Southside Planning District Commission

08/19/2026

We’re celebrating leadership, dedication, and an exciting new chapter!

Please join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to Bryan David for his outstanding service as Program Director. Bryan's leadership, commitment and lasting contributions have made a meaningful impact on our organization, and we sincerely thank him for everything he has done. We wish him continued success in all that lies ahead.

At the same time, we're thrilled to announce the promotion of Ann Taylor Wright to Program Director!

Ann has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, passion and dedication to our mission. We are confident she will continue to inspire our team and lead us into an exciting future. Please join us in thanking Bryan for his incredible service and congratulating Ann on her well-deserved promotion! 🎉👏

08/12/2026

South Boston officials used Monday night’s town council meeting to explain how the town’s Flock cameras work, what police use them for and what safeguards are in place to protect

08/12/2026

Please take a moment and check out one of GOLD Sponsors from our 2025 Annual Dinner Meeting.

https://rural-advisors.com/

At Rural Resilience Advisors, we’re all about making rural areas awesome. We dive in and boost local economies, helping businesses and communities thrive.
We make sure talent, culture, and infrastructure flourish by getting folks involved, using interconnected practices and functional technology tools. Our hands-on approach includes coaching leaders in economic development, focusing on practical strategies for sustainable growth.

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08/11/2026

📚🚌 Back to School Safety Reminder! 🚌📚

As students head back to school, let's work together to keep everyone safe:

✅ Slow down in school zones and watch for reduced speed limits.
✅ Stop for school buses when their stop arm is extended and lights are flashing.
✅ Stay alert for students walking, biking, or crossing streets, especially during morning and afternoon pick-up times.

Wishing everyone a fantastic school year! 🍎✏️💙

08/11/2026

Our annual National Dog Day is fast approaching! August 22nd, join us as we show our pups some love! Splash pools, refreshing treats for the pups! Groomers on site to offer some hands on tips! Donations are now being accepted! Dry puppy food, water/food bowls pools, gas cards, like new toys collars,...

08/07/2026

🗣️ $1.9 million in new business and tourism funding is being offered by Mecklenburg County to assist existing businesses with their growth — and we want to help you find the opportunity that’s right for you!

Join us for a FREE Grant-Finder Lunch & Learn Session, where we’ll review six new funding opportunities, explain the basic qualifications, and help you understand matching funds, reimbursement requirements, application timelines, and what you’ll need to apply.

Here’s a quick look at the programs:

** These grants are only open to existing Mecklenburg County businesses that have been open at least one year as of Sept 1.

**Business Growth Grant
Best for established, locally owned businesses ready to make a one-time investment that will increase production, sales, capacity, or services.

**Home-Based Business Transition Grant
Best for existing home-based businesses ready to move into a commercially zoned location in Mecklenburg County.

**E-Commerce Grant
Best for existing local businesses—including eligible home-based businesses—that want to begin or significantly improve their ability to sell products or services online.

**Commercial Property Demolition Grant
Best for qualifying blighted or underused commercial properties where demolition could prepare the site for redevelopment.

Tourism Development Fund
Best for new or expanding destination-oriented tourism businesses planning a significant capital investment in Mecklenburg County.

Tourism Marketing Support Grants
Best for tourism businesses, attractions, Chambers, Main Street organizations, and destination marketing organizations seeking professional marketing support to attract more visitors.

Choose the session that works best for you & register at the link below!

Tuesday, August 18 | Noon–1:30 p.m.
Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center, Room 118
118 E. Danville Street, South Hill

Thursday, August 20 | Noon–1:30 p.m.
Clarksville Community Center
103 Woodland Drive, Clarksville

Wednesday, August 26 | Noon–1:30 p.m.
Estes Community Center
316 N. Main Street, Chase City

Applications open September 1 and close November 30.

Advance registration is required so we can plan appropriately for lunch.

Register for one or more sessions here:
https://form.jotform.com/VisitMeckVa/grant-sessions-2026

Learn more about each opportunity at investinmeckva.com.

08/06/2026

Please take some time to check out one of Annual Dinner Meeting GOLD Sponsors.

Thank you, Timmons Group, for your ongoing partnership and commitment to our communities!

https://www.timmons.com/

Timmons Group provides consulting engineering and technology services to include site selection, site and infrastructure planning, design and development, GIS, and economic development services.

08/04/2026

Please take some time to check out one of our GOLD Sponsors from our 2025 Annual Dinner Meeting.

We’re grateful for their partnership and proud to recognize them as one of our valued Gold Sponsors!

B&B Consultants, Inc.
Engineers-Planners & Surveyors-Lab Analysts

https://www.bandbcons.com/

Our services include civil and sanitary engineering; land use and urban planning; land surveying; and laboratory water and wastewater analysis.

B&B prides itself on maintaining its personal service tradition, allowing our clients to interact directly with the people doing the work. From initial concept to project completion, our design team approach – to include you, the client – results in successful projects. We want to bring our experience to your next project.

08/04/2026

Don’t forget to come and join us tomorrow, August 4, 2026 for our National Night Out event at the Brunswick County Airport. This is a rain or shine, event, and we hope to see you there!
Please see the flyer below for more details.