Business Calendar
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Business Blog
2018
April
2017
December
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December 13, 2017
Bristol Station launches crowd-funding campaign -
December 06, 2017
Warehouse 817 Open in Downtown Bristol!
November
August
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August 29, 2017
Believe in Bristol Office Relocating -
August 28, 2017
New items at Pen's Floral -
August 23, 2017
Employer registration now open for Bristol Hiring Expo -
August 14, 2017
Congratulations, Brown Edwards!
July
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July 26, 2017
Meet the Merchant: Sue Smith of Misty Mountain Designs
June
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June 28, 2017
Meet the Merchant: Kellie & David Crowe of Tri-Cities Escape Game -
June 14, 2017
Meet the Merchant: Ken Monyak with Bristol Station Brews & Taproom -
June 07, 2017
Meet the Merchant: Justin Brown with The Bristol Tattoo Company -
June 06, 2017
Studio Brew wins awards at 2017 Virginia Craft Beer Cup
May
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May 31, 2017
Meet the Merchant: Billy and Terry Frye with Fabric, Etc. -
May 02, 2017
4th Annual Downtown Bristol Entrepreneur Grant Winners Announced
January
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January 18, 2017
Cranberry Lane Celebrates 17 Years in Historic Downtown Bristol
2016
December
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December 28, 2016
Believe in Bristol Announces 4th Annual Entrepreneur Grants Program — Training and $60,000 in Grant Money will be awarded!
October
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October 19, 2016
Governor McAuliffe Announces $300,000 in Virginia Community Business Launch Grants -
October 14, 2016
Promotional Opportunity for Downtown Businesses
September
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September 26, 2016
Welcome Whiskey Rebellion to Downtown Bristol!
June
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June 01, 2016
Pen's Floral introduces Flower of the Month Club
April
March
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March 31, 2016
Bristol Brewery featured in Bank of TN Stories
February
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February 24, 2016
3rd Annual Downtown Bristol Entrepreneurs Prize Awarded to Great Oak Brewing Company -
February 24, 2016
Basq Celebrates One Year
2015
December
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December 22, 2015
Take a Growler Home for the Holidays -
December 09, 2015
The BCMM Gift Shop has great gifts for everyone on your shopping list
November
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November 25, 2015
Welcome Studio Brew to Downtown Bristol -
November 24, 2015
Congratulations to Style Boutique, Winner of the 2015 Merry Merchants Window Competition -
November 04, 2015
BiB welcomes Maggie Bishop to the Bristol Main Street Team
October
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October 27, 2015
Introducing Trendy Tuesdays from Wm. King Clothiers -
October 22, 2015
Advertise in the Herald-Courier and support BiB!
September
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September 25, 2015
Katherine Darnstadt, AIA, to speak at Design Symposium -
September 22, 2015
Believe in Bristol seeks sponsors for 2015 Design Symposium -
September 08, 2015
Wm. King Clothiers introduces limited edition 25th Anniversary Bills Khakis -
September 01, 2015
Bristol Nail installs 4 new massage chairs
July
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July 23, 2015
TriSUP sponsors 3rd Annual Appalachian Challenge SUP and Kayak Race -
July 21, 2015
Bristol Public Library names new Executive Director -
July 15, 2015
Bristol Brewery Opens Friday! -
July 08, 2015
A Work of Art Gallery & Gifts announces expansion
June
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June 22, 2015
All Aboard! Bristol Train Station Now Booking Holiday Parties -
June 18, 2015
Virginia Living recognizes Serendipity Boutique -
June 10, 2015
Believe in Bristol Announces Solar Power Presentation for Downtown Business and Building Owners -
June 05, 2015
LEAD Bristol Seeks Community Service Projects
May
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May 29, 2015
Bristol Public Library Has New Services for Educational and Employment Opportunities -
May 29, 2015
City hires new Economic Development Business Specialist -
May 17, 2015
Search for New Executive Director of the Bristol Public Library Ongoing -
May 04, 2015
Bristol Public Library and Northeast State Community College Form Alliance for Workforce Training
April
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April 06, 2015
Checking in with Bristol Brewery
February
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February 03, 2015
Southern Churn — $5,000 Winner Announced for the Downtown Bristol Entrepreneur's Prize Competition
January
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January 14, 2015
Half Price Wine Every Wednesday at KP!
2014
November
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November 25, 2014
Seafood Fridays at KP! -
November 04, 2014
Great New Promotions at Bristol Office Supply
October
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October 28, 2014
Try Blackbird Bakery's Fabulous Hot Chocolate! -
October 21, 2014
Holiday Catering from Quaker Steak & Lube -
October 15, 2014
Event Planning is Easy with KP
July
2013
August
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August 09, 2013
$5,000 Prize + More For Opening a Business in Downtown Bristol!
May
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May 13, 2013
FREE SEMINAR: Staying Relevant to the Changed Customer -
May 04, 2013
6th Street Celebrates Free Comic Book Day: Traffic Management Plan
March
2012
December
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December 09, 2012
IdeaSpace Grand Opening and Entrepreneurs' Week
October
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October 20, 2012
Street Closures for Real Women Pick Pink Event -
October 01, 2012
Traffic Management Plan — Bristol Pink Sign Lighting
September
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September 05, 2012
ATTN: Downtown Merchants, Property Owners & Residents — Believe in Bristol is hosting an informational meeting about several upcoming events! -
September 05, 2012
Temporary sign use approved in Bristol, Tenn.
August
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August 23, 2012
Street Closures-25th Annual Food City Family Race Night/Transporter Motorcade -
August 21, 2012
The Great Outdoors and You, Be Part of the Bass Pro Shop Conversation -
August 15, 2012
Thank you, Downtown Entrepreneurs! -
August 10, 2012
AACA & Mumford Stopover Traffic Control Plans
July
June
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June 30, 2012
Street Closure Request-Star Spangled Saturday Parade/Community Picnic-June 30, 2012 -
June 15, 2012
Retail sales spike in Bristol, report says -
June 14, 2012
New Downtown Neighborhood Watch Program has started!
May
April
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April 30, 2012
STATE LINE STANDING TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN "The Most People in Two cities & Two States at the Same Time" -
April 12, 2012
Letter to Merchants: Bristol's 13th Annual Border Bash Summer Concert Series! -
April 11, 2012
SmartBrief on Main Street Tax Guide 2010
March
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March 30, 2012
Downtown Business Social : Q1
2011
December
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December 12, 2011
620 State Street is OPEN for BUSINESS!
2017 Downtown Entrepreneur Grants
CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
(Your business must open here or exist here in order to be eligible for the grants).
Welcome, Entrepreneurs!
UPDATE February 16th, 2017: Classes are under way! Pitch Day will be held on April 29th, 2017 by invitation only.
UPDATE January 20th, 2017: We are in the process of selecting and notifying the 18 finalists now.
UPDATE October 19th, 2016: Believe in Bristol Awarded Virginia Community Business Launch Grant
UPDATE April 19th, 2016: Belive in Bristol Wins Tennessee Main Street Entrepreneur Grant
Our first year winner featured in commercial
Bristol Brewing is full steam ahead after getting some help from Bank of Tennessee. UPDATE: Brewmeister and Entrepreneur Extraordinaire Ken Monyak will be leading our 2017 Co.Starters training class!
We believe in YOU
Believe in Bristol supports and welcomes entrepreneurs to our downtown — not just a beautiful and fun place to be, but a great place to do business as well.
We provide free promotion, business alerts, gatherings, classes, and so much more. Come down to the IdeaSpace (located in the Visitor's Center / Believe in Bristol HQ) and explore your dreams today!