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The City of Reidsville will unveil a 9/11 Memorial on the 20th anniversary of the tragic event that rocked our nation. City officials will gather at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the front of Reidsville Fire Station No. 1, located at 402 S. Scales Street, to unveil the memorial. The sculpture includes a mangled beam from the Twin Towers in New York City and cutouts of first responders sculpted by area artist Jim Gallucci. While the Reidsville Fire and Police Departments hold a service each year to commemorate 9/11, this year’s ceremony will include the unveiling of the memorial and special remarks by Vice Admiral Bruce Lindsey (ret.), a 1978 graduate of Reidsville High School. Lindsey retired from the Navy in January of 2020 with 37 years of distinguished service. He is the highest ranking military officer to ever graduate from RHS and his career embodies the sacrifices that many have made during these past 20 years following 9/11. Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker will recognize sculptor Jim Gallucci and dedicate the artwork, which will honor First Responders from Reidsville and throughout Rockingham County. “I am grateful that Admiral Lindsey will take the time to help dedicate this sculpture to all of our First Responders, including those who were lost on 9/11 and those who continually train and serve our community daily. We can’t forget these are all public servants dedicated to keeping us safe,” stated Mayor Donecker. Traditional elements of the ceremony will remain, including the raising of the flag by a joint Honor Guard of Reidsville Police Officers and Firefighters. In addition to the Ringing of the Bell, the event will feature several patriotic songs performed by Rhonda Wheeler and the playing of bagpipes by David Thomas. Jim Gallucci, who has donated the sculpture to the City, has been working with local officials to erect the memorial. Rickey Loye, owner of a local construction company, donated his time and equipment to prepare the location and install the sculpture. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony is expected to last about 45 minutes. While there will be limited seating, those attending are invited to bring chairs. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.

Jill Weston Main Street Manager 336-349-1111 jweston@reidsvillenc.gov The City of Reidsville has been designated as an accredited Main Street™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™. “We are proud to recognize this year’s 889 nationally accredited Main Street programs that have worked tirelessly to advance economic vitality and quality of life in their downtowns and commercial districts,” said Patrice Frey, President & CEO of Main Street America. “During an incredibly challenging year, these programs demonstrated the power of the Main Street movement to drive impressive local recovery efforts, champion small businesses and foster vibrant downtown districts. I am inspired by their hard work and confident that these accredited communities will continue to help their downtowns flourish in the next stages of recovery.” In 2020, Main Street America programs generated $4.14 billion in local reinvestment, helped open 4,356 net new businesses, generated 14,988 net new jobs, catalyzed the rehabilitation of 8,488 historic buildings and clocked 983,702 volunteer hours. The City of Reidsville’s performance is annually evaluated by the Reidsville Downtown Corporation Advisory Board, which works in partnership with Main Street America to identify the local programs that meet 10 national performance standards. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building meaningful and sustainable revitalization programs and include standards such as fostering strong public-private partnerships, documenting programmatic progress and actively preserving historic buildings. The Reidsville Downtown Corporation has a vision to include a unique mix of arts through our Project DREAM (Downtown Reidsville Empowering Art Movement) program. Several art projects, murals, planter boxes and other improvements have been made to support this vision. The vision also includes entertainment, living spaces, offices and retail shops to create a place where people want to live, work and play. Several new businesses opened downtown during the pandemic and more are on the way. A program has been put into place to encourage property owners to give their buildings a facelift, and grant funds are available for these projects. A study was done this year on our Depot District about what type of uses this area across the railroad tracks can create. This is an exciting plan that includes a variety of living, retail, restaurant and entertainment spaces all with a vibe of a hip fun place to be. The following committees were formed in the past year to be goal and task driven: Community and Business: To help aspiring and experienced business owners develop and create an environment that champions values and diversity. Creativity: To enhance the expansion of the downtown historic footprint as a creative destination, including mixed-use development with a creative approach to building reuse. Healthy Living: Create an environment for healthy living opportunities by increasing healthy lifestyle businesses and opportunities. The members who serve on our committees are part of our business community, residents and those who have a love and vested interest for downtown Reidsville. “I am thrilled to have an accredited program and strive to reach our goals of creating a downtown that is alive and thriving along with the expansion of our Depot District,” said Jill Weston, Reidsville’s Main Street Manager. The Reidsville Downtown Corporation is non-profit organization formed in 1976. Their efforts are largely funded by a special tax district on the central business district of Reidsville and contributions from the City’s General Fund. The RDC is governed by a 14-member board of directors, 12 of which are volunteers. The RDC ‘s mission is to enhance Reidsville’s downtown so our visitors enjoy a unique and diverse experience. ABOUT MAIN STREET AMERICA HYPERLINK "https://www.mainstreet.org" Main Street America has been helping revitalize older and historic commercial districts for 40 years. Today, it is a network of more than 1,600 neighborhoods and communities, rural and urban, who share both a commitment to place and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development Since 1980, communities participating in the program have leveraged more than $89.57 billion in new public and private investment, generated 687,321 net new jobs and 154,435 net new businesses, and rehabilitated more than 303,836 buildings. Main Street America is a program of the nonprofit National Main Street Center, a subsidiary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. For more information, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.mainstreet.org" www.mainstreet.org

