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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...
Pentagon awards $12.7M to IperionX for expansion of South Boston plant
IperionX has received a $12.7 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Defense to expand its titanium recycling demonstration plant in South Boston, a step toward bolstering the nation’s supply chain for the defense industry. The federal award will allow IperionX to produce 125 metric tons of titanium powder annually, according to an Oct....
4000+ Students Connect With Employers at 10th Career Choice Youth Expo
The 2023 Career ChoICE Youth Expo events – hosted at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham and Hampden-Sydney College in Farmville – allowed 4,027 middle and high students to connect with employers and learn about career pathways and employment opportunities in their region. Over its 10-year history, 36,710 students have participated,...
Housing Summit 2023
The 2023 Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit served as a dynamic platform for six thriving localities to showcase the latest breakthroughs in residential housing development. The primary objective of the summit was to inspire the development of fresh residential housing projects. By uniting experts from diverse sectors, our aim was to...
Betting on Success
Article by: Virginia Business | Written by: Elizabeth Cooper Thousands of new jobs are flowing into Southern Virginia as Caesars Virginia prepares to open its permanent casino resort next year, and industries move into the region or expand. Meanwhile, local economic developers have been pitching the vacant 3,500-acre Southern Virginia Megasite at...