Visit SoSi has received a $30,000 marketing leverage program grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to support its new campaign, Welcome to SoSi. The campaign will use the grant to boost cross‑border visitation from nearby North Carolina ...
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Visit SoSi receives $30,000 marketing grant
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Danville White Mill’s transformational journey named a top project in Virginia
A public-private project that turned one of Danville’s former textile mills into riverfront living space and offices was named a top project by a state business publication. Virginia Business selected Dan River Falls as one of 18 projects ...
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SPRING TRAVEL: Danville and Pittsylvania County promote SoSi region as spring tourism destination
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ7) – Danville and Pittsylvania County are promoting the SoSi region as a spring destination for visitors seeking small-town charm, outdoor adventure and history. Tourism Manager Lisa Meriwether said the region is ...
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Small Businesses, Big Impact | Investing in Danville’s Dreamers
Small business owners wear many hats, from managing finances to planning marketing campaigns to handling payroll, tackling paperwork, greeting customers, and making leadership decisions every single day. Danville is full of these passionate, ...
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Hyatt property geared toward long-term stays breaks ground in Danville, as demand for lodging and housing continues to rise
The first branded hotel in the River District broke ground Tuesday, launching about a year and a half of construction on the Hyatt Studios property that will be geared toward long-term stays. The hotel on the banks of the Dan River near the Main ...
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River District Association celebrates National Small Business Week
In celebration of National Small Business Week (May 3-9), the River District Association is inviting residents and visitors to show their support. Every dollar spent at a locally owned business is a direct investment in the community. The River ...
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Procurement event hosted in Danville
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism hosted the Southern Virginia Business and Procurement Experience on Thursday at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research. Branded as “Launch and Leverage | Big Moves for Small ...
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‘This park is what comes next.’ Danville’s new gathering spot celebrated with bash
It was about 13 years ago when Danville City Manager Ken Larking — who was in the deputy position at the time — saw a master plan for the River District. It was a time when the city was starting to claw back after historic mainstays of tobacco ...