11/19/2009 - Illinois Company Forms New Subsidiary and Creates Jobs in Danville
W. R. MEADOWS, INC. today announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Blue Ridge Fiberboard, Inc., to resume manufacturing in Danville.
10/13/2009 - Japan Tobacco International locates first U.S. plant in Danville
JTI to invest over $19 million in Riverview Business Park facility.
9/30/2009 - EIT and Germany-based Zollner formalize Strategic Partnership
A long anticipated strategic partnership between EIT and Zollner will be announced on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.
8/31/2009 - Sportswear Headquarters and Design Center Relocating to Danville from North Carolina
Batolli Sports, a division of Batolli Holding, LLC will locate their headquarters operation at 753 Main Street
7/31/2009 - $400 Million Capital Investment Slated for White Mill
Former Dan River Inc. Number 8 Mill, commonly called the White Mill, has been sold to the development group known as White Mill Development, LLC.
7/14/2009 - Public IT Training Courses to be Offered in Danville
New Horizons Computer Learning Center To Offer Public Training Courses
6/29/2009 - Leather Repair Shop to Open in Danville
"Hole in the Sole" relocating full-service shoe and leather repair shop from New York City to Sherwood Shopping Center
5/12/2009 - Hi-Tech Lithium Ion Battery Company to be Headquartered in Danville
LiFeBATT, Inc. USA plans to relocate from Las Vegas, NV
5/5/2009 - Local Jobs Saved With Sale of ProBuild
Riverside Roof Truss, LLC purchases ProBuild and retains 26 employees
1/6/2009 - New Headquarters to Locate Near IALR
Donnachaidh Associates, LLC to bring 25 new jobs to CyberPark
11/26/2008 - AVRC Ground Breaking Held November 24, 2008
Advanced Vehicle Research Center (AVRC) Ground Breaking
6/27/2008 - Goodyear Modernization Project
GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES GOODYEAR MODERNIZATION PROJECT IN CITY OF DANVILLE
6/11/2008 - Governor Kaine Announces Danville Economic Development
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies Inc. to Build and Operate License Production Facility
6/4/2008 - Infinity Global Packaging to bring 86 jobs downtown
Global Company Announces Location of Headquarters in the Tobacco Warehouse Historic District
5/20/2008 - City of Danville and Pittsylvania County Recognized for Innovative Strategies
Region chosen as a national finalist for Excellence in Innovation
5/19/2008 - George Washington High School to Offer Job Fair
George Washington High School to Offer a Job Fair to Juniors and Seniors
5/16/2008 - First IKEA Factory in U.S. Opens in Virginia
Governor, Local Officials, Company Representatives Welcome New Manufacturing Facility, Nearly 200 New Jobs
5/12/2008 - One-Stop Cellular Named Finalist for International Award
One-Stop Cellular has been named a finalist for the 2008 Outstanding Incubator Client award in the nontechnology category by the National Business Incubation Association.
5/12/2008 - DVF FoodService Named Finalist for International Award
DVF FoodService has been named a finalist for the 2008 Outstanding Incubator Graduate award in the nontechnology category by the National Business Incubation Association
5/12/2008 - Dan River Business Development Center Named Finalist for International Award
The Dan River Business Development Center (DRBDC) in Danville, Va., has been named a finalist for the National Business Incubation Association’s 2008 Incubator of the Year award in the nontechnology category
5/1/2008 - Swedwood to Officially Open on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
1st IKEA Furniture Manufacturing facility in United States to open on May 21 in Danville, VA by subsidiary Swedwood
4/24/2008 - Essel Propack Launches "Etain"
A fully recyclable plastic packaging tube created out of recycled plastic material
4/22/2008 - Danville-Pittsylvania County name in list of "Come Back Kids"
Danville-Pittsylvania County named in list of "Come Back Kids"
3/21/2008 - Sam's Club Opening
Crowds flock to Sam's Club Opening
3/11/2008 - Loft Apartments in Historic Danville
Loft Apartments for Working Families to Open Next Month in Historic Danville
3/10/2008 - Chamber Receives 5-Star Accreditation
U.S. Chamber Awards Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce With 5-Star Accreditation
2/25/2008 - 30 New Jobs Announced in Danville & Pittsylvania County
AVRC will expand to the Cyber Park near the Danville Regional Airport.
2/14/2008 - More Than 800 New Jobs for Danville
Furniture supplier to invest more than $36 million in manufacturing facility
2/7/2008 - National Supply Company Locating Downtown
Local company serves national market from Danville’s Tobacco Warehouse District
7/19/2007 - New Director of Economic Development Named
City Manager Jerry L. Gwaltney announced the appointment of Jeremy Stratton as the City's new Director of Economic Development.
