Long-time VEDP board member appointed to new role; will help drive economic growth across Virginia. Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dan Pleasant, PE, has been named chair of the Virginia Economic...
A groundbreaking ceremony for Staunton River Plastics’ new 250,000-square-foot facility in Hurt, Virginia, took place on July 14, 2021. The company has committed to investing $34 million to build and equip the new facility, which will employ more...
Danville Utilities has earned a “Platinum” level designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3®) from the American Public Power Association for providing customers with reliable and safe electric service. The “Platinum” level is the second highest a public...
Governor Ralph Northam today announced that J&J Truck Sales, Inc., a leading heavy duty truck sales and construction equipment sales and rental firm, will invest $5.2 million to expand its operation in Pittsylvania County. The company will establish a new...
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million grant to the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR), Danville, Virginia, to purchase...
