September: A vital investment in Martinsville-Henry County’s future

A Guest Column from The Harvest Foundation Team We began our equity journey as an organization more than two years ago with the hope of furthering our vision and mission to serve Martinsville-Henry County. It is our vision for everyone who lives in MHC to share in the promise of a healthy, prosperous, and vibrant […]

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June: Enjoy your summer in MHC!

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June 30, 2022 From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller Summer is here which means that outdoor living is in full force.  Our community has so many great outdoor assets that bring tourists and locals out to enjoy.  If your idea of fun includes water or land, there are plenty of things for […]

Community celebrates newest section of Dick & Willie

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Pictured above: The ribbon is cut on section 6B, the newest addition to the Dick & Willie Trail. “Beautiful,” “scenic” and “fantastic” were just some of the words used to describe the latest section of the Dick and Willie Passage trail that opened to the public on Monday, Nov. 4. “It’s the most beautiful part […]

The Harvest Foundation welcomes Bassett, Korff to Board of Directors

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Local residents Jeb Bassett, John Korff join 14-member board Martinsville, Va. — The Harvest Foundation welcomes two new members to its board of directors this year, Henry County resident John “Jeb” Bassett and Martinsville resident John Korff. Bassett is a lifelong resident of Henry County and said being considered to serve on the board of […]

Harvest grant award to fund Dick & Willie Trail expansion

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Pictured above: Pictured from left to right are Tim Pace, director of engineering for Henry County, Allyson Rothrock, president of The Harvest Foundation, and Roger Adams, director of Henry County Parks and Recreation. The Dick & Willie Passage Rail Trail is close to completion with support from The Harvest Foundation to finalize “6A,” a 2.96-mile section located […]

June: Embracing Summer Activities & Building Community Connectivity

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From the desk of Harvest Foundation President Kate Keller As the warm sun shines and nature flourishes, summer presents a unique opportunity to engage in activities that foster community connectivity. With longer days and plenty of local outdoor options, this season encourages us to come together, fellowship, and strengthen our bonds as neighbors. Whether you’re […]

Governor Northam Announces $7 Million to Develop Industrial Sites Across Commonwealth

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Pictured above: Aerial photo of Commonwealth Crossing taken August 2020. RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced a total of $7.0 million in Virginia Business Ready Site Program development grants for 11 projects across the Commonwealth. Administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, this discretionary program develops and characterizes sites to enhance the Commonwealth’s infrastructure and promote its […]

Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation Announces Realignment of its Tourism Division

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MARTINSVILLE, Va. — The Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation’s Tourism Division today announced modifications to its comprehensive tourism effort to better align with visitor feedback and current tourism trends nationwide. “We have seen changing trends in how people access destination information for some time,” said Mark Heath, the EDC’s President & CEO, “but everything changed in the spring of 2020 when […]

Harvest PUP! grant helps expand community asset in Ridgeway

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Pictured from left are Ricky Walker and Karen Garrett of ANCHOR, and Sheryl Agee, impact officer and team leader at The Harvest Foundation. ________________ ANCHOR Commission will use a $10,000 Pick Up the Pace! grant from The Harvest Foundation to expand the capacity of the Lee Ford Camp recreational facility, located in Ridgeway. As part […]