Under the leadership of RVA Hospitality's Liz Kincaid, the Arts District Business Watch is a collaborative network of local businesses and nonprofits dedicated to building a safer community.
RICHMOND – After a summer downtown with gun violence and stabbings making the news, and her own restaurant being held up at knife point, Liz Kincaid, RVA Hospitality owner, with the encouragement of local authorities, decided to form a Business Watch. Modeled after the Community Watch program, but for businesses, she got together local business owners and representatives to talk safety, share resources and promote a safer and cleaner neighborhood.
Now, the Arts District Business Watch is a collaborative network of local businesses and nonprofits dedicated to building a safer, stronger, and more connected community. Through regular communication, mutual support, and partnerships with local authorities, they work together to promote safety, share resources, and uplift their vibrant, diverse community.
Join us in fostering a creative, thriving, and secure environment for all businesses and visitors by signing up for their email list or joining one of their monthly meetings that include local law enforcement, city council and a range of guest speakers from the Daily Planet to local muralist.
They meet the First Monday of the month at 3pm at And Dim Sum to discuss safety issues, network, communicate and find restorative solutions to safety issues like graffiti, homelessness and business and guest security. All business and organizations in the Arts District and surrounding areas are welcome to come participate.