Workshops & Events

Welcome to the Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism’s Workshops and Events page. We offer a variety of free workshops to City of Danville businesses that meet the requirements, including sessions on marketing, financial management, and more. These events are designed to support your personal and professional growth, and upon completion, qualified participants will receive valuable incentives to help implement the skills they’ve learned in real time. Explore our offerings and sign up today to enhance your skills and advance your business!

Visit SoSi Extranet Training

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Did you know the Visit SoSi website is viewed over 1,000 times per week? Attend our FREE Extranet training and take control of your listing and feature your business on VisitSoSi.com! This portal will optimize your Visit SoSi tourism partnership by helping you stay current on your account details, including the following:
  • Feature special offers, sales, coupons, and promotions
  • Promote upcoming events and festivals
  • Highlight custom photography, media, and account information
  • Explore Requests for Proposals created by the Visit SoSi team
  • Communicate with other Visit SoSi businesses
  • Order Visit SoSi Visitor Guides to display and distribute

TRAINING INFORMATION

  • TIME: 12-1pm
  • WHERE: Virtual! A Zoom link will be sent to your email before the training.
  • Register Here!

Visit SoSi Customer Service Training

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Become a champion of exceptional customer service when you attend our free hospitality and tourism training program! Providing extra-ordinary customer service is essential to the region’s tourism success!
  • DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2026
  • LOCATION: Dan River Falls, 420 Memorial Drive, Suite 200, Danville, Virginia
  • TIME: 9am-12pm
  • Register Here!

Can You Reach Me Now | Holiday Campaign Lab

August 4 – September 8 (Tuesdays)

 

DETAILS COMING SOON!

 

  • This event is limited to those operating in the City of Danville.
  • Location: 420 Memorial Drive, Suite 200, Danville
  • Registration Coming Soon!

Visit SoSi Extranet Training

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Did you know the Visit SoSi website is viewed over 1,000 times per week? Attend our FREE Extranet training and take control of your listing and feature your business on VisitSoSi.com! This portal will optimize your Visit SoSi tourism partnership by helping you stay current on your account details, including the following:
  • Feature special offers, sales, coupons, and promotions
  • Promote upcoming events and festivals
  • Highlight custom photography, media, and account information
  • Explore Requests for Proposals created by the Visit SoSi team
  • Communicate with other Visit SoSi businesses
  • Order Visit SoSi Visitor Guides to display and distribute

TRAINING INFORMATION

  • TIME: 12-1pm
  • WHERE: Virtual! A Zoom link will be sent to your email before the training.
  • Register Here!

Can You Reach Me Now | Reach Without the Click: Zero-Click Website Analysis

Sunday, October 4

 

DETAILS COMING SOON!

 

  • This event is limited to those operating in the City of Danville.
  • Location: 420 Memorial Drive, Suite 200, Danville
  • Registration Coming Soon!