Do you have concerns about Fair Housing within the City of Reidsville? Share your concerns. Fill out the survey below. Send to: Angela G. Stadler City Clerk 230 West Morehead Street, Reidsville, NC 27320 or By email: astadler@reidsvillenc.gov

December 8, 2020 Contact: Jeff Garstka Economic Development Director City of Reidsville 336-347-2307 (direct) JGarstka@ReidsvilleNC.gov REIDSVILLE, N.C. – North Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Anthony Copeland announced today the first North American manufacturing and distribution location for Farmina Pet Foods, an Italian gourmet pet food producer. The company will begin construction in 2021 of a new facility at the Reidsville Industrial Park and invest $28,485,000 in real and personal property and create 129 new jobs. The project was made possible from a Job Development Investment Grant from NC Commerce, a variety of economic development incentives from the City of Reidsville and Rockingham County, and a development grant from Duke Energy. The company was also assisted by the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina and Parker Poe Consulting, who managed the site selection process. “We are pleased to have Farmina locate their first North American facility in Reidsville,” said Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker. “Farmina is another addition to a much diversified manufacturing base providing a wide range of jobs and opportunities for our citizens of Reidsville, Rockingham County and the region. During the past five years Reidsville has made a concerted effort with its county and state partners to attract new industries and assist existing manufacturers grow. This has resulted in the creation of more than 1,500 new jobs here. We are a city of citizens with a ‘can do’ attitude and results like these are very rewarding. Thank you, Farmina, and welcome to our Team Reidsville community.” The announcement was made via a Zoom meeting with attendees including Sen. Phil Berger, Rep. Jerry Carter, and other state and local officials. “Farmina is the fourth company to invest in the Reidsville Industrial Park, adding to the City’s reputation as an international destination for manufacturing and distribution,” said Reidsville Economic Development Director Jeff Garstka. “Despite dealing with COVID-19, this team of local, state and private sector leaders was able to work carefully with the company to conduct socially distanced site visits, and a lot of virtual meetings to bring the project to fruition. During the pandemic, City staff and leadership have continued to be responsive to the needs of industry as well as small business. Farmina’s expansion, creating well over 100 new jobs, is a reality despite a struggling global economy. We look forward to helping them continue to grow for many years to come.” “Farmina is just the latest world-class company to recognize Rockingham County as the perfect place to grow their business,” North Carolina Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) said. “Reidsville has benefited from a number of industrial and manufacturing expansions over the years. Thanks to companies like Farmina, there are good paying jobs available for people here in Rockingham County.” “I am very excited about Farmina coming to Reidsville,” North Carolina House Representative Jerry Carter said. “We will work very hard to make them feel welcome and look forward to many years of growth. A big ‘thank you’ for choosing Reidsville and Rockingham County.” About Farmina (from farmina.com): Family values permeate our history which began in Italy over 50 years ago. In 1965, Mr. Francesco Russo founded the Russo Mangimi Company which specialized in animal nutrition. During this time, Mr. Russo raised his children and passed on his values and passion for animal nutrition. Over the years, his family and company continued to grow. In 1999, Dr. Angelo Russo, son of the owner Francesco, shifted the company’s focus to operate in the pet food industry with a new perspective. He aspired to develop foods based on scientific studies focused on the well-being of pets. Dr. Russo began this arduous journey by collaborating with Farmina, an English company specializing in food research and formulation. With a positive customer response, the company began investing more in technological research and development. It also provided the opportunity to partner with leading independent research institutes, such as the chair of Nutrition and Animal Nutrition of the University of Naples Federico II. Dr. Russo then established Farmina Vet Research, a team of veterinarians and nutritional formulation specialists. The team has developed long-term relationships with dozens of independent veterinarians in order to provide a constant systematic study of the best foods for the physiological nature of pets.

