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Up and Coming Danville Being Recognized Nationally

Up and Coming Danville Being Recognized Nationally

With new industries and a revitalized and rejuvenated downtown, Danville is shedding its small town persona and emerging as a city on the move. Click on these links to read more on the Danville Metropolitan Area's transformation, from the Washington Post (make certain to launch the photo gallery for beautiful Danville photography) and the Richmond Times.

One-Stop and DVF Recognized by Goode

One-Stop and DVF Recognized by Goode

U.S. 5th District Congressman, Virgil Goode, recognized area businesses, DVF FoodService and One-Stop Cellular for being finalist in the National Business Incubation Association's (NBIA) International awards.  One-Stop Cellular, was awarded the International Tenant of the Year Award, in a ceremony held in San Antonio, TX, May 6, 2008. DVF Foodservice was one of two finalists represented internati...

Welcome to the DRBDC

A joint economic development initiative of the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County, the Dan River Business Development Center (DRBDC) was opened as an incubator facility in April of 2001. The DRBDC has developed the framework necessary to sustain the development of a diverse mixture of new entrepreneurs in the region, inclusive of technology businesses, research labs, distribution headquarters, professional service firms, and temporary support for transitional companies.  Ownership is equally diverse with 10% female, 8% veteran, and 27% minority business owners.

Milestone Update:

  • 88% occupancy (100% industrial, 71% office)
  • 14 tenants with 53 employees
  • Graduation success rate into region-83%
  • 15 graduates employing 1108 persons (49 from small business start-up businesses)
  • $38.6 M Revenues / $5.3 M Equity tenants (2006)

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