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Four Counties, Two Cities, One Future

A region built on manufacturing, we have access to over 60% of the US population and over two-thirds of the US industrial base within a day's drive. Our region has 17 shovel ready sites ranging in size from 8 to 36 pad acres and a multitude of existing buildings including a 105,000 sq.ft. shell building with 30' clear ceilings. Southern Virginia is also home to a variety of workforce training facilities dedicated to helping our new and existing industries train the employees needed in order to be successful.


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Featured Property

E-Toys Warehouse

E-Toys building
Total Sq Ft 150,000
Expandable na
Site Size 23 acres
Ceiling Height 37' center, 30' eaves
Dock Doors 13
Drive-in Doors 1
Utilities MBC fiber, Public Water/Sewer, AEP electricity
Year Built 1994


Available Incentives

Situated within the Tobacco Indemnification and Revitalization footprint, the Commonwealth of Virginia and Southern Virginia Regional Alliance communities offer a variety of incentives to new and expanding Virginia businesses. Learn more about the incentives available within our region or call Leigh at 434-710-2868.

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Success Stories

Candle maker bringing jobs to Pittsylvania County

The consolidation will bring about 50 jobs to the Dan River Region on June 1, with the number of jobs reaching about 150 during the holiday season, said Jim Ramaker, president and CEO of Virginia Candle Company.

Virginia Candle Co., a Lynchburg business that makes and sells WoodWick and Ribbonwick candle brands, is bringing its distribution and warehousing operations — and some light manufacturing — to the former eToys location.

Company and Pittsylvania County officials announced the company's plans during a ceremony at the facility Wednesday at 9141 U.S. 29 in Blairs.

"This is a big announcement for us in Pittsylvania County and the region, Danville included," Pittsylvania County Economic Development Director Ken Bowman said to attendees. Officials from the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, Danville and Chatham were among those who attended. Read full story.