In February 2010, DRF funded expanded operational capacity for virtual tenants, a business plan competition, and expansion of entrepreneurial development.
In 2008, The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region, provided funding to the DRBDC's office Enterprise to reduce cost for start-up entrepreneurs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In February 2010, DRF funded expanded operational capacity for virtual tenants, a business plan competition, and expansion of entrepreneurial development.
