Press releases

The Plan Mechanicsville Block Party is a free family-friendly event that will provide residents and visitors with insight into the planning process, offering platform to share ideas and feedback on the district’s future. This celebration will ...

Through this collaboration, Johnson traveled to Danville and Pittsylvania County from September 25-27, 2025, to spotlight the region’s assets and attractions. Through reels, social media posts, and b-roll clips, Johnson offered an immersive look ...

This initiative marked a biannual opportunity for the Virginia Welcome Centers managers and staff to network with colleagues, learn new strategies for visitor center operations, and explore the diverse tourism assets of host communities.

The upgraded Visitor Center includes a redesigned interior layout with a centralized reception desk, an expanded patio, training space, improved storage for merchandise and collateral, and enhanced technology features, such as a sound dome.

Over 250 developers, builders, contractors, realtors, architects, financial representatives, local officials, and community advocates gathered to explore new residential development opportunities across the region, including Halifax, Henry, ...

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT) has announced the recipients of the Visit SoSi tourism sponsorships, a reimbursable funding opportunity designed to support stakeholders in hosting programs, projects, and events that ...

A new chapter in Southern Virginia hospitality is taking shape with the unveiling of The Laurel Hotel, set to open in late 2025

This effort marks Phase 2 of the River District Redevelopment Plan, originally launched in 2011, and aims to preserve the district’s history while guiding future growth.