The River District Association received the Great American Main Street Award, beating out seven other semifinalists. It was the only contender from Virginia.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org.
Pittsylvania mega site was finalist for lithium plant that chose South Carolina
Gov. Glenn Youngkin personally made a pitch for Pittsylvania County’s mega site to the CEO of Albemarle Corp., local and state officials said, but the company opted to locate closer to its North Carolina headquarters. It’s the second time this year that the site has been a contender for a significant project.
Proposed Danville budget anticipates more than $12 million in casino gaming revenues
The city expects the temporary casino alone to bring in $8 million in gaming tax revenues over the next fiscal year.
Luxury RV park planned for Danville, after rejection in Pittsylvania County
The developer of the proposed Palace Resort says the project could bring more than $1.3 million in tax revenues annually into Danville and make the city part of a national $140 billion RV industry.
New Danville park, one of the city’s many ongoing riverfront projects, breaks ground today
Local officials hope that Riverfront Park, which will sit on the banks of the Dan River, will promote tourism, recreation and revitalization.
Zollner Elektronik investment in Danville will create 80 jobs
The European company is expanding its presence in Virginia, including a $14 million investment in its Danville manufacturing operations.
Danville opens storefront space where residents can share input on comprehensive plan
The 20-year plan will rely heavily on community voices, and the Plan Danville space on North Union Street is a place where residents can come to share their thoughts.
With new funding, Danville’s GO TEC is expanding its school programming across the state
GO TEC, or Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers, gives kids access to high-tech equipment and training. It will launch in Southwest and Central Virginia and the greater Hampton Roads area.
Start-Up Slam presenters share business ideas to address community problems — and maybe nab a cash prize
From food to exercise to helping underserved populations, Danville residents pitched business ideas that they were passionate about. Two winners split $300 in prize money.
How do state officials attract big companies like Ford? Here’s how it usually happens in Virginia.
Last month, Gov. Glenn Youngkin withdrew Virginia from consideration for a Ford Motor Co. battery plant over concerns about Ford’s ties to a Chinese company. The plant could’ve created 2,500 jobs in Virginia, had it located here. This decision, which sparked backlash from some and support from others, prompted questions about the process of recruiting […]