FIRST NATIONAL BANK TO HOST BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

IALR SEEKING BUSINESSES, VOLUNTEERS TO PARTNER IN CAREER EXPO EVENTS

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) seeks businesses, organizations and volunteers to support the tenth annual Career ChoICE Youth Expo. This year’s expo events will be on September 20-21 in Farmville and September 27-28 in Chatham.

Career ChoICE is a great way to engage your future workforce! Over 6,000 middle and high school students should attend the two events. Through Career ChoICE, students IMAGINE their potential, CONNECT with employers, and EXPLORE career possibilities.

Tour the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research

The Institute for Advanced Learning is a catalyst for regional economic transformation. But what does that actually mean? And how do we accomplish this mission?

Join us for a free guided group tour of IALR’s campus to learn more about our impact, see our innovative programs and cutting-edge research, and experience our state-of-the-art facilities.

• September 28, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Participants will receive an IALR-branded "swag" bag

• Limited to 10 participants

RIVER DISTRICT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES START-UP SLAM EVENT

RDA's next "Start-Up Slam" event will be on Tuesday, September 26th at 6 PM at Ma's Cakes (318 Main Street).

We model Start-Up Slam after a poetry slam, except it's for business ideas. It is a community-oriented event where people share a meal, share new business ideas, make new friends, and can network. Up to 15 participants at the event are welcome to share their ideas with the crowd (3-minute limit), and attendees will be able to vote on their favorite at the end of the evening. The top vote-getter takes home all the cash collected at the door - no strings attached! No business plans and no requirements, just the following guidelines:

Registration is required and folks can RSVP by calling RDA at 434-791-0210 or emailing alyssa@riverdistrictassociation.com. Food will be included with the ticket.

This special Start-Up Slam has an ART and CREATIVITY theme... for any new business ideas based on some type of art or creative concept.

AVERETT UNIVERSITY & CCECC TO HOST TRUTH TALK: PREVENTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Averett University’s Center for Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness (CCECC) invites you to attend our TRUTH Talk: Let’s Partner to Prevent Human Trafficking on Monday, September 25, 5pm in Blount Chapel.

This awareness training will provide an overview of human trafficking, how to recognize it and organizations that support our community. Averett University’s Alum Kim Luckabaugh, Executive Director at Reset 180 will be our guest presenter.

DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PRESENTS CRUZIN FOR HUMANITY FUNDRAISER

UNITED WAY OF DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY SEEKING PART TIME CAMPAIGN ASSOCIATE

If you are looking for a rewarding part time position, working with local United Way fundraising campaigns, look no further! The Campaign Associate position does include some benefits.

Learn more about this position by visiting the link below.

Join us for Morning Brew with United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County & The Bee Hotel!

RUDY'S GIRL MEDIA LAUNCHES RGMTV CHANNEL 16

CEO Natalie K. Hodge tried for over a decade to get her multimedia projects on a traditional television channel to no avail, so she decided to launch her own channel that would allow access to high-quality, diverse content. Starting November 1, RGMTV (Rudy's Girl Media Television) will air on Xfinity Channel 16 in the southern Virginia communities of Danville, Pittsylvania County, Martinsville, Henry County and Halifax County. The channel will highlight the creative voices of people in those communities as well as in the four-hour radius around the station's center, Danville.

Natalie won a Community Business Launch (CBL) grant through The Advancement Foundation's Gauntlet business pitch competition in 2022, which helped her fund the opening of a production studio in Uptown Martinsville. "That was a first and important step to building a home for creatives, but I discovered that wasn't nearly enough," Natalie explained. The Rudy's Girl Media team started hosting networking events for creatives in the community and consistently heard that having a platform to share their work was critical. "Social media marketing wasn't working for everyone, and RGMTV gives our content providers the ability to host their content on other platforms while we share it on our cable channel."

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST GRAND RE-OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING EVENT

VISIT SOSI TOURISM TEAM ANNOUNCES VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION'S MICROBUSINESS MARKETING LEVERAGE PROGRAM

The Visit SoSi Tourism Team is excited to announce an awesome opportunity from Virginia Tourism Corporation for our small business community!

Virginia Tourism Corporation is pleased to announce that the Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program grant will open on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 and close on Thursday, September 28, 2023.  Small tourism-oriented businesses with less than 20 full-time employees AND organizations such as Main Streets, Chambers of Commerce, officially-recognized Destination Marketing Organizations, and Downtown Merchant Associations are eligible. 

Visit the link below for more information.   For a full list of upcoming funding programs, please visit www.vatc.org/grants.

Potential applications can email VTCMLPGrant@virginia.org with questions about the program.

URW COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION- SOVAH BRANCH TO HOST GRAND RE-OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING

KNYLA HARRIS & TY NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING EVENT

Pittsylvania County has experienced some changes to their polling locations and redistricting for 2023. Use this interactive map to view polling locations and voting precincts for the 2023 election. These maps are current from Pittsylvania County's 2023 Redistricting process. You can search an address to check its election district and assigned polling precinct. 

