The Pittsylvania County Economic Development Department has three primary focus areas: business retention, expansion, and attraction. To effectively carry out that mission, the team responds to direct business inquires, identifies Pittsylvania County's strengths and weaknesses as a place to do business, develops marketable sites to attract business, and maintains strong relationships with existing and potential businesses.

Between the department's establishment in 2015 and September of 2021, companies have announced 2,442, new Pittsylvania County jobs and announced the investment of $911.4 million in Pittsylvania County. To retain area businesses and attract new ones to the region, Pittsylvania County works closely with other internal departments such as Community Development and Public Safety as well as outside agencies, institutions, and organizations that range from educational to financial to quality of life.

Our motto — Business Savvy, People Friendly — is a true reflection of Pittsylvania County’s residents and environment.

Strong Regional Workforce in Pittsylvania County

The Danville Community College Regional Center for Advanced Training and Technology (RCATT) is a 24,000 square-foot facility that provides workforce development training in factory automation and robotics. Programs include mechatronics, robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming, and electronics. This facility is a certified Fanuc Robotics Training Center. It features high bay spaces, classrooms, computer facilities, faculty office space, and a small auditorium.

Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining & Technology

The Integrated Machining Technology Program at the Gene Haas Center combines leading-edge CNC machining and metrology technology with high-performance manufacturing skills. The program, which is a partnership between the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and Danville Community College, is a new paradigm in the preparation of students for the demands of advanced manufacturing companies. The result of this collaboration is an industry-relevant, breakthrough, nationally prominent model for workforce training in high precision metalworking.

College & Universities

Averett University and Danville Community College  

The Dan River Region is committed to quality comprehensive higher education and workforce programs and services to promote student success and to enhance business and community development. The region fulfils this mission by educating students from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and nations through technical, associates, and baccalaureate undergraduate and graduate programs. The region’s institutions of higher learning prepare students to serve and lead as catalysts for positive change.

Reliable Transport

Reliable Regional, National, and International Transport

  • Proximate to major highways
  • Seven airports within a 2.5-hour drive
  • Norfolk Southern Rail: Service to East coast auto assembly plants
  • Direct port access to deepest harbor on East Coast

Low-Cost Environment

Pittsylvania County offers a low-cost environment, 18% lower than the National average.

Support for Your Business

Pittsylvania County has a spectrum of support for your business.