About Main Street Connect
Our Purpose
Main Street Connect seeks to connect businesses throughout Blacksburg in order to strengthen the community and better the experiences of the residents, town, business owners, and university.
“I attend MSC meetings for the networking, friendship and helpful content.”
— Main Street Connect Member
Our History
MSC was founded in 2019 when two of Blacksburg’s merchant organizations, North Blacksburg Business Association and South Main Merchants Association, merged…
Our goal has always been to foster comradery and community among members of the local business community while networking in a positive manner.
Ways is which we support our members…
2024 Leadership
Becca Rainey, President, Original Frameworks
Paula Bolte, Vice President, Annie Kay’s & Imaginations
Dr. Chris Belluzo, Treasurer, South Main Chiropractic Clinic
Craig Mackey, Secretary, Mitchell Law Firm
Paula Bolte and Robert Hernberger, past Presidents
Board Members:
Ann Cassell, Blacksburg Partnership
Bill Chen, Kuna Moon Restaurant
Paige Godwin, Dance-Tech & Blacksburg Ballet
Robert Hernberger, Regional Starbuck’s Manager
Jeff Nosenzo, Brown Insurance