Press releases

Area Development Magazine honored Virginia with a Gold Shovel Award in the 8-12 million population category as part of its 20th Annual Shovel Awards. Microporous was recognized as one of the top contributing projects in 2024. The awards ...

Project Hispanic Horizons will develop the framework for strategies to help small businesses, who are not currently engaged within the local entrepreneur ecosystem, build capacity and recognize the procurement opportunities offered throughout ...

The event included a keynote message from speaker, Dr. Melissa Furman, a consultant with over 20 years of leadership experience and President and Founder of Career Potential LLC. Dr. Furman explored strategies for successfully collaborating ...

LSSBB Training equips professionals with the advanced tools, techniques, and leadership skills needed to lead impactful projects that reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and improve quality across operations.

Tilted, “Out of Many, One,” this interactive exhibit is housed in a quad-expendable tractor trailer and celebrates the history of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the independence of the United States ...

The annual report was published during National Economic Development Week, May 11-17, an annual celebration created by the International Economic Development Council to raise awareness of economic development and its impact on communities.

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT) hosted an annual Visit SoSi Tourism Celebration event to recognize National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) on May 8, 2025.

This recognition highlights the collaborative work that has taken place to rebuild the Southern Virginia economy, showcasing the success of programs created to grow and strengthen the workforce pipeline.