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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A New Schoolfield: Exploring the Economic Revitalization of the Historic Schoolfield District
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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 ...
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Visit SoSi marks anniversary as leaders gather to celebrate tourism
Visit SoSi marked its second year of a regional tourism brand Thursday with an event coinciding with National Travel and Tourism Week. About 70 stakeholders, community leaders and tourism ambassadors attended Thursday’s gathering at the ...
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Southside regional real estate forum showcased highlights and challenges of growth
The third annual Southside regional real estate forum, held Wednesday, April 30, showed both challenges and highlights of growth in the area. A panel discussion followed a luncheon and networking period for attendees. Realtors, investors, real ...
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From Vintage Boutiques to Visitor Centers: Tourism’s Impact on Danville’s Economic Landscape
This May, the City of Danville proudly celebrates both National Travel and Tourism Week and Economic Development Week – two national holidays that spotlight the connection between attracting new visitors and strengthening the local economy for ...
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Danville Community College launches diesel repair program to meet workforce demand
Danville Community College is addressing local workforce needs by launching a new diesel repair and maintenance program in partnership with local businesses. The six-month program, which costs approximately $2,500, trains students to diagnose ...
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Child care isn’t just a family issue — it’s a workforce solution
Microporous has plans to soon announce the first phase of our Child Care Initiative, a program which will offer grants to help address regional child care needs.
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‘We intend on being here for a long time’ Microporous CEO says of Southern Virginia
A panel discussed the arrival of Microporous as an anchor tenant at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill at the the annual meeting of the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday morning. The event convened over breakfast at ...