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REV UP WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY
$52,500 AWARDED TO SMALL BUSINESS START-UPS AND EXPANSIONS
June 11, 2024
The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce announces the winners of the 2024 REV UP entrepreneur program. The winners were recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner recently held at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.
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Photo #1 – Maya Hairston, owner of LabeledLex
Photo #2 – Chris Harris, owner of Mélange Productions
Photo #3 – Latoria Thomas, owner of Caring with Compassion Nursing
Photo #4 – Addison Vaught, owner of Honey Hair
Photo #5 – Stacia Fitzgerald, owner of Little Lady Boutique
Photo #6 – Katie Ingram and Molly Lunsford, owners of Sova Fitness
Photo #7 – Tyler Moorefield, owner of Dungeons and Dining
In photos #1 - #4, the winner is pictured with Christy Harper, director of Member Engagement for the Chamber; Trey Belcher, 2023 REV UP winner; members of Danville City Council; and Corrie Bobe, Director of the City of Danville’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism. These businesses are located in the city of Danville.
In photos #5 and #6, the winner is pictured with members of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors. These businesses are located in Pittsylvania County.
In photo #7, the winner is pictured with Carolina Medina and Laura Coleman with the Community Investment Collaborative.
BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK TO BE CELEBRATED JUNE 3-7
June 3, 2024
The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, the Pittsylvania County Economic Development Department, the River District Association, and the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance, will celebrate Business Appreciation Week from June 3-7.
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LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE GRADUATES CLASS OF 2024
GRADUATES HONORED AT CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
June 3, 2024
The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce announces the graduation of the Leadership Southside Class of 2024. The class was recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner last week at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.
Leadership Southside is the Dan River Region’s premiere leadership development program for the business, education, public, and nonprofit sectors.
With this year’s 31st graduating class, Leadership Southside boasts over 580 alumni. The Chamber is proud to include this year’s Class of 2023 graduates in this alliance of leaders who are striving to move both their careers and their communities forward.
Applications are open now for the 2024-2025 program year. Those interested can apply at www.dpchamber.org/leadershipsouthside. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024. Only completed applications will be considered.
CHAMBER TO HOST LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
April 16, 2024
The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites the public to hear from the region’s legislators on the 2024 session of the Virginia General Assembly on Thursday, May 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program will feature Senator Tammy Mulchi, Delegate Danny Marshall, and Delegate Eric Phillips. Matt Hall, the Community Liaison Officer with the Office of the Attorney General will also make special remarks. The event will be held at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research located at 150 Slayton Avenue in Danville.
DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UNVEILS DYNAMIC NEW BRAND IDENTITY
April 15, 2024
Today the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its new brand identity, unveiling a new logo and website that embody the vibrant spirit of optimism in the Danville Pittsylvania region.
CHAMBER HIRES SPECIAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Delilah White has been hired as the Special Programs Coordinator, a newly created position that will play an integral role in delivering high value to Chamber members.
White will assist in the execution of programs and events at the Chamber. In this role she will also collaborate with Danville Community College to connect students who complete a 16-week Short-Term Cybersecurity Program and obtain certification with opportunities to become employed in the region.
CHAMBER ANNOUNCES DESTINATION FOR FALL 2024 TRAVEL
Tuscany, a region in Italy famous for its world-class art collections, charming medieval hill towns, and sweeping hillsides full of vineyards is the destination for the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce on October 15, 2024, for a nine-day journey.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ANNUAL CHAMBER AWARDS
Awards Include the Pace Award, the Pinnacle Award, and the Pinnacle Small Business Award
WISECHOICE HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE SEMINAR COMING TO THE DAN RIVER REGION
Alliance Designed to Help Drive Healthcare Engagement and Lower Healthcare Costs
BUSINESS LEADERS JOIN DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOERRIGTER, KAUNECKAS, MATCZAK, AND SCRUGGS fill board seats for 2024 term
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce and Danville Community College Collaborate to Hire Special Programs Coordinator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2024
CONTACT:
Danville Community College Office of Public Relations & Marketing
Contact: Faith O'Neil
Email: faith.oneil@danville.edu
V-TOP AND EmPOWER WEBINAR COMING TO DAN RIVER REGION
Webinar Presents Resources to Recruit Talent and Strengthen Talent Pipeline