6/11/2007 - Horizontech, Inc. Announces Expansion Into Downtown Danville
Data Processing and Clerical Service Business announces 100 new jobs and a $1.1M investment in the Tobacco Warehouse District
6/1/2007 - Largest Retail Announcement for Downtown Danville Since Early 1990's
Amherst dealer to open 25,000 square foot Antique Mall
4/26/2007 - Essel Propack Announces 35 New Jobs in Danville
Third Expansion in Five Years
4/25/2007 - City of Danville Receives Recognition From fDi Magazine
Fourth Best Micro City for Economic Potential
4/3/2007 - Nestle to Add 50 Jobs in Danville
Nestle to Add 50 Jobs in Danville; $20 Million Expansion Planned
3/16/2007 - Shorewood Packaging Expands
Shorewood Packaging will invest in world-class printing equipment
3/13/2007 - National Recognition Received for Swedwood
Top 15 for Corporate Investment
3/2/2007 - Economic Development Receives National Recognition, Again
Top Metro Designation 2006
11/17/2006 - PetSmart Comes to Danville
PetSmart Plans to Open Summer of 2007
10/12/2006 - Swedwood North America brings 740 jobs to Region
SwedwoodCityCoRelease10-10-06.pdf
6/23/2006 - Sam's Club comes to Danville
Another great retailer is joining the Danville business community.
5/17/2006 - Arista Selects Danville as First U.S. Site
Arista Tubes has announced they will soon establish their first U.S. site in Danville
4/10/2006 - Armet Armored Vehicles Inc. Chooses Danville as it's Newest Site
City of Danville announces Armet Armored Vehicles, Inc. is locating in Danville-to serve their world market
2/15/2006 - Unarco Chooses Danville For Its New Site
City of Danville announces it is chosen as the location for a new manufacturer
2/14/2006 - Piedmont Precision Moving, Expanding and Creating New Jobs
City of Danville announces Piedmont Precision's expansion in the Danville area.
1/10/2006 - Telvista grows in Danville
City announces Telvista exceeds hiring timeline and will increase job opportunities in Danville.
11/10/2005 - Ribbon Cutting Celebration EIT (TWM Cabling Solutions)
City announces EIT (TWM Cabling Solutions, Inc.) job commitment already reached.
4/29/2005 - Essel Propack to Expand Danville Facility
City announces 40 new jobs and a $15 million investment
4/5/2005 - TWM CABLING SOLUTIONS
Relocation to Danville facility will create 50 new jobs
2/15/2005 - DRI EMERGES FROM BANKRUPTCY
Textile manufacturer emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
2/9/2005 - YORKTOWNE CABINETRY
Manufacturing facility to bring 540 new jobs to Danville
7/30/2004 - COLUMBIA FLOORING TO EXPAND
Governor Warners announces expansion of Columbia Flooring in Danville.
7/27/2004 - GOVERNOR WARNER DESIGNATES 5 ENTERPRISE ZONES
Governor Mark R. Warner today announced the designation of enterprise zones in the cities of Danville, Lynchburg, Newport News, Roanoke, and a shared designation for the Town of Saltville and Smyth County.
4/13/2004 - TELVISTA, INC. TO LOCATE A CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER IN DANVILLE
Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Telvista, Inc., a global company with U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas, specializing in technical support, sales and customer service contact centers, will locate its first Virginia operation in the City of Danville.
11/7/2003 - NASA PICKS AVIATION TECHNOLOGY TEST SITE
National Consortium Picks Aviation Test Site
11/7/2003 - ESSEL PROPACK TO EXPAND IN DANVILLE
"Essel Propack is an outstanding company, and we are proud of its success in Southside Virginia," said Governor Warner.
10/24/2003 - VIRGINIA TECH: POLTRUSION, DUPONT TO JOIN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH
Announcement by Virginia Tech chief operating officer Minnis E. Ridenour that the university would be moving its DuPont Composites Wet Lay and Pultrusion Laboratories for polymer research from Blacksburg to the institute
5/1/2003 - BIOINFORMATICS AHEAD FOR DANVILLE
High value ornamental plants such as orchids could be grown by Southside farmers to supplement their income from tobacco, according to a horticulture professor at Virginia Tech.
4/3/2003 - COLUMBIA FLOORING ADDS 50 NEW JOBS IN DANVILLE
Governor Warner announces investment from a longtime Southside corporate citizen
4/1/2003 - HOW A REVIVED RACEWAY BOOSTS THE DANVILLLE AREA
Virginia International Raceway gives the Danville area a boost
9/12/2002 - UNIVERSAL LEAF TO EXPAND DANVILLE OPERATIONS
Governor Warner applauds the creation of 38 new jobs, $28 million investment
7/3/2002 - ESSEL PROPACK TO CREATE 81 NEW JOBS IN DANVILLE
Governor Warner welcomes company’s first U.S. facility, $21 million investment
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- Essel Propack Announces Plans for a $5.3 Million Investment in Danville
Essel Propack announces plans to expand their current facility as well as consolidate its production with that of Arista Tubes, resulting in a $5.3 million investment.
