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‘Time, money, and patience’: the process of developing a megasite

‘Time, money, and patience’: the process of developing a megasite 1024 572 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

By Grace Mamon, Cardinal News It takes three things to develop a megasite – time, money and patience. That’s according to Beth Doughty, Roanoke-based economic development advisor. David Manley, executive director of Wythe County’s Joint Industrial Development Authority, said he would add deliberate planning and community buy-in to that list.…

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While curiosity already brings more people to Schoolfield area ahead of Danville Casino opening, not everyone is betting on positive outcome

While curiosity already brings more people to Schoolfield area ahead of Danville Casino opening, not everyone is betting on positive outcome 666 500 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

By John Crane, Danville Register & Bee Caesars Virginia hasn’t even opened its doors yet, but visitors are already checking out the Schoolfield area where the casino resort is being built and a temporary gaming facility is set to take its first bets in just two weeks. The Danville Register…

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FINAL BIG SORT SCHEDULED FOR DANVILLE BY PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL PROSPERITY

FINAL BIG SORT SCHEDULED FOR DANVILLE BY PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL PROSPERITY 787 412 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

The Partnership for Regional Prosperity, an organization focused on how to prepare for the growth coming to Danville and Pittsylvania County, will hold the fourth in a series of events called The Big Sort on April 19 at 5:00 p.m. at Bonner Middle School, 300 Apollo Avenue, Danville.  The free…

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FOURTH BIG SORT SCHEDULED FOR DANVILLE BY PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL PROSPERITY

FOURTH BIG SORT SCHEDULED FOR DANVILLE BY PARTNERSHIP FOR REGIONAL PROSPERITY 787 412 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

The Partnership for Regional Prosperity, an organization focused on how to prepare for the growth coming to Danville and Pittsylvania County, will hold the fourth in a series of events called The Big Sort on March 13 at 5:00 p.m. at Bonner Middle School, 300 Apollo Avenue, Danville.  The free…

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Using a card game to sort the future

Using a card game to sort the future 326 348 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

By Diana McFarland, Chatham Star-Tribune The cards did not contain kings or queens, diamonds or hearts, but rather data and questions that challenged players to consider the future of Danville and Pittsylvania County. The game was called “The Big Sort” and members of the community turned out Thursday evening at…

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Event: The Big Sort

Event: The Big Sort 787 412 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

The Big Sort December 5, 2022 5 p.m. Institute for Advanced Learning & Research Join community thinkers and doers as we continue to think like futurists charting what’s possible for the Danville and Pittsylvania region. The first Big Sort – is a table-top exercise that engages participants in discussing and prioritizing…

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Event RECORDING: An Evening to Think About Tomorrow

Event RECORDING: An Evening to Think About Tomorrow 1024 576 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

The Partnership for Regional Prosperity hosted Rebecca Ryan, futurist, economist, and trend tracker, who specializes in foresight to explain why it’s so important to figure out what we want to happen in our region and understand what it will take to get there. Here’s the video recording from that event…

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Future looks bright for Dan River Region, economic development advisor says

Future looks bright for Dan River Region, economic development advisor says 1024 536 Partnership for Regional Prosperity

By John Crane, Danville Register & Bee The Dan River has weathered changes over the last few decades and can expect more over the next 20 years, said a community and economic development advisor Thursday morning. “This region is no stranger to change,” said Beth Doughty, senior fellow with the…

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