Judy Yarbrough City Marketer 336-349-1099 jyarbrough@reidsvillenc.gov SMART ASSET NAMES REIDSVILLE AS THE 9TH BEST PLACE TO RETIRE IN THE STATE The City of Reidsville has been designated as one of the top ten cities to retire in the State of North Carolina after the personal finance website, SmartAsset, analyzed 122 cities with at least 5,000 residents. Using data from the U.S Government and a tax website, each city was evaluated on factors that affect quality of life, including local tax rate, access to health care and social opportunities. This is exciting news for Reidsville. “We have worked hard the past five years to really reach out to active retirees and let them know Reidsville is a fantastic place to begin that second chapter in their lives,” said Judy Yarbrough, Reidsville City Marketer. She explained that five years ago, a group of interested parties, like the hospital, realtors, the senior center, planning and zoning and more, were gathered to work on the Retire NC application. Retire North Carolina is a program designated by legislation that was originally designed for smaller communities to reach out to retirees looking to relocate to NC. Cities that are approved for the program must meet a strict criteria, such as being tax friendly, having a hospital in your area, recreation, quality of life, arts and cultural, and they must be within a certain distance from a major metro. “ This program has benefitted us greatly,” Yarbrough said. “We are sending information to retirees throughout the United States on almost a daily basis. And we are seeing the fruits of our efforts.” She said the City has discovered people are relocating here from California, Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Ohio, really all over the US. According to the latest figures from Ideal Living, which focuses on retirees and spending habits, etc., when one retiree moves to your area, it generates at least $50,000 a year for your economy. “Why wouldn’t we be out there recruiting them? It also spurs development, which is another economic impact to the market,” Yarbrough stressed. “They will usually visit your area at least three times before making a decision which, in turn, generates tourism dollars so it all works hand in hand.” Smart Asset methodology in determining the best places to retire looked at state and local tax rates, income and sales. The company calculated rates based on a retiree earning $35,000 annually, then subtracted income taxes paid from the gross income to determine disposable income. Sales taxes paid were calculated based on the disposable income being spent on taxable goods. Then they determined the number of doctor’s offices, recreation and retirement centers per thousand residents in each location and, finally, the number of seniors in each city as a percentage of the total population. The areas with the highest average ranking were determined to be the best places to retire. Reidsville Mayor Jay Donecker added, “We are thrilled to have this designation for Reidsville. We all know what a wonderful place our City is, but to be recognized on a national level and in the top 10 is a testament to all the hard work our Council and staff, past and present, has done to build the City to where it is today. We are, after all, “Team Reidsville!

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February 14, 2017- RCARE: The Senior Center was officially opened to the public. Come see what we have to offer, 102 N. Washington Ave, Reidsville, NC. Want to be a part of the fundraising campaign? Learn in the attached brochure about purchasing a brick in memory or honor of a loved one!

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