Staunton Green 2020

Tonight is your chance to comment on how the City of Staunton can enhance, restore and better manage our “green infrastructure” — an important meeting to attend! This is part of Staunton’s collaboration with the UVA School of Architecture.

Come to Bessie Weller Elementary School’s cafeteria to ask questions and give your opinion from 5pm until 7pm (Thursday, November 12).

Tuesday, November 17 the UVA students will hold a workshop with the steering committee to debrief public comments gathered at the Public Open House.  The workshop is scheduled for 9:00 am until 11:00 am in Council Chambers, City Hall.

For more information, check out the City of Staunton’s Planning and Inspections home page announcing the Public Open House.

In case you missed the announcement last week…

The City of Staunton, through the assistance of the Staunton Creative Community Fund (SCCF),  is distributing $200,000 to local entrepreneurs who are starting or expanding a small business through the new SPARC-PLUG program. Preference will be given to women, minorities, and low-to-moderate income individuals. SCCF is particularly committed to small businesses that are economically viable, socially equitable, and environmentally sound.

If you have a good idea and are ready to act, the time is now! These funds will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Questions? Contact Meghan Williamson or Tanya Brockett at SCCF (9 South Augusta Street). Or, stop in and chat with us at George Bowers Grocery; we in the first group of entrepreneurs last year to receive micro-lending financing through SCCF. We’ve been through the process and can answer questions. We’ve also got the SPARC-PLUG application and info available for download at our website.