August Membership Breakfast (12 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Make plans to join us in August for our membership breakfast at RVA Around the Table. We look forward to a time of networking, town partner updates, and presentatins.

Thank you to our breakfast sponsor:

Thank you to our network sponsor:

MAP & DAA August MAPpy Hour (28 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Join us on Friday, August 28th from 4:00–6:00 PM for an evening of networking fun! Come mingle and then join the Fourth Friday fun in downtown Ashland. Enjoy a cash bar and light appetizers.

Invite a fellow business owner to join us—you won’t want to miss it!

September Latte Lowdown Networking Coffee (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Veterans Day Banner Project (15 Oct 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

For Veterans Day 2026, the Town of Ashland, the Downtown Ashland Association, and the Market Ashland Partnership (MAP) are proud to partner in honoring our nation’s Veterans. Commemorative banners will be displayed throughout downtown Ashland from October 15 through November 15, 2026. All proceeds benefit Vets on Track Foundation.

Submissions are due by July 24th, 2026.

Honorees must have served in the United States Armed Forces or National Guard
Space is limited to 23 banners, which will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis
Banners will be displayed from October 15 – November 15, 2026
After removal, banners will be available for sponsor pickup
Sponsors and their families are encouraged to visit downtown Ashland and share photos through the Downtown Ashland Association website

Special Veterans Tribute Events – November 7, 2026:

The Hanover Concert Band will honor our Veterans with a patriotic performance at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 10:30 am, located at 500 S. Center Street, Ashland, VA 23005.
Veterans’ Organizations will have vendor tents at this event to share educational information
Local restaurants and coffee shops will feature special menu items honoring Veterans. Sponsors are invited to partner with participating establishments to feature a favorite dish in honor of their Veteran.

Menu Item Honoring Your Veteran

If you wish to partner with a Downtown Ashland restaurant or coffee shop for a Saturday November 7th menu item in honor of your Veteran, please provide the details below.

Example:

“The Kirbinator” – a bacon double cheeseburger with all the fixings on a brioche bun and a side of crispy French fries created in honor of Forrest Kirby Pollard, U.S. Army (1959–1965).

Market Ashland Partnership upcoming events

August Membership Breakfast (12 Aug 2026)

MAP & DAA August MAPpy Hour (28 Aug 2026)

September Latte Lowdown Networking Coffee (18 Sep 2026)

Veterans Day Banner Project (15 Oct 2026)