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September 3, 2010

Essel Propack Announces Plans for a $10 Million Investment in Danville

Essel Propack

Essel Propack announced plans today to begin construction on a $10 million consolidation project, which will result in the expansion of their existing building in Airside Industrial Park. Essel will consolidate its production...

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August 26, 2010

Danville Mayor Pushing for Technology over Textiles

When you hear green, you probably think either the environment or money, but officials at the Danville Green IT Economic Summit believe the two can go together.

Wednesday's summit focused on green technology and the Inte...

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August 26, 2010

Company Hopes to Make Danville a Tech Corridor

Green IT Summit

One green technology company setting up shop in Danville hopes to help the region transform into an information technology corridor.

Herndon-based EcomNets, which plans to manufacture Verdio green computers in Airside Indus...

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August 23, 2010

The New Issue of The Prospect is Available!!

Check out the brand new issue of The Prospect! This new concept combines the monthly downtown newsletter and the quarterly office newletter into one bi-monthly publication! Additional info...
August 17, 2010

ACCRA Cost of Living Data is now available for Q2 of 2010

ACCRA Cost of Living Data is now available for Q2 of 2010! Cost of living in Danville, VA is 89.2% as compared to the U.S. (This number was based off of six categories: Grocery Items - 93.6%; Housing - 78.7%; Utilities - 92.2...

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August 6, 2010

New Officers, Board Named by Downtown Danville Association

The Downtown Danville Association announced new officers to its board of directors, as well as new members of the board.

The new officers were elected by the board, while the new directors were selected by vote from nominat...

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August 4, 2010

Danville Shopping Center Trying to Get Their Customers to Spend Less. Or Get More.

Coleman MarketPlace, home to 25+ of the nation’s best retailers, is Tweeting, Facebooking, and emailing coupons like crazy! They are utilizing today’s hottest social and media outlets to ensure their customers save as much as...

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July 29, 2010

Danville Green IT Economic Summit 2010

EcomNets Logo

EcomNets® announced plans today to establish the 1st Annual Danville Green IT Economic Summit at the Institute of Advanced Learning and Research. Danville Economic Development in partnership with Pittsylvania Economic Develop...

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July 27, 2010

Dan River Grand Prix Indoor Karting Center Coming this Fall to Danville Plaza

Dan River Grand Prix

Construction has begun on the Dan River Grand Prix Indoor Karting Center which will be located in the Danville Plaza, site of the former Value City retail center. Dan River Grand Prix is a family oriented kart racing center t...

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July 23, 2010

Danville, VA: Award Winning High-Tech Community

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The Office of Economic Development in Danville, VA, in transforming and diversifying the economy of a region that was built on the tobacco and textile industries, has identified some industry sectors that will move the area f...

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