6/27/2008 - Goodyear Modernization Project
GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES GOODYEAR MODERNIZATION PROJECT IN CITY OF DANVILLE

6/11/2008 - Governor Kaine Announces Danville Economic Development
Canadian Bank Note Secure Technologies Inc. to Build and Operate License Production Facility

6/4/2008 - Infinity Global Packaging to bring 86 jobs downtown
Global Company Announces Location of Headquarters in the Tobacco Warehouse Historic District

5/20/2008 - City of Danville and Pittsylvania County Recognized for Innovative Strategies
Region chosen as a national finalist for Excellence in Innovation

5/19/2008 - George Washington High School to Offer Job Fair
George Washington High School to Offer a Job Fair to Juniors and Seniors

5/16/2008 - First IKEA Factory in U.S. Opens in Virginia
Governor, Local Officials, Company Representatives Welcome New Manufacturing Facility, Nearly 200 New Jobs

5/12/2008 - One-Stop Cellular Named Finalist for International Award
One-Stop Cellular has been named a finalist for the 2008 Outstanding Incubator Client award in the nontechnology category by the National Business Incubation Association.

5/12/2008 - DVF FoodService Named Finalist for International Award
DVF FoodService has been named a finalist for the 2008 Outstanding Incubator Graduate award in the nontechnology category by the National Business Incubation Association.

5/12/2008 - Dan River Business Development Center Named Finalist for International Award
The Dan River Business Development Center (DRBDC) in Danville, Va., has been named a finalist for the National Business Incubation Association’s 2008 Incubator of the Year award in the nontechnology category.

5/1/2008 - Swedwood to Officially Open on Wednesday, May 21, 2008
1st IKEA Furniture Manufacturing facility in United States to open on May 21 in Danville, VA by subsidiary Swedwood

4/24/2008 - Essel Propack Launches "Etain"
A fully recyclable plastic packaging tube created out of recycled plastic material

4/22/2008 - Danville-Pittsylvania County name in list of "Come Back Kids"
Danville-Pittsylvania County named in list of "Come Back Kids"

3/21/2008 - Sam's Club Opening
Crowds flock to Sam's Club Opening

3/11/2008 - Loft Apartments in Historic Danville
Loft Apartments for Working Families to Open Next Month in Historic Danville

3/10/2008 - Chamber Receives 5-Star Accreditation

U.S. Chamber Awards Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce

2/25/2008 - 30 New Jobs Announced in Danville & Pittsylvania County
AVRC will expand to the Cyber Park near the Danville Regional Airport.

2/14/2008 - More Than 800 New Jobs for Danville
Furniture supplier to invest more than $36 million in manufacturing facility

2/7/2008 - National Supply Company Locating Downtown
Local company serves national market from Danville’s Tobacco Warehouse District

9/13/2007 - New Shell Buildings for Danville
Auto Supply Company Plans to Construct Shell Buildings in Airside

7/19/2007 - New Director of Economic Development Named
City Manager Jerry L. Gwaltney announced the appointment of Jeremy Stratton as the City's new Director of Economic Development.

6/11/2007 - Horizontech, Inc. Announces Expansion Into Downtown Danville
Data Processing and Clerical Service Business announces 100 new jobs and a $1.1M investment in the Tobacco Warehouse District

6/1/2007 - Largest Retail Announcement for Downtown Danville Since Early 1990's
Amherst dealer to open 25,000 square foot Antique Mall

4/26/2007 - Essel Propack Announces 35 New Jobs in Danville

Third Expansion in Five Years

4/25/2007 - City of Danville Receives Recognition From fDi Magazine

Fourth Best Micro City for Economic Potential

4/20/2007 - Pro-Build Subsidiary Acquires Riverside Roof Truss

Nation's Largest Pro Dealer Invests in Danville

4/3/2007 - Nestle to Add 50 Jobs in Danville

 Nestle to Add 50 Jobs in Danville; $20 Million Expansion Planned

3/16/2007 - Shorewood Packaging Expands

Shorewood Packaging will invest in world-class printing equipment

3/13/2007 - National Recognition Received for Swedwood

 Top 15 for Corporate Investment

3/2/2007 - Economic Development Receives National Recognition, Again

 Top Metro Designation 2006.

