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Houchins Named Director of Economic Development and Tourism
STUART, VA— Patrick County is pleased to announce the appointment of James Houchins as the Director of Economic Development and Tourism. He assumed his new position on July 1. Houchins previously served as the Director of Tourism for Patrick County and before that worked in the Parks and Recreation Department. He has a diverse professional...
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 40 New Jobs in Pittsylvania County
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. to build its fourth Virginia facility, purchase $7 million in Virginia-grown forest products RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. will invest $16.85 million to build a new stave mill in Pittsylvania County’s Brosville Industrial Park, the company’s fourth...
DANVILLE NAMED A 2024 ALL-AMERICA CITY
Danville was awarded on Sunday night the prestigious 2024 All-America City designation by the National Civic League. The city is one of only 10 communities nationwide to receive this designation, which is awarded annually to recognize communities that are best tackling critical challenges. The announcement came at the 75th annual All-America City...
Specialty Packaging Manufacturer to Expand Operation in Virginia
News release from the Office of the Governor Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that EPL America, LLC, a global specialty packaging manufacturer, is investing $37.4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in the City of Danville. The company intends to invest in building upgrades at its current 200,000-square-foot facility and add new...
Southern Virginia Regional Alliance Releases 2024 Wage and Benefits Survey
On March 8, 2024, the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance released their 2024 Wage and Benefits Survey. The data collected from this survey will provide valuable insight into the current compensation and benefits trends within the region. Regional economic developers and chambers encourage every organization to have their human resource expert...
Amthor International Breaks Ground on New Facility, Creates 75 New Jobs
Amthor International was joined today by Pittsylvania County officials and community leaders to celebrate the start of construction on its new 33,000 square foot facility in the Gretna Industrial Park.This new plant is part of Amthor’s $30 million capital plan, representing more than $4 million in investments and the addition of 75 new jobs with...
JTI LEAF SERVICES EXPANDING OPERATIONS
JTI Leaf Services, located in Danville, VA, is growing its organizational footprint and undergoing a multi-million-dollar expansion over the next twelve months. “Our latest expansion is part of JTI’s long-term commitment to both Danville and the region, and we’re looking for skilled workers, proven managers, and many more professional and...
Leaders announce completion of shell building in the Cyber Park
Danville and Pittsylvania County leaders celebrated the completion of a newly constructed shell building, located in the Cyber Park, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, December 11. The completion of this shell building, located at 120 Slayton Avenue, signifies the first construction partnership between the Industrial Development Authority...
Tyson Foods Opens Innovative New Fully-Cooked Food Production Plant in Virginia to Drive Business Growth
DANVILLE, Va. – Nov. 29, 2023 – Tyson Foods has officially opened a new $300 million fully-cooked food production facility in Danville, Virginia, delivering on its strategy of accelerating long-term growth, operating as efficiently as possible and investing in its poultry business. It is one of the company’s most-automated plants to date, marking...
A climate tech startup – and Earthshot Prize finaliast – designs new method to reduce clothing
What generally happens when clothes go out of style is giving the fashion industry a bad look. "The fashion and textile industry is one of the most wasteful industries in the world," said Conor Hartman, chief operating officer of Circ, a climate tech startup trying to refashion the clothing industry. "The world is producing more than 100 million...