Supporting Fuquay-Varina's Downtown Businesses
At FVDA, we are dedicated to the success and growth of our two vibrant downtown districts. This page is designed to provide opportunities, resources, and grants tailored to help our local businesses thrive.
Discover educational opportunities, access downtown-specific analytics, and explore grants and tools to grow your business. We're here to empower your success and strengthen our community.
Town Business
Our downtown is always buzzing with activity—whether it's exciting events, impactful projects, or community initiatives that shape the heart of Fuquay-Varina. In an effort to keep everyone informed and engaged, we’re gathering all the details in one convenient place. Below, you’ll find updates as they come to us, so check back often to stay in the loop on everything happening downtown!
Smoke Test
2025 Sewer Collection System Smoke Testing Project
Tuesday October 7, 2025, the Town will begin smoke testing the sewer collection system within Judd Parkway. (see map) Smoke testing will occur on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday’s between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The objective is to identify areas that have inflow/infiltration (I&I) and allow water to enter our sewer collection system. I&I reduces the sewer collection systems capacity to carry sewer for treatment and can contribute to sanitary sewer overflows (SSO’s).
If areas are identified that allow water to enter the sewer collection system, we will take measures to seal the areas and eliminate the inflow/infiltration. This smoke testing project is projected to be completed in thirty days. The Town of Fuquay-Varina Fire Department is aware and is working with the Sewer Department during this Smoke Testing project.
If you have questions or concerns regarding smoke testing, please contact the Town of Fuquay-Varina Public Utilities Department at (919) 753-1028.
Don’t know what a smoke test is…we didn’t either
Analytic Information for Downtown Fuquay-Varina
Recently FVDA was able to ask Main Street to compile analytic data for our downtowns. Their process was created with the help of Placer AI. Placer AI is a location intelligence and foot traffic data software. It uses machine learning and data science to generate accurate foot traffic analytics. Below is the information compiled about Downtown Fuquay over a 12-month period.
Data summary of Fuquay’s foot traffic
Unfiltered data about Fuquay’s foot traffic
Data summary of Varina’s foot traffic
Unfiltered data about Varina’s foot traffic
Grant Opportunities
Thinking about upgrading your business facade? Start here for Fuquay-Varina’s facade grant
See what grant opportunities that the NC Department of Commerce has available for small businesses
The FVDA Event Feedback Survey
The FVDA Event Feedback Survey has provided us with an invaluable insight into what downtown events the Fuquay - Varina community loves, loathes and wish existed.
Click below to see a snapshot of the results we received.