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5 ways to prepare for exponential job growth in Danville and Pittsylvania County

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Through the hard work and significant investment of leaders in Danville and Pittsylvania County, economic development success now brings introspection to the region.  How must the region respond to best serve its citizens and businesses, make the most of the opportunity and address the challenge ahead? Solutions are many, but…

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5 challenges that come with growth in Danville and Pittsylvania County

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The announcement in November that Microporous LLC will invest $1.35 billion in a manufacturing facility employing 2,015 at the Southern Virginia Megasite is the good news that Danville and Pittsylvania County have been looking forward to for decades.   That news, along with a steady stream of new business announcements since…

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5 Ways Citizens Will Benefit From Exponential Job Growth

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It is a new year and a new era in Danville and Pittsylvania County. The region, after absorbing economic blows for the first quarter of the 21st century, has emerged as resilient, thriving, and the envy of much of Virginia.  Leaders dreamed of creating an environment that would attract new businesses.…

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Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Childcare Needs Assessment

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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

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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 

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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

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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’

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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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