Workshops & Events
Welcome to the Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism’s Workshops and Events page. We offer a variety of free workshops to City of Danville businesses that meet the requirements, including sessions on marketing, financial management, and more. These events are designed to support your personal and professional growth, and upon completion, qualified participants will receive valuable incentives to help implement the skills they’ve learned in real time. Explore our offerings and sign up today to enhance your skills and advance your business!
Click here to pre-register for each of the workshops and events listed below!
Untapped Talent | Inclusive Hiring Event to Fill All Your Open Positions
JANUARY 30, 2025 (Thursday)
Learn how to fill open positions by tapping into underutilized workforce groups, including veterans, seniors, formerly incarcerated, and those with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- This is a regional event, not limited to City business owners.
Enterprise Zone Info Session | Maximizing Benefits in the Enterprise Zone
JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 2025 (Date coming soon)
Discover how your business can thrive with local incentives! Join the Enterprise Zone Workshop to explore tax credits, financial assistance, application tips, and new opportunities.
- This is a regional event, not limited to City business owners.
Small Business Marketing Workshop Series | Can You See Me Now!?
MARCH 4 – APRIL 8, 2025 (Tuesdays)
This 6-week course covers essential topics like communications, branding, photography, videography, and advertising, all designed to help your business thrive in the digital world.
- This event is limited to those operating in the City of Danville.
Southern Virginia Procurement and Business Resource Summit “ Where Connections Create Opportunities
APRIL 16, 2025 (Wednesday)
The Southern Virginia Regional Procurement Fair and Business Resource Summit is designed to educate our valued businesses how to obtain contracts in working with large industries and government agencies as well as what resources are available to small businesses.
- This is a regional event, not limited to City business owners.
Small Business Financial Workshop Series | Managing by the numbers
SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 28, 2025 (Tuesdays)
This 6-week course provides QuickBooks training and cash flow insights to help small business owners make informed financial decisions. Understanding your financials is key to your business’s future—poor planning can lead to failure, while smart decisions set the stage for long-term success.
- This event is limited to those operating in the City of Danville.
If you’re interested in any of the workshops or events listed above, you can pre-register now and receive a reminder as the event date approaches to complete your registration. Click here to pre-register.