During these difficult times, The Blacksburg Partnership remains focused on fostering and maintaining the health, safety, and overall well-being of the citizens and businesses within our community. To better protect our community, businesses, and visitors, we have followed the CDC’s guidelines and cancelled several of our upcoming events, including the annual Fork & Cork festival.
While we understand the concern of gathering in-person, we encourage individuals to continue to support local businesses by purchasing gift cards to use later, ordering take-out/delivery, or consider making a donation during this economic challenge.
We are closely monitoring the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will be sending out updates via our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Here are five actions the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends to help mitigate the spreading of this virus: 1) wash your hands often 2) cough into your elbow 3) refrain from touching your face 4) stay more than 6 feet apart (social distancing) 5) if you feel sick, stay home.
Resources for Restaurants
- Guidance for Creating or Expanding Outdoor Dining in Blacksburg
- Phase I Business Sector Guidelines for Restaurants
- Executive Order 61 and Order of Public Health Emergency Three
- Virginia ABC Guidance for Temporary Approval of Outside Dining Areas
Reopening Resources
Important Information on Phase III Guidelines
Important Information on Phase II Guidelines
The Governor’s Guide for Reopening the State:
Working Smart. Working Safe. Re-Opening Guidebook for Small/Local Business by the NRV Public Health Task Force
Community Resources:
Dr. Skolnik Q&A COVID-19 Vaccine
Resources for Small Businesses:
Virginia Community Capital Webinar Series
Local Business Information:
Community News/Timeline:
January 19, 2021
Virginia SBDC and Virginia Community Capital (VCC) are facilitating informative webinars discussing the next round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) (Register Here)
January 11, 2021
New River Health District Will Expand COVID-19 Vaccination to “Phase 1b” Recipients (Read More)
December 10, 2020
Governor Northam Announces New Mitigation Measures to Slow COVID-19 Spread (Read More)
November 24, 2020
Montgomery County and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg have established a grant fund to support small business recovery in response to COVID-19. (Read More)
November 13, 2020
Governor Northam Announces Statewide 25-Person Gathering Limit (Read More)
October 7, 2020
SAFE OPTIONS FOR HALLOWEEN: NRV Public Health Task Force and Partner Localities Encourage Public to Follow CDC Guidelines (Read More)
September 22, 2020
Montgomery County and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg establish Childcare Providers Recovery Grant to support the recovery and stabilization of childcare providers. (Read More)
September 11, 2020
Montgomery County Public Schools announces starting Monday, September 14, students in grades 4-12 will participate in online instruction from home and all students in grades PK-3 will remain on their current in-person schedule. (Read More)
September 8, 2020
Montgomery County and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg have established a grant fund in response to COVID-19 to support the recovery of nonprofit organizations. (Read More)
September 3, 2020
The New River Valley Regional Commission, in coordination with the New River Health District and NRV Public Health Task Force, makes available the NRV Business Continuity Team (BCT), a resource for business impacted by COVID-19 (Read More)
August 19, 2020
Montgomery Co. and the Towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg Establish Grant Fund to Support Small Business Recovery (Read More)
August 11, 2020
Blacksburg Town Council passes 50-person gathering limit (Read More)
July 31, 2020
New River Valley Task Force Releases Commitment to Wellness Poster for Businesses and Organizations to Display as Part of New River Valley-Wide Initiative (Read More)
July 24, 2020
New River Valley Task Force Launches Community Wellness Commitment (Read More)
July 1, 2020
Governor Northam Announces Phase Three Guidelines to Further Ease Public Health Restrictions (Read More)
June 16, 2020
Governor Northam and VMFA Announce Virginia Visual Artist Relief Program (Read More)
June 9, 2020
New River Valley Public Health Task Force Hosts Interactive, Online Town Hall on COVID-19 and Higher Education
June 8, 2020
Virginia Tech announces that its campuses will reopen as scheduled on August 24th (Read President Sands’ full outline).
June 3, 2020
Governor Northam Announces Phase Two Guidelines to Further Ease Public Health Restrictions
June 1, 2020
New River Valley Public Health Task Force Hosts Interactive, Online Town Hall on Covid-19 and Education (K-12)
May 26, 2020
New River Valley Public Health Task Force Hosts Interactive, Online Town Hall on Covid-19 and Local and Small Businesses
May 18, 2020
New River Valley Public Health Task Force Hosts Interactive, Online Town Hall on Covid-19 and Local Government
May 15, 2020
Drive-Thru Covid-19 Testing Continues Next Week In Blacksburg (Read More)
May 14, 2020
In accordance with Virginia’s Phase 1 Reopening Guidelines, the Blacksburg Community Center and Aquatic Center remain closed until further notice. Parks and open spaces are still open while playgrounds remain closed during this phase.