11/17/2006 - PetSmart Comes to Danville

PetSmart Plans to Open Summer of 2007

11/17/2006 - Corning Plans to Expand

 50 New Jobs Created by Corning through Planned Product Expansion

10/12/2006 - Swedwood North America brings 740 jobs to Region

SwedwoodCityCoRelease10-10-06.pdf

6/23/2006 - Sam's Club comes to Danville
Another great retailer is joining the Danville business community.

5/17/2006 - Arista Selects Danville as First U.S. Site

Arista Tubes has announced they will soon establish their first U.S. site in Danville

4/18/2006 - Largest Retail Project Announced Since 1980s

City of Danville announces Coleman MarketPlace

4/10/2006 - Armet Armored Vehicles Inc. Chooses Danville as it's Newest Site

2/15/2006 - Unarco Chooses Danville For Its New Site
City of Danville announces it is chosen as the location for a new manufacturer

2/14/2006 - Piedmont Precision Moving, Expanding and Creating New Jobs
City of Danville announces Piedmont Precision's expansion in the Danville area.

1/10/2006 - Telvista grows in Danville
City announces Telvista exceeds hiring timeline and will increase job opportunities in Danville.

11/10/2005 - Ribbon Cutting Celebration EIT (TWM Cabling Solutions)

City announces EIT (TWM Cabling Solutions, Inc.) job commitment already reached.

6/23/2005 - EIT First Private Sector Investment in the Cyber Park

Leading Circuit Board Manufacturer will be the private sector investment in the Cyber Park

4/29/2005 - Essel Propack to Expand Danville Facility

 City announces 40 new jobs and a $15 million investment.

4/5/2005 - TWM CABLING SOLUTIONS

Relocation to Danville facility will create 50 new jobs

2/15/2005 - DRI EMERGES FROM BANKRUPTCY
Textile manufacturer emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

2/9/2005 - YORKTOWNE CABINETRY

7/30/2004 - COLUMBIA FLOORING TO EXPAND
Governor Warners announces expansion of Columbia Flooring in Danville.

7/27/2004 - GOVERNOR WARNER DESIGNATES 5 ENTERPRISE ZONES

Governor Mark R. Warner today announced the designation of enterprise zones in the cities of Danville, Lynchburg, Newport News, Roanoke, and a shared designation for the Town of Saltville and Smyth County.

4/13/2004 - TELVISTA, INC. TO LOCATE A CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER IN DANVILLE
Governor Mark R. Warner today announced that Telvista, Inc., a global company with U.S. headquarters in Dallas, Texas, specializing in technical support, sales and customer service contact centers, will locate its first Virginia operation in the City of Danville.

11/7/2003 - NASA PICKS AVIATION TECHNOLOGY TEST SITE
National Consortium Picks Aviation Test Site

11/7/2003 - ESSEL PROPACK TO EXPAND IN DANVILLE
"Essel Propack is an outstanding company, and we are proud of its success in Southside Virginia," said Governor Warner.

10/24/2003 - VIRGINIA TECH: POLTRUSION, DUPONT TO JOIN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH
Announcement by Virginia Tech chief operating officer Minnis E. Ridenour that the university would be moving its DuPont Composites Wet Lay and Pultrusion Laboratories for polymer research from Blacksburg to the institute

5/1/2003 - BIOINFORMATICS AHEAD FOR DANVILLE
High value ornamental plants such as orchids could be grown by Southside farmers to supplement their income from tobacco, according to a horticulture professor at Virginia Tech.

4/3/2003 - COLUMBIA FLOORING ADDS 50 NEW JOBS IN DANVILLE
Governor Warner announces investment from a longtime Southside corporate citizen

4/1/2003 - HOW A REVIVED RACEWAY BOOSTS THE DANVILLLE AREA
Virginia International Raceway gives the Danville area a boost

9/12/2002 - DAN RIVER EXPANDS VIRGINIA OPERATIONS
Governor Warner announces 135 total new jobs in Brookneal and Danville

9/12/2002 - UNIVERSAL LEAF TO EXPAND DANVILLE OPERATIONS
Governor Warner applauds the creation of 38 new jobs, $28 million investment

7/3/2002 - ESSEL PROPACK TO CREATE 81 NEW JOBS IN DANVILLE
Governor Warner welcomes company’s first U.S. facility, $21 million investment

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