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Destination Downtown: Historic Graffiti and the Harrisonburg Homes Team
As we know from home renovation shows, old buildings can be full of surprises — both good and bad! Luckily the Harrisonburg Homes Team of Kline May Realty was in for a treat when they renovated their Downtown office space in 2012. As they tore down drywall in the former Wilson Jewelers location, they uncovered…
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From Blue Ridge to Blueline: New National Name, Same Harrisonburg Spirit
If you’ve lived in the Valley for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Blue Ridge Architects. And if the name isn’t familiar, you’ve definitely experienced their work. A long-time Downtown Harrisonburg resident, Blue Ridge Architects — recently rebranded as “Blueline” — was founded 15 years ago and has had a hand in designing…
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Destination Downtown: HMTA’s Inaugural Play-A-Thon
You may have noticed that Downtown Harrisonburg was a bit more magical on the afternoon of April 13th — the piano in front of the library and music filling the air were brought to you courtesy of the Harrisonburg Music Teachers Association, who were hosting their inaugural Play-A-Thon. Made possible by a Destination Downtown grant…
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Pink Ambition Dance & Fitness: The Power of Dance
You’ve probably noticed Pink Ambition Dance & Fitness on East Market Street — with its bright pink sign, blacked-out windows decorated with colorful class schedules, and door sign boasting “Women Only,” it’s hard to miss. But what you can’t see from the street is the heart and soul inside — a community full of women…
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Why Your Small Business Needs a Great Logo
In this digital age of getting bombarded by marketing from all angles, you may not even notice logos anymore. They’re so ingrained into our culture that some brand marks have become part of cultural aesthetic, taking on lives of their own outside of their brand’s marketing materials. But if you’re not a huge international corporation,…
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5 Ways to Write the Perfect Email Subject Line
So you have a database of fans and customers who have happily opted in to receiving email communication from you- congratulations! Winning those leads is only half the battle, though- it’s now up to you to craft emails that contain not only interesting and valuable information for your customer base, but subject lines that will…