Downtown Blackstone Inc. is a nonprofit organization established in 2007 to revitalize the Town of Blackstone's historic business district. We provide comprehensive leadership, technical assistance, and resources to local stakeholders in Blackstone. DBI is a member of the Virginia Main Street Program and the National Main Street Program.
DBi exists to strengthen the existing businesses in Historic Downtown Blackstone and we are also focused on bringing in businesses that will complement those existing businesses. We have great pride in the history and the heritage of Blackstone, Virginia. Blackstone is a small community and has a population of just under 3,600. Blackstone has the unique quality of authentic rural small town charm with the advantage of being situated only 45 miles from major population centers. Blackstone is small town living at its best. Blackstone is an excellent place to raise children and DBi is intent on making Blackstone an excellent place to invest and a fun, exciting place for pedestrians to spend their liesure time on weekends.
DBi partners with the Town of Blackstone and all the major players in the community including The Blackstone Chamber of Commerce and as many local organizations as possible. If your organization has pride in the town of Blackstone, we want to partner with you too. Check out a profile of Blackstone on the web. Air quality in Blackstone is very high and the cost of living here is 18% lower than the national average according to Sperling's list of best places. Get today's weather forecast here.
We follow the Four-Point Approach developed by the National Main Street Center. Activities are focused on Economic Restructuring, Design, Promotions and Organization. Leadership of DBI is provided by a volunteer Board of Directors and an active committee structure. We encourage you to get involved, and help make Blackstone's business district an attractive place to live, work & visit. Help Us Make a Difference in Downtown Blackstone- Sign up to be an Ambassador! (PDF 392K)
SPOT THE COUGAR CONTEST
Be the first person to let me know where you saw the cougar! Starting May 4th, we will place the Downtown Cougar in a business in the Historic district. If you see it, just be the first to notify DBI Executive Director, Lafayette Dickens of where you saw it and win $25 in downtown bucks redeemable at any business in Historic Downtown Blackstone! It's just that simple! If nobody claims the prize one week, the money accumulates until a winner comes forth! You can contact the office of DBi by calling 292-3041.
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