People Incorporated recently hosted an event at the Washington County Fairgrounds celebrating the agency’s 60th anniversary. Over 600 attendees celebrating at the event were treated to free food, family-friendly games,...
People Incorporated relocates Head Start centers for enhanced early education
People Incorporated’s Abingdon and Lebanon Head Start Centers have moved locations. The agency has partnered with EO and the Ballad Health Centers for Early Learning to offer before and after...
Attainable housing: People Inc. breaks ground on 60-unit Lightfoot Apartments
People Incorporated recently broke ground on Lightfoot Apartments, the agency’s newest affordable housing development in Culpeper. The 60 unit complex will offer free wifi for all residents, a community building...
Federal funds may be coming for a mixed-use veterans project in Manassas
People Incorporated is working on building affordable housing for veterans in Manassas. The “Manassas Project” is currently in the funding phase. Once completed, it will consist of six duplexes, as...
People Incorporated's Stephanie Lillard appointed to Governor's Board
People Incorporated’s Director of Community Economic Development, Stephanie Lillard, was recently appointed to Governor Youngkin’s Natural and Historic Resources Cave Board. The Cave Board serves as an advisory group to...
Emerging solutions: What it takes to build affordable housing
People Inc. is one of several organizations working to address the lack of affordable housing in Virginia and Tennessee. Rappahannock News recently interviewed People Inc. President and CEO Bryan Phipps...
Johanna Pearson dreamed of owning her own boutique for as long as she can remember. She first heard about People Incorporated’s business loan and technical assistance services during a summer...
Celebrating Small Business Week: Coon and Fox Space Snax
In spring of 2023, Oleg Kopychenko of Gate City started one of Southwest Virginia’s most unique businesses, Coon and Fox Space Snax. Oleg had always been fascinated by the idea...
Celebrating Small Business Week: Bluestone Hearing
An Abingdon-based business is going the extra mile to serve residents experiencing hearing loss. Bluestone Hearing & Tinnitus Care, led by Jennifer Lowe, opened its doors in June of 2023...
Celebrating Small Business Week: The Traveling Bear Indoor Mini Golf
Located in Bristol, Virginia, The Traveling Bear Indoor Mini Golf is a dream turned reality for James Jarvis. James, a full-time welder, had always dreamed of owning his own business....
