News in Danville
Avio CEO at Hurt groundbreaking: ‘We chose Virginia because of this area’
Gov. Abigail Spanberger attended the event, saying the project represents the next generation of manufacturing.

HCA plans new Roanoke County ER, new Danville-based air ambulance
The standalone emergency room will be LewisGale Medical Center's third. LewisGale's parent company, HCA Healthcare, also plans to add a second air ambulance helicopter based in Danville.

Danville city manager: Caesars acquisition will not change local casino agreement
Fertitta Entertainment acquired the gaming company last week.

City to host supply chain optimization workshop
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism and GENEDGE will host a one-day, interactive Supply Chain Optimization Workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to help organizations improve operations and strengthen competitiveness.

Governor announces TECHnista investment
Governor Spanberger has announced that TECHnista, an education consulting company focused on K-12 curriculum and workforce development for the defense and advanced manufacturing industries, will invest $15.1 million in Danville.

City to host Introduction to Supply Chain Optimization Workshop, in partnership with GENEDGE

Educational consulting firm to invest $15 million in Danville, create 22 jobs
The company, TECHnista, develops K-12 curricula to teach students about the advanced manufacturing and defense industries.
Governor Spanberger Secures More Than $15 Million Investment by TECHnista in Danville
Education Consulting Firm to Support Next-Generation Workforce Development Initiatives & National Program Expansion
City of Danville to Host 2026 Virginia Economic Developers Association Fall Conference
Visitor spending reached $415.2M in SoSi in 2025
Visitor spending for Danville and Pittsylvania County during 2025 reached $415.2 million, an increase of 50.9 percent over 2024 figures. Tourism supported 3,941 jobs in the region and generated $18.7 million in local tax revenue.
City celebrates graduation of eight small businesses
The City of Danville is celebrating the graduation of eight local small businesses from a six-week marketing workshop designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners strengthen their holiday marketing strategies.