The City of Danville, in partnership with Pittsylvania County, marked a major milestone for the…
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Governor Spanberger Announces Avio Selects Pittsylvania County for More Than $500 Million Investment
New Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Facility Will Create More Than 1,000 Jobs RICHMOND, VA — Governor…
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Living Wage and Job Availability Study Unveiled at Futures Summit
Southern Piedmont Technology Council Innovation Stars Banquet
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Landmark Investment by Hitachi Energy
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification,…
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Inside IALR Podcast: Growing Talent at the CEA Innovation Center
What happens when Ph.D. candidates, master’s students, undergrads and interns all share the same greenhouse?…
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Inside IALR Podcast: Inside the Internship: Stories from IALR’s Summer Interns
What is it like to be an intern at the Institute for Advanced Learning and…
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Mecklenburg County Joins Southern Virginia Regional Alliance
The Southern Virginia Regional Alliance (SVRA) is a regional economic development organization that markets Southern…
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Regional Entities Receive Business Facilities Economic Development Organization Award
The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism (DOEDT), in partnership with the Institute for…
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SoVa Taskforce hosts 3rd annual Workforce Solutions Summit
On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 the SoVa Taskforce hosted its third annual Workforce Solutions Summit…
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Microporous to Invest $1.35 Billion and Create Over 2,000 Jobs in Pittsylvania County
Battery separator manufacturer will establish over 1 million square feet of facilities on the Southern…
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City hosts third annual Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit
The City of Danville hosted the third annual Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit, on October…
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IALR, a Proven Partner: 2024 Annual Report Highlights
“I love that IALR moves at the speed of business. Things happen here fast.” –…
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Tobacco Commission Launches Third Round of $12 Million Energy Ingenuity Fund
New Funding Round to Build on Success of Previous Rounds; Continue Commission’s Mission of Building…
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TECHnista, LLC to Establish National Training Center in Pittsylvania County
Education consulting company will invest $1.5 million and create 15 new jobs to support Department…
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Third Annual Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit
The City of Danville will host the third annual Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit, on…
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RBW Sports & Classics to Establish New Facility in Virginia
U.K.-based company will produce its first left-hand drive sports cars for U.S. market in Danville-Pittsylvania…
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces CNBC Names Virginia “America’s Top State for Business”
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia is ranked “America’s Top State for Business” by…
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Linda Hutson Green Wins Inaugural WE Lead Award
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) proudly announces that Linda Hutson Green, IALR’s…
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Growing Impact Showcased in 2023 Annual Report
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) has published its 2023 annual report, which…
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Circ – How IALR Supports Industry
The average piece of clothing is worn between seven and 10 times before it is…
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VEDA President Linda Green Outlines 2024 Priorities
Welcoming new lawmakers, strengthening professional development opportunities among priorities for newly elected VEDA President Linda…
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Inside IALR Podcast: Economic Development – Transforming a Region
“We always say we’re accessible, we’re affordable and we’re skilled.”— Linda Green, Vice President, Economic…
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“Automagic:” Robots and Automated Manufacturing
Three robots and two large manufacturing machines communicating, collaborating and accomplishing tasks, all without human…
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