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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Business Facilities ranks Virginia No. 1 again for custom workforce training
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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 ...
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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 ...