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New 90,000sf shell building in Martinsville
A new shell building at Patriot Centre at Beaver Creek officially is on the market. A ribbon-cutting was held Wednesday at the lot 8 shell building, located at 1320 Beaver Creek Drive in the industrial park. Speakers included Henry County Administrator Tim Hall, Henry County Board of Supervisors Chairman H.G. Vaughn and Martinsville Mayor Kim...
Ready for a comeback?
In 2006, a joint subcommittee of the Virginia legislature studying the needs of the manufacturing sector and the future of manufacturing in the commonwealth found disturbing statistics. Since peaking at 432,500 in 1989, Virginia's manufacturing employment had fallen to 296,600 by June 2004. The numbers haven't improved since then. In June, the...
Natural and organic food producer moving to Danville
Sky Valley Foods, a North Carolina-based maker of natural and organic sauces and salad dressings, announced today that it is relocating to Airside Industrial Park in Danville, where the company expects to expand its business and add new product lines. The new location at 145 Cane Creek Blvd., formerly occupied by Amcor Tobacco Packaging and...
Patrick Henry Community College, Eastman, Commonwealth Laminating, and New College Institute partner to launch the Center for Advanced Film Manufacturing
The Center for Advanced Film Manufacturing offers a renaissance for Martinsville and Henry County, according to local educational leaders. The center represents a partnership and collaboration between Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC), New College Institute (NCI), Eastman Chemical and Commonwealth Laminating and Coating. Students who enroll...
Governor McAuliffe Announces 155 New Jobs for Henry County
Kilgour Industries Ltd to invest $27.3 million in first U.S. operation RICHMOND - Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Kilgour Industries Ltd, a United Kingdom-based supplier of aircraft airframe and engine machined products will invest $27.3 million in its first U.S. operation in Henry County and create 155 new jobs. Kilgour specializes...
Dan River Region Launches Workforce Readiness Pilot Program for Virginia
Companies, employees and economic development professionals in the Dan River Region have been participating in a workforce readiness pilot program in Virginia since June. This program would allow the region to be recognized by ACT as a Certified Work Ready Community by helping individuals obtain a National Career Readiness Certificate. ACT is a...
Governor McDonnell Announces $40 million investment in Henry County
Eastman Chemical Company to expand and add 25 new jobs Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Eastman Chemical Company will invest $40 million over the next three years to expand its manufacturing operation in Henry County. Eastman acquired the site in 2012 and became the leading global manufacturer of window films for the automotive and...
Danville Community College Prepares Virginia’s Advanced Manufacturing Workforce
With the U.S. seeing a resurgence of manufacturing jobs, Danville Community College (DCC) has launched a new initiative, the Southern Virginia Consortium for Advanced Manufacturing (SVCAM), to ensure Virginia, and especially the Dan River region, is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend. One of the goals of SVCAM is to expand DCC’s advanced...
Governor McDonnell Announces 120 New Jobs in City of Danville
North American Mold Technology to invest $4.35 million to establish manufacturing operation Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that North American Mold Technology (NAMT) will invest $4.35 million to establish a manufacturing operation in the City of Danville. The company will produce and refurbish the molds used in the manufacture of tires,...
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center named Dream It. Do It. Virginia Partner of the Year
RICHMOND, VA — The Dream It. Do It. Virginia (DIDIVA) network is pleased to recognize the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC) as its 2013 Partner of the Year. This honor is the first of its kind and was awarded during the 2nd Annual DIDIVA Symposium held in Charlottesville on October 17. The award was accepted on behalf of SVHEC by...