May 13, 2020
NRV Public Health Task Force: Law Enforcement/Fire & Rescue Virtual Town Hall
May 8, 2020
NRV Public Health Task Force Releases Working Smart, Working Safe Guidebook
May 7, 2020
Drive-Thru Covid-19 Testing Continues Next Week in Radford and Blacksburg (Read More)
May 1, 2020
New River Public Health Task Force Schedules Interactive Online Town Hall Meetings on COVID-19 (Read More)
April 28, 2020
Drive-Thru Covid-19 Testing Continues in Christiansburg and Blacksburg (Read More)
April 27, 2020
Planning from the peak: A message from President Tim Sands
April 23, 2020
New River Health District Confirms first Fatality Associated with COVID-19 (Read More)
Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Continues In Blacksburg (Read More)
April 20, 2020
“We will resurrect our beloved community” a message from Blacksburg Mayor, Leslie Hager-Smith (Read More)
April 16, 2020
Blacksburg Transit Spring Service Info – Updated 4/16/2020 (Read More)
April 15, 2020
Online commencement details announced (Read More)
April 10, 2020
Summary from Virginia Tech’s Virtual Town Hall Held on April 9, 2020 (Read More)
April 8, 2020
BT Service Changes – Effective 4/9/2020
April 7, 2020
City of Radford, Montgomery County, Pulaski County, Town of Blacksburg, and Town of Christiansburg Cancel Spring Youth Ball Programs (Read More)
April 6, 2020
Health Task Force Continues Drive-Thru Tests, Mall Site Added (Read More)
April 4, 2020
Montgomery County, Town of Blacksburg and Town of Christiansburg first responders may begin wearing masks or face coverings (Read More)
Montgomery County Closes Government Center, Effective April 3 (Read More)
April 3, 2020
Montgomery County, Town of Blacksburg, and Town of Christiansburg Government Facilities Remain Closed to the Public (Read More)
April 2, 2020
BT to Implement Fare Free Service – Effective 4/2/2020 (Read More)
Health Task Force Continues Drive-Thru Testing For Covid-19 (Read More)
April 1, 2020
Blacksburg Town Council Offers Public Comment Options for Recommended Budget (Read More)
Montgomery County, Town of Blacksburg, and Town of Christiansburg Close Playgrounds to the Public April 2 (Read More)
Message from “Survivor” Contestant and VT Alum (Read More)
March 31, 2020
Health Task Force Activates Drive-Thru Testing For Covid-19 (Read More)
March 30, 2020
Temporary Stay At Home Order Due To Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) (pdf)
A message to Blacksburg Hokies from President Tim Sands
March 27, 2020
Our first positive case: a message from Blacksburg Mayor, Leslie Hager-Smith (Read More)
New River Health District Confirms Case Of Covid-19 (Read More)
Door-to-door COVID-19 testing services in NRV are not legitimate (Read More)
March 25, 2020
Blacksburg Transit Implements Passenger Limit (Read More)
Blacksburg and Christiansburg Recreation Facilities to Remain Closed through April 30 (Read More)
March 24, 2020
New River Health District Confirms Its First Case Of Covid-19 (Read More)
March 23, 2020
Governor Northam Orders Statewide Closure of Certain Non-Essential Businesses, K-12 Schools (Read More)
COVID 19 Message from the Town of Blacksburg: Use common sense. Stick to your social family. Stay at Home. (Read More)
March 20, 2020
May commencement ceremonies to move online; senior celebration in Lane Stadium planned for September (Read More)
March 19, 2020
Montgomery County, Town of Blacksburg, and Town of Christiansburg Close Government Facilities to the Public March 20th (Read More)
March 18, 2020
Blacksburg Offers Amnesty Program for Restaurants and Hotels (Read More)
March 17, 2020
- Utility Billing Late Notices and Disconnections Temporarily Suspended (Read More)
- Montgomery County, Town of Blacksburg, and Town of Christiansburg Proactively Declare Local State of Emergency in Response to COVID-19 (Read More)
- Medical Reserve Corps Seeks Volunteers for COVID-19 Emergency Response (Read More)
- New River Health District Operates Public Health Hotline (Read More)
- Town of Blacksburg Cancels Committee Meetings (Read More)
March 16, 2020
- Blacksburg Planning Commission Cancelled, Town Council Work Session Still On but Public Asked Not to Attend
- A message to Virginia Tech students from the Town of Blacksburg
March 15, 2020
- All Branches of Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library Close March 16-29th (Read More)
- A Message From Virginia Tech Vice President for Human Resources Bryan Garey
March 14, 2020
March 13, 2020
Governor Northam Orders All Virginia K-12 Schools to Close for Minimum of Two Weeks (Read More)
March 12, 2020
Governor Northam Declares State of Emergency; MCPS, NRCC, RU, and VT Announce Preventative Measures (Read More)
Additional resources:
For information on the Coronavirus and more safety tips- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
For workers and employees: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
Virginia unemployment resources: http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11699
Information from Virginia Tech: https://vt.edu/flu/2019Coronavirus.html
How you can help “flatten the curve”: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/
