTS: Office of the Governor Contact: Christian Martinez Email: Christian.Martinez@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Economic Development Partnership Contact: Suzanne Clark Email: sclark@vedp.org Six Virginia Communities to Receive Grants to Support Restoration of Brownfield Sites Grants totaling over $1.7 million awarded from Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund RICHMOND, VA – […]
January: Feedback helps us grow
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Continuous improvement is a cornerstone of our foundation’s ethos. At Harvest, we are committed to being perpetual learners, drawing insights from both our successes and missteps to be an effective partner for our community. One tool in this quality improvement journey is the Grantee Perception Survey, […]
LeGrant, Frazier tapped to join The Harvest Foundation Board of Directors
Martinsville residents DelShana LeGrant and Laura Frazier will join the 15-member board Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation today announced the addition of two new members joining its Board of Directors this year, Martinsville residents DelShana LeGrant and Laura Frazier. “We are fortunate to have DelShana and Laura onboard to share their expertise and leadership […]
Visitor Spending Reached $70.4 Million in Martinsville – Henry County in 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beth Marshall Marketing & Communications Manager Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation 276.403.5946 bmarshall@yesmartinsville.com Virginia reached $30.3 billion in visitor spending, returning to pre-pandemic levels Martinsville – Henry County, VA (January 25, 2024)– Visitor spending for Martinsville – Henry County reached $70.4 million, a 5.1 percent change over 2021. Tourism-supported […]
The Harvest Foundation releases results from 2023 Grantee Perception Survey
Survey asks grantees for honest feedback on staff interactions, grant processes from Harvest Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation released results from its 2023 Grantee Perception Report, conducted by The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). The survey, conducted over May and June of 2023, was sent to all organizations that applied for funding from The […]
The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ 2024 begins soon
From: The Advancement Foundation (TAF) Media Contacts: Kathy Deacon / Annette Patterson Email: Innovation@TheAdvancementFoundation.org Phone: 540 572-4542 (Office) / 202 480-0715 (Cell) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Decade of Igniting Entrepreneurship and Innovation The GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ 2024 begins soon We are celebrating a big year for the Annual GAUNTLET Business Program and Competition™ […]
December: Spreading joy all year long
As they say, this is the most wonderful time of the year, and for many of us, it couldn’t be truer. It’s a time of year to be with your family and friends and to enjoy great food and laughter and to make memories that build a lifetime. We all know that this isn’t true […]
November: Harvesting Hope and Making a Difference
From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller November is the month for gratitude and giving thanks. There are so many wonderful things to be grateful for, but I’d like to lift up the 13 youth who make up the Harvest Youth Board. The HYB is one of my favorite initiatives of Harvest. It’s […]
Harvest Youth Board excited for upcoming W. Dan Prince III Thanksgiving Eve Dinner
Harvest Youth Board continues tradition of annual community meal Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Youth Board is delighted to hold the 6th annual W. Dan Prince III Thanksgiving Eve Dinner. The dinner will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. at Martinsville High School. The free, traditional Thanksgiving meal will be available […]
October: Project Hope — Inspiring Our Community
A Guest Column from The Harvest Foundation Team Our journey to progress and growth begins with hope — a shared hope where we all work together toward a brighter future for Martinsville-Henry County. Project Hope is part of The Harvest Foundation’s commitment to invest in community-driven programs that put the decision-making power into the hands […]
