November 2022
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW INNOVATION PARTNER!
EBI LLC

745 Kentuck Road
Danville, VA 24540

434.797.9701
EBI LLC was established in February 2008. It is located in Danville, VA. It is a high performance, great quality facility that is part of COM.40 group of companies in Poland. They manufacture and distribute upholstered furniture and mattresses.
In collaboration with our Innovation Partners, the Chamber will enhance and energize the region with an innovative, profitable business community. Organizations that invest in the Chamber’s mission will position themselves at the forefront of the business community not only in Danville and Pittsylvania County, but also across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Innovation Partners have ACCESS to ongoing exposure to the Chamber's membership, local and state leaders and the broader community. From a consistent presence on the Chamber’s website and at major Chamber events, to special invitations for Innovation Partners, your investment allows you to capitalize on your membership and increase your return on investment. 

Interested in learning more or becoming an innovation partner? Visit our website at www.dpchamber.org/innovation-partners
WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS!
Sandyz Corner

158 Arnett Blvd.
Danville, VA 24541

434.251.4250
Glenwood Oil & Gas

779 South Main Street
Gretna, VA 24557

540.297.5297
Arlene Creasy

Retired Member
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
13TH VIRGINIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT & FORUM ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE
13th Annual Virginia Economic Summit and Forum on International Trade, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Economic Development Partnership! This year’s Summit will highlight positioning Virginia to win in a global economy. Business and policy leaders will discuss the key components and reforms necessary to compete in business climate, talent development, and international trade. For more information or to register, click the button below!
REGISTRATION FOR DREAM LAUNCH IS NOW OPEN!
The RDA Dream Launch Bootcamp is for anyone seeking to learn how to open, run or expand their business. 

This is a free program. The "Entrepreneur Bootcamp," an intensive workshop that will meet for 6 weeks beginning in January (with an additional week for food and beverage businesses) to teach participants a full slate of skills and information that business owners need. Participants that complete all 6 bootcamp classes may then elect to participate in the RDA IGNITE Business Pitch (For businesses planning to open brick and mortar locations in the River District) to compete for cash and other incentives. In addition to the RDA IGNITE Business Pitch, participants can elect to pitch in the Danville/Pittsylvania County Rev-Up Pitch Competition (for businesses wishing to open locations in Danville outside of the River District, or in Pittsylvania County) through the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. 

For more information attend a virtual Dream Launch Bootcamp Info Session on December 6 at 6 p.m. Register for the info session at: tinyurl.com/RDADreamLaunchInfoSession

Thank you to the 2023 supporters of the Dream Launch Program:

  • The City of Danville
  • The Dan River Region Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (DREE)

Thank you to our 2023 partners:

  • Movement Bank
  • Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce
  • Longwood Small Business Development Center
LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE
Our November Leadership Southside session was focused on Transformational Leadership. Thank you to everyone who made this session so special!
During this session, the class:
Heard from Rick Barker and got a tour of Supply Resources + the 500 Block Craghead Street
Explored the River District on a Trolley Tour led by Diana Schwartz [River District Association] and Laura Ashworth [Danville VA Office of Economic Development & Tourism] [and Leadership Southside alumna! ]
Learned about Danville Regional Foundation's story and role in our community
Had a conversation with Chief Booth and got a tour of the new station for the Danville Police Department at 1 Community Way
A special thanks to our program sponsors:
Goodyear Tire and Rubber
Katie Beach Consulting
Dot Spangler, Bankers Insurance LLC
DANVILLE CONCERT ASSOCIATION: UPCOMING CONCERTS
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Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce | www.dpchamber.org
(T) 434.836.6990 | (F) 434.836.6955
150 Slayton Avenue | Danville, VA 24540