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…
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”
What is your favorite aspect about working downtown? Being part of an amazing “downtown business family” How long have you worked downtown and where? Moved into our office on 7/1/2017, 146 N. Main Street Farmville What is your favorite Downtown Farmville memory? Too many to mention in just the short period of…
“To see the core of our community thrive because then the whole will follow.”
Leah Olivier | Art Instructor | Red Door 104 What do you love about working downtown? Working downtown provides that ‘human-fix’ that I don’t get working alone in my studio or on the farm. It is that life affirming place that allows me to teach classes and reconnect with living…
