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Danville pitch competition spurs innovation
IdeaFest,a business pitch competition, was held April 1 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research in Danville.
Nationwide Custom Homes to expand Martinsville operations
Two-phase project is expected to create 59 jobs.
State issued citations against Goodyear plant in Danville in February
Company contests three “serious” safety violations found after first fatal accident at the plant.
Halifax County receives workforce readiness certification
Designation is expected to help it attract new businesses and jobs.
Blue Ridge and River Community banks plan to merge
The $12.4 million deal will create a financial institution with $384 million in assets.
Swedish firm picks Henry for its first U.S. plant
The Martinsville-Henry County area continues to diversify its economy, adding international companies to its mix of businesses.
SCC approves $1.3 billion power plant in Greensville County
Natural gas-fired facility would generate 1,588 megawatts of electricity.
Halifax County announces two projects creating 18 jobs
Distillery and sawmill to buy Virginia corn, barley and timber.
Hampden-Sydney College names new president
John Lawrence "Larry" Stimpert was vice president for academic affairs at DePauw University.
Triumphs and trials
Southern Virginia region gains economic momentum but still faces challenges
Henry apparel company wins national competition
Henry County-based RaesWear LLC won the $50,000 grand prize at the Future Show Innovation Challenge sponsored last fall by Baltimore-based Under Armour.
