Farmville, VA, February 22, 2019— Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) is excited to welcome Chelsey White to the organization as the new Program Manager. Chelsey comes to FDP as a Farmville native and a graduate of Prince Edward County Public Schools. She holds a Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning from…
Why do you think FDP is important?The mission of Farmville Downtown is to bring together residents, merchants, and students to promote events, retail, and recreational opportunities. Farmville Downtown is at the center of our historic community and 2019 brings plenty of new energy and renewed enthusiasm to keep downtown vibrant…
On October 6, the sixth annual High Bridge Half-Marathon and 5K will take place along the beloved High Bridge Trail in Downtown Farmville. Residents already know High Bridge Trail as a beautiful state park and a popular spot to spend time with friends and take in nature; however, the trail’s…
The flowers are in bloom and their dramatic splendor reminds us that it’s that time of year-time for the Summer Garden Opera! This year’s opera is The Barber of Seville by Rossini, which will take place on June 16. Don’t worry if you didn’t receive an invitation, there will be…
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Main Street Program Manager reports to the Farmville Downtown Partnership (FDP) Board of Directors and serves as chief advisor and staff to the FDP Board, committees, and task forces. This position works closely with the downtown merchants, business owners, property owners, government officials, the Farmville…
Tell us about yourself. My name is Shirley Jackson Brown. I’ve lived in the Farmville area all of my life. I went to school here, worked for Harris Teeter, Kroger and Walmart before retiring last year. I now volunteer at the Heartland Regional Visitor Center on East 3rd Street in…
How did you find your way to Farmville? I was born and raised in Farmville. Well, actually, I was born in Lynchburg and, technically, grew up in Rice. But, Farmville was always ‘town’. Every Saturday morning, my sister and I would scoot into the cab of my dad’s pickup and ride into…
Despite Farmville’s small size, residents have numerous opportunities to contribute positively to their community. Many of these opportunities exist as nonprofit organizations and reside in the Downtown area, within easy reach of residents’ homes and workplaces. These groups help residents in need and give residents a chance to assist their…
What is your favorite aspect about working downtown? My favorite aspect about working downtown is the increase of traffic through the Barnes and Noble College bookstore. We’ve been around for many years, but moving to the new Main Street location finally makes it feel like we are a part of…
“To get more involved with the community. I love the atmosphere, the people and the small town”
