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Averett University hires VP for philanthropy
Averett University announced Wednesday it has hired Melissa Wohlstein as vice president for philanthropy, effective Tuesday. Wohlstein has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education settings. She most recently served as the associate vice president of development at Hollins University. “With her existing connections to Virginia and her commitment to Averett’s mission, she will [&hel[...]
Construction begins on $25.5M Danville manufacturing center
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) announced Tuesday it has broken ground on a $25.5 million, 51,250-square-foot manufacturing center on its Danville campus. The Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) will offer space for manufacturing companies establishing or expanding their presence in Southern Virginia. The project is funded by the commonwealth of Virginia and [&hellip[...]
Caesars delivers $15 million payment to city of Danville
Danville city officials accepted a $15 million initial payment from Caesars Entertainment Inc. on Wednesday, the first installment of $20 million the company pledged to pay the city after receiving approval from city voters to build a $400 million casino and resort in Danville‘s Schoolfield area by 2023. Las Vegas-based Caesars promised an up-front payment […]
Danville Utilities completes 14MW solar project
Danville Utilities, in partnership with Edison, New Jersey-based CS Energy LLC, Hingham, Massachusetts-based Navisun LLC and Denver-based TurningPoint Energy, announced Tuesday it has completed a 14-megawatt utility-scale solar project in Danville — the city’s largest solar development to date. The 100-acre project, which began construction in December 2019, is estimated to generate 23,551[...]
Danville Community College announces Morgan Olson collaboration
Danville Community College (DCC) on Thursday announced a collaboration agreement with North America’s largest walk-in van manufacturer, Morgan Olson LLC, for training and talent development. Working with the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), DCC and Morgan Olson developed a comprehensive training program to bolster a talent pipeline[...]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber announces SoVa leadership cohort
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced a partnership with the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service and the Charlottesville-based Tom Tom Foundation to launch NextGen: Southern Virginia, a virtual learning and networking opportunity for Dan River Region emerging leaders. The NextGen program will occur during the Tom Tom […[...]
Caesars officially signs on to develop Danville casino
By signing a legally binding development agreement Thursday for a resort casino at the former Dan River Mills industrial complex in Schoolfield, Caesars Entertainment Corp. has guaranteed a minimum of $5 million in gaming tax revenue each year the casino is in operation. Voters will decide in November whether the project will move forward. “Caesars […]
Danville warehouse sells for $1.625M
A warehouse building in Danville has sold for $1.625 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced last week. Located at 2117 Halifax Road across Route 58 from the Danville Regional Airport, the Limborgh II Warehouse will be used as a manufacturing facility for wood storage sheds and barns. Lowder Builders LLC purchased the 112,422-square-foot warehouse […]
Danville voters: yes or no to a casino?
Danville Circuit Court Judge Joseph Milam on Friday issued an order that will officially place a local referendum on casino gaming on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot in Danville. Caesars Virginia, a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corp., plans to construct and operate a $400 million casino at the former Dan River Mills industrial complex […]
Va. Main Street Merit Award winners announced
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) on Thursday announced the 2020 Virginia Main Street Merit Award winners, with businesses and projects in the Shenandoah Valley and Northern, Southern and Southwest Virginia recognized. Below are the 2020 award recipients: Best Downtown Public Improvement Project: town of St. Paul for the Downtown Comprehensive Infrastructure [&hel[...]
Averett University names chief entrepreneurship, innovation officer
Averett University announced Thursday that John Vigouroux will join the university as its first chief entrepreneurship and innovation officer. He also will lead the new Averett Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The center will serve as a learning lab and entrepreneurial space for students. The goal of the center is to connect students to economic […]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber to move Sept. 1
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it will move to leased space within the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville as of Sept. 1. The Chamber has been located in Blairs since 2005, when the Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce and the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce merged. […]
