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Posted on: January 30, 2012

The Institute Forms a New Partnership

A new partnership has been formed with hopes of further continuing the process of revitalizing Southern Virginia’s economy.

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) has established a new partnership with... Read more »

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Posted on: January 30, 2012

Micropropagation enables scientists at the DRPC to clone biorenewable plants rapidly and reliably.

New fragrances in flowers add pleasing scents to homes and yards nationwide, thanks to research inspired by horticulturists at Virginia Tech.

Lilies, daylilies, azaleas, Hellebores and poppies grow faster and better,... Read more »

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Posted on: January 30, 2012

Hokie spirit daylily

Hokies have another way to show their school spirit.

A daylily with the orange and maroon school colors of Virginia Tech and bred as part of program to promote Virginia growers is available. Hemerocallis "VT Spirit"... Read more »

Click here to access Rich. Times Dispatch article.
Posted on: January 27, 2012

President's Adviser Visits Danville Institute

President Obama's Science and Technology adviser toured the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research Thursday.

John Holdren made sure to bring the president's message with him, touring a facility he says has... Read more »

Click here to view WSET news report.
Posted on: January 24, 2012

Virginia Technical Institute partners with Danville schools

Virginia Technical Institute in Altavista is partnering with Danville schools to provide construction craft laborer training to students at the Langston Focus School.

The curriculum for construction craft laborer is... Read more »

Click here to view Chatham Star Tribune article.
Posted on: January 19, 2012

Averett recognized as College of Distinction

Averett University is now featured on CollegesofDistinction.com, an online guide that takes a fresh look at colleges and universities appealing to students’ unique and varied interests. Only 10 Virginia colleges are listed... Read more »

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Posted on: January 19, 2012

Streetscape plan views aired for Danville's River District

The design team hired to create a streetscape plan for Danville’s River District — Land Planning and Design Associates, of Charlottesville — heard ideas from about 25 city residents at an open meeting Wednesday night at... Read more »

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Posted on: January 18, 2012

A New Issue of The Prospect is Now Available!

Stay up-to-date with the latest economic development news!

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Posted on: January 17, 2012

Danville scientists develop novel drug delivery

A new Danville company works to change the way some drugs are delivered to the body.

Because liquid protein-based drugs like vaccines are fragile and have a short shelf-life, scientists at Engineered BioPharmaceuticals in... Read more »

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Posted on: January 13, 2012

City schedules Ferrell Historic Lofts tours for Thursday

The city of Danville announced today that citizens will be able on Thursday to tour the Ferrell Historic Lofts, which is located at 533 Main St. and is undergoing a transformation from a vacant, blighted building into retail... Read more »

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Posted on: January 13, 2012

Nestlé to expand, add jobs in Danville

This year, Danville’s Nestlé facility will undergo a $2.7 million expansion-renovation project, said Nestlé USA spokeswoman Roz O’Hearn.

Additionally, the facility plans to add 50 full-time positions at the factory for... Read more »

Click here to access this Register & Bee article.
Posted on: January 12, 2012

Institute for Advanced Learning and Research receives $2 million in tobacco funding

Two key areas of research at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research will benefit from grants from the Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission.

The Institute will leverage the... Read more »

Click here to access this Star-Tribune article.
Posted on: January 11, 2012

Danville Transforms Its Economy with Fiber

The city of Danville, located on the banks of the Dan River in the Southside region of Virginia, has a rich history dating back to the 1700s. Manufacturing, tobacco and textiles were the major industries for most of the 20th... Read more »

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Posted on: January 11, 2012

Berry Hill mega park gets mega funding

The Virginia Tobacco Commission approved millions of dollars for the Berry Hill Road industrial site in Pittsylvania County and local research projects that could lead to new products for the region during a meeting Tuesday... Read more »

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Posted on: January 5, 2012

A New Economic Outlook Report is Now Available

In this document, you will find key pieces of data that will give you a clear view of the city of Danville's economic condition.

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Posted on: January 5, 2012

Danville sidewalks to get an update

People in Danville will soon have more room to walk and drive. City council approved a proposal at last night's meeting to widen sidewalks along a three block stretch of Main Street.

VDOT will cover half of the nearly... Read more »

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Posted on: December 29, 2011

Danville gets $600,000 for downtown parking

The city of Danville will receive a $600,000 grant to help in a downtown revitalization project, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced in a news release Wednesday.

“We’re delighted to get as much out of that grant program as... Read more »

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Posted on: December 29, 2011

Greensboro, N.C., company will demolish the Downtowner

D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co. of Greensboro, N.C., was selected to demolish the former Downtowner Motor Inn from a pool of seven businesses bidding for the job, the city announced on Wednesday.

The Danville Industrial... Read more »

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Posted on: December 28, 2011

IDA awards demolition contract for former Downtowner

The Danville Industrial Development Authority has signed a contract with D. H. Griffin Wrecking Co. of Greensboro, N.C., to demolish the former Downtowner Motor Inn located at the corner of Main and Union streets... Read more »

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Posted on: December 28, 2011

Governor McDonnell Announces $2.8 Million in Industrial Revitalization Fund Grants

Governor Bob McDonnell today announced $2.8 million in Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF) grants for six projects in Virginia. IRF provides grants for construction projects aligned with local and regional economic... Read more »

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Posted on: December 27, 2011

IDA purchases River District building

The city of Danville announced today that the Industrial Development Authority of Danville (IDA) has completed the purchase of the building at 231 Main St. that is being leased by Lou’s Antiques Mall.

In addition, city... Read more »

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Posted on: December 21, 2011

Danville Institute gets boost from Virginia budget proposal

While not everyone was satisfied with Gov. Bob McDonnell’s budget proposal released Monday, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research’s leaders said they were “highly appreciative.”

The new budget maintained... Read more »

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Posted on: December 19, 2011

River City General Store Renovations Move Forward

The City announced today that plans are moving forward with the renovations to the former River City General Store. The building, located at 527 Main Street, was purchased by the Industrial Development Authority of Danville... Read more »

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Posted on: December 16, 2011

New downtown Danville eatery opens

Crowds of hungry people filled a new downtown Danville eatery Thursday to try out its lunchtime menu of salads, sandwiches and soup.

After two days of a soft opening, 316 Cibo hung out its “We’re open!” sign and welcomed... Read more »

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Posted on: December 15, 2011

Supercomputer arrives in Danville

Danville could become an innovation hub now that a supercomputer moved in, enabling better private sector access to the technology.

The Cray XMT supercomputer arrived in downtown Danville last week for the new Center for... Read more »

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