Press releases

The City of Danville marked a major milestone in the revitalization of the North Main Historic District with a kick-off celebration on Wednesday, March 18, at 624 North Main Street. Hosted by the Danville Office of Economic Development and ...

Branded as “Launch and Leverage | Big Moves for Small Businesses,” the event is designed to equip local and regional businesses with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to grow and compete for larger opportunities.

The Small Business Council will serve as a collaborative space for local business owners and entrepreneurs to share insights, identify challenges, and provide direct feedback to the DOEDT. Input gathered through the focus groups will help inform ...

This full day training, led by the nationally recognized Incremental Development Alliance, provided participants with practical, hands-on instruction in neighborhood-based development. Workshop topics included: zoning navigation, permit ...

This training, in partnership with the Longwood Small Business Development Center (SBDC), covered several key indicators of financial performance such as net profit, operating cash flow, working capital, and return on assets, including basic ...

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT) hosted a free marketing workshop for small business owners on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Led by Letterpress Communications, this training opportunity focused on practical strategies ...

Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that Avio USA Inc. — a subsidiary of leading global aerospace company Avio S.p.A — will invest approximately $500 million to establish an 860,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in the Southern ...

Launched in August of 2024, I Am Tourism aims to equip locals and stakeholders with a deeper understanding of the many attractions and dining, shopping, and lodging options in Danville and Pittsylvania County.