DRBDC derives significant benefits from the numerous patrons and sponsors who support our operations. Large donations from our yearly requests are recognized on the left margin of our home page, but most of our supporters embrace the opportunity to support tenant businesses. Their contributions extend beyond monetary commitments to in-kind contributions in the form of furniture and equipment, but also in knowledge and the commitment of human resources.
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The Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) focuses on transforming the regional economy and creating a prosperous culture to benefit all Dan River citizens. It does this by making long-term investments to improve education, economic vitality, community wellness, financial stability and civic capacity for citizens throughout the City of Danville, Virginia; Pittsylvania County, Virginia; and Caswell County, North Carolina. 
 The City of Danville and Pittsylvania County provide leadership and strategic guidance for the DRBDC. They provided the original funding match to the Economic Development Administration's grant for the building and continued support by providing the electrical upgrades to convert the bay areas to 480Volt capacity to support research equipment. Operational funding has also been provided to support the entrepreneurial coaching and business development support to the region.
Former EDS President Mark Gignac has been a long time supporter of the Dan River Business Development Center. Mark started out as Chairman of the DRBDC Board and later served as its president. He has also been committed to supporting the DRBDC and its tenants.
 The City of Danville and Pittsylvania County provide leadership and strategic guidance for the DRBDC. They provided the original funding match to the Economic Development Administration's grant for the building and continued support by providing the electrical upgrades to convert the bay areas to 480Volt capacity to support research equipment. Operational funding has also been provided to support the entrepreneurial coaching and business development support to the region.
Providing enrichment of the quality of life in the community. The foundation is a public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of civic leaders to meet a variety of social, educational, cultural and other charitable needs in the Martinsville-Henry/County to South Boston/Halifax County, Virginia, including the neighboring North Carolina Counties. 
American National is a community bank serving Southern and Central Virginia and the northern portion of Central North Carolina. American National provides a full array of financial products and services, including commercial, mortgage, and consumer banking; trust and investment services; and insurance. Services are also provided through and ATM network, "AmeriLink" Internet banking, and 24-hour "Acess American" phone banking.
RACO Inc., a telecommunications and utilities construction company, was founded in 1975. A business plan that was initiated in Dallas F. Riddle's small living room 28 years ago has grown to where annual revenues approximate $20 million. Riddle, owner and president of RACO Inc., has utilized his skill and knowledge of all aspects of the business to lead the company in the direction that has maintained continual growth and progress.
CIT conducts world-class research and development programs that focus on translational technologies that deliver solutions to national challenges and provide the foundation for the creation of new industry clusters. To do this, CIT focuses on delivering strategic direction and highly specialized program management in areas that will yield significant economic impact and replace older economies.
Harris, Harvey, Neal & Co. LLP is one of the oldest and largest public accounting firms in the Danville area. The Firm has a total staff of 32, eight of whom are partners, with offices located on Riverside Drive in Danville, Main Street in Chatham, and North Main Street in South Boston. The Firm's name pays respect to our 50 year history and the contribution of our three founders, Fletcher D. Harris, Loyd R. Harvey, and Robert L. Neal, III.
When the Innkeeper Motor Lodge opened its doors in Danville, Virginia in 1972, entrepreneur Phillip Daly started a family legacy that has since grown exponentially. Since the humble beginnings of Daly Seven, Inc.'s first Innkeeper property, the company has developed a history and reputation of successful development and management of hotel properties. As business boomed, Mr. Daly saw the need to create a corporate  management company. In 1981 Daly Seven Inc. was established with the idea in mind that the company would be managed in the future by his seven children.
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