Danville will be home to the first U.S. location for WB Alloys, a U.K.-based wire alloy manufacturing company, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office announced Friday. The project represents a $6.6 million investment and is expected to create 30 jobs. The ...
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UK-based wire alloy manufacturer announces first US location in Danville
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Honoring Disability Pride Month | Danville’s Commitment to a More Inclusive Future
In July of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination based on any developmental, intellectual, mental, or physical disability. As we commemorate this landmark decision, during National ...
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Danville secures $30,000 grant to boost tourism with See You in SoSi campaign
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism has received a $30,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Marketing Leverage Program to fund the “See You in SoSi” project.’ ...
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Business Facilities ranks Virginia No. 1 again for custom workforce training
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership‘s Virginia Talent Accelerator Program has been ranked first in Business Facilities‘ ranking of states’ customized workforce training for the third consecutive year. Business Facilities is a national ...
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Danville launches initiative to support Hispanic-owned businesses
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) – A new initiative is aiming to foster positive relationships between the city of Danville and the Hispanic community, with a focus on supporting Hispanic-owned businesses. Project Hispanic Horizons is run by three ...
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A look back at the first 6 months of Caesars Virginia in Danville: more revenue, more visitors, more jobs, more collaboration
It’s been half a year since Caesars Virginia opened its doors in Danville, becoming one of the first casino resorts in the state. The grand opening on Dec. 17 took the city from having a temporary casino to having a full-scale resort — and ...
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A New Schoolfield: Exploring the Economic Revitalization of the Historic Schoolfield District
Walk along Craghead Street in Danville’s River District, and you will discover cozy coffee shops, trendy apartments, local retailers, and miles of the scenic Riverwalk Trail. This vibrant revitalization is the result of decades of hard work, ...
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Mecklenburg County Joins Southern Virginia Regional Alliance
The Southern Virginia Regional Alliance (SVRA) is a regional economic development organization that markets Southern Virginia by enhancing the visibility and raising awareness of potential opportunities. SVRA works to improve the region’s ...