You can browse the list of all voting precincts and addresses. 

Follow this link Who's On My Ballot to see the entire list of names that will be on the ballot for your district.

DESIGN TO A 'T' GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING

DANVILLE HARVEST JUBILEE PRESENTS TWO EXCITING EVENTS!

LONGWOOD SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PRESENTS: BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS

BUILDING THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR NEW BUSINESS

Presenter

Lin Hite

Regional Director

Longwood SBDC

Some of the most popular reasons to start a business include-having a unique business idea, designing a career that has the flexibility to grow with you, working toward financial independence, and investing in yourself.

Prepare to start a successful business:



·     Evaluate your entrepreneurial abilities 

·     Marketing strategies 

·     Financial resources

·     Legal form of organization

·     Tips to prepare & present your business plan

·     Cybersecurity Tips

Not every small business is positioned for success, so you may be in for a real challenge when you decide to take the plunge, ditch your day job, and become a business owner. The stage is often set in the beginning, so make sure you start with a strong foundation.

September 19 ,2023

9:00AM-10:00AM

Via ZOOM

THE HOMEPLACE VINEYARD ANNOUNCES 2ND ANNUAL WINE IN THE VINES FESTIVAL

The Homeplace Vineyard is getting ready for their 2nd Annual Wine in the Vines Wine Festival on November 4. Last year there was approximately 400 attendees along with 3 wineries, craft breweries, and craft vendors. This year they have 6 wineries signed up and they're working with Danville Distributing to provide beer. There are also several craft vendors signed up. The Homeplace Vineyard is hoping for twice as many attendees for their 2nd annual festival. 

They are currently seeking sponsors for this event. There are three levels of sponsorship opportunities that include entry into the event. Follow the link below for more information on their sponsorship levels.

YOU'RE INVITED: BRIGHTVIEW HEALTH'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Brightview Health of Danville and Martinsville are both celebrating one year in business and we are excited to announce their highly anticipated one year Anniversary Events!

HOPE CENTER MINISTRIES IN DANVILLE & AXTON TO HOST ANNUAL GALAS

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY! LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS.

Event by: Hope Center Ministries - Danville, VA and Tommie-Jo Lewis

Thee ARC Family Life Center

Join us for our 1st annual Gala Fundraising event for our Danville, VA Men's Center at the The Arc Family Life Center, 427 East Thomas Street, Danville, VA, 24540

Join us for our annual Hope Center Gala on September 30 at the New College Institute in Martinsville!

Event by Hope Center Ministries - Axton, VA

191 Fayette St, Martinsville, VA

FIRST SHORT-TERM CYBER SECURITY TRAINING COHORT KICKS OFF AT DANVILLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Thanks to an $850,000 grant awarded by the United States Department of Labor, the Danville Community College (DCC) kicked off the DCC Cyber Security Short-term Training Initiative on Monday, August 28^th, 2023 with an inaugural cohort of 17 participants.

In partnership with the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, DCC accepted the grant in order to develop and implement a 16-week program that is certified by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency to train new cyber security experts.

The 16-week program offers students the opportunity to complete a certificate program in Cybersecurity Studies. Specifically, the program would:

•           Enable graduates to identify security risks to computing resources

•           Assess threats and develop countermeasures aimed at protecting data and assets

•           Develop networking and security solutions, learn about artificial intelligence, and coding

•           Balance business concerns and design infrastructure including devices and protocols. 

Graduates of the program will be eligible for employment with the more than 400 cybersecurity positions available across the state of Virginia. Remote work options are also available to work from home in Danville.

BRITTANY CODY DANCE COMPANY TO CELEBRATE 91 YEARS OF BUSINESS

Save the Date: Brittany Cody Dance Company to host 91st Anniversary & Grand Opening Celebration!

Dear Friends and Supporters of the Arts,

We are thrilled to invite you to a momentous occasion that has been 91 years in the making! The Brittany Cody Dance Company is excited to announce their 91st Anniversary Celebration and the Grand Opening of our new studio space right here in our beloved community. This remarkable milestone calls for a grand celebration, and they can't wait to share it with all of you.

When: Monday, October 9

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Where: Brittany Cody Dance Company

1064 Riverside Drive Danville, VA

What to Expect:

• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Join us for the official opening of our state-of-the-art studio space. Witness the ribbon-cutting ceremony that signifies the beginning of a new era for our beloved dance company.

• Meet the Team: Connect with our passionate instructors and dancers. Learn about our programs and the impact we've had on the community over the years.

• Refreshments: Enjoy delicious refreshments and light snacks as you mingle with fellow dance enthusiasts and supporters of the arts.

Please mark your calendars and save the date for this momentous occasion. We can't wait to see you there and share this incredible milestone with all of you.

For inquiries, please contact Lee Davis, Marketing Manager at 434.421.1209 or via email at ldavis.bcdc@gmail.com