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Pittsylvania celebrates rocket motor factory
Hurt Mayor and Pittsylvania County native Gary Hodnett remembers the families who had to pack up their lives and move to find work after Burlington WorldWide shut down its operation there in 2007, laying off about 500 employees. And so, Hodnett certainly celebrated in February when Avio USA, the Arlington County-based U.S. subsidiary of Italian […]
Top Five: April 2026
Berry Hill Megasite sale could launch a $73 billion project, while Avio USA selects Pittsylvania for a $500 million rocket motor plant in 2024.
Bobe to leave Danville economic development for regional foundation
Corrie Teague Bobe is stepping down as Danville's director of economic development and tourism to join the Danville Regional Foundation as director of economic development and regional collaboration.
Avio USA picks Pittsylvania for $500M solid rocket motor plant
Avio USA will build a $500 million rocket motor plant in Pittsylvania County, creating 1,000+ jobs in defense and space manufacturing.
Top Five: February 2026
1 | Chesterfield Towne Center sells to New York, Swiss companies The largest enclosed mall in the Richmond area was sold to JRE Partners and Anastacia AG. (Dec. 12) 2 | U.Va. names next president, defying Spanberger The University of Virginia’s board named Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley as the university’s 10th president, […]
Avio USA picks Virginia for $500M solid rocket motor factory
Avio USA plans a Virginia solid rocket motor facility, committing up to $500 million to expand U.S. aerospace and defense production.
