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Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Childcare Needs Assessment

 Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Childcare Needs Assessment 1024 572 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

This initiative aims to provide an understanding of the current childcare landscape, including gaps in care, to inform strategies that will enhance regional prosperity and opportunity. The childcare crisis impacts more than the families and children it serves. It can impact the economy. The assessment includes information about access, funding, and…

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Partnership Hosts Childcare Solutions Summit

 Partnership Hosts Childcare Solutions Summit 150 150 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

The summit and study followed “The Big Sort” series of meetings to think about the future of the region. News coverage: WDBJ7: Virginia Tech study addresses Southside childcare challenges; leaders discuss solutions Cardinal News: Child care challenges are threatening economic growth in Southside, study finds

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Survey Launched to Assess Childcare in the Danville Pittsylvania Region 

 Survey Launched to Assess Childcare in the Danville Pittsylvania Region  150 150 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

The Partnership for Regional Prosperity, in cooperation with the Center for Early Success, is seeking input from parents and guardians on their childcare needs to help evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and economic impact of childcare in the Danville Pittsylvania region. The organizations are launching an on-line survey to gather valuable…

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Partnership for Regional Prosperity Begins Comprehensive Study on Childcare Needs

 Partnership for Regional Prosperity Begins Comprehensive Study on Childcare Needs 150 150 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

DANVILLE, VIRGINIA – The Partnership for Regional Prosperity, an organization focused on how to prepare for the growth coming to Danville and Pittsylvania County, has engaged the Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement on a childcare needs assessment.  “Childcare is key to economic competitiveness,” said Clark Casteel, member…

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While mega parks don’t always bring mega boom, Dan River Region in ‘better position to benefit’

 While mega parks don’t always bring mega boom, Dan River Region in ‘better position to benefit’ 1024 537 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

By John Crane, Danville Register & Bee Localities in other Southeastern states with manufacturers at mega sites saw industrial growth from suppliers as a result of those projects, but not much attraction of spinoff industries such as retail or restaurants, said the vice president of a consulting firm. Also, some…

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Growth is bringing big changes to Danville and Pittsylvania County. Residents say the region is prepared for some — but not all.

 Growth is bringing big changes to Danville and Pittsylvania County. Residents say the region is prepared for some — but not all. 1024 535 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

By Grace Mamon, Cardinal News Danville and Pittsylvania County are expecting dramatic growth in coming years, bringing significant changes to the area. According to its residents, the region is ready for some of these anticipated changes, like increased tourism, and unprepared for others, like rising demands for broadband, child care…

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Partnership for Regional Prosperity Reveals Results of Futuristic Thinking

 Partnership for Regional Prosperity Reveals Results of Futuristic Thinking 787 412 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

DANVILLE, VIRGINIA – The Partnership for Regional Prosperity, an organization focused on anticipating issues related to dramatic growth coming to Danville and Pittsylvania County, presented the results of community workshops that identified trends most certain to have a high impact on the region. An event on June 21 at the…

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Event to Reveal Results of Big Sort Workshops and Next Steps

 Event to Reveal Results of Big Sort Workshops and Next Steps 787 412 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

DANVILLE, VIRGINIA – The Partnership for Regional Prosperity, an organization focused on growth coming to Danville and Pittsylvania County, will host an event to share the results of a series of community workshops designed to prioritize regional challenges and opportunities aligned with growth.  The breakfast will be June 21, 2023…

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