http://pittsylvania.biz/ Pittsylvania County, Virginia on the 'Net 2008-11-21T02:19:18+00:00 en http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=17 Welcome to Gretna! We are located where Routes 29 and Routes 40 intersect and home to over 1,300 people and have retained our charming small town atmosphere with one stoplight, “home-cooking” restaurants, and friendly residents.
]]> 2007-04-30T02:42:15+00:00 Local Government http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=16 The Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission The Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission is a 31-member body created by the 1999 General Assembly. Its purpose is to make payments to farmers to compensate for the decline of tobacco quotas and to promote economic growth and development in tobacco-dependent communities.
The Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission is a 31-member body created by the 1999 General Assembly. Its purpose is to make payments to farmers to compensate for the decline of tobacco quotas and to promote economic growth and development in tobacco-dependent communities.
]]> 2007-04-30T02:40:52+00:00 Regional & Other Authorities http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=15 The Danville Regional Airport is one of the leading general aviation airports on the east coast. Our infrastructure includes a primary 6500' Precision ILS runway and a new 510' x 425' south ramp that can accomodate 737 series aircraft. These assets are complemented by a safe, secure business friendly operating environment with opportunities for growth and development. ]]> 2007-04-30T02:39:37+00:00 Regional & Other Authorities http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=14 Danville Community CollegeDanville Community College is a two-year institution of higher education under the state-wide Virginia Community College System. DCC's service area includes the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County. The college, its employees, and students are governed by the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and with the support and advice of the Danville Community College Board. Danville Community College is accredited by the Southern ...
Danville Community College is a two-year institution of higher education under the state-wide Virginia Community College System. DCC's service area includes the City of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County. The college, its employees, and students are governed by the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and with the support and advice of the Danville Community College Board.

Danville Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033, telephone (404) 679-4500, to award the associate degree.

]]> 2007-04-30T02:36:36+00:00 Educational Institutions http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=13 Founded in 1859, Averett offers bachelor's and master's degrees in 32 major areas of study. The University's size provides an ideal learning environment with most classes having fewer than 25 students. This allows ample opportunity for students to ask questions and learn from faculty and their fellow students. In the rich tradition of liberal arts, Averett encourages students to acknowledge the diversity of opinions and to grapple with important questions. The University's Christian environment ...
In the rich tradition of liberal arts, Averett encourages students to acknowledge the diversity of opinions and to grapple with important questions. The University's Christian environment welcomes a variety of viewpoints and challenges students to grow academically and spiritually.

Averett also welcomes a diverse student body. Last year, students traveled from 30 states and 14 foreign countries to attend Averett. This diversity enhances discussion of important issues and helps prepare students for life beyond college.

Location
Averett's main campus is located in a residential neighborhood adjacent to Danville, Virginia's famed Millionaires Row, a collection of vast Victorian homes recognized by historians for their architectural splendor. Nearby facilities include the University's athletic complex (North Campus), equestrian center and aeronautics facility. Working adults, who are studying in our nontraditional business and education degree programs, attend class at convenient locations throughout the state.

]]> 2007-04-30T02:35:24+00:00 Educational Institutions http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=12 The purpose of the Southside Business Technology Center (SBTC) is to promote economic development in Southside Virginia. SBTC helps entrepreneurs enhance their knowledge of business management through the development of high-quality business projects, individual consultations and seminars tailored to specific client needs. The Southside Business Technology Center also helps businesses obtain data and analysis that is generally unobtainable to them on their own. The SBTC receives its funding from ...
SBTC helps entrepreneurs enhance their knowledge of business management through the development of high-quality business projects, individual consultations and seminars tailored to specific client needs. The Southside Business Technology Center also helps businesses obtain data and analysis that is generally unobtainable to them on their own. The SBTC receives its funding from the Harvest Foundation and the Lucy P. Sale Foundation.

The Southside Business Technology Center (SBTC) was created in partnership with Virginia Tech in 2005 and is located in the West Piedmont Business Development Center (WPBDC) in uptown Martinsville.
]]> 2007-04-30T02:32:55+00:00 Regional & Other Authorities http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=11 In 1968, Virginia was divided into planning districts based on the community of interest among its counties, cities, and towns. A Planning District Commission is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth, chartered under the Regional Cooperation Act by the local governments of each planning district. As such, they are a creation of local government encouraged by the state. The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions helps its members meet their responsibilities to local and state ...

The West Piedmont Planning District’s member localities are: Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania Counties; the Cities of Danville and Martinsville; and the Town of Rocky Mount. The WPPD Board of Commissioners is made up of 21 members—two elected and one appointed from each of the seven member jurisdictions. The PDC meetings, which are open to the public, are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at its office at One Starling Avenue, Martinsville.

]]> 2007-04-30T02:29:56+00:00 Regional & Other Authorities http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=10 Pittsylvania County Schools 2007-04-30T02:28:41+00:00 Educational Institutions http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=9 Pittsylvania County Public Library 2007-04-30T02:27:21+00:00 Regional & Other Authorities http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=8 Since 1973, the Pittsylvania Historical Society has been a focal point of historical commemoration in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.The organization was born of interest and activities leading up to the national bicentennial in 1976. The William Pitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution provided the initial idea, personnel, organization, and effort to bring it into existence.
The organization was born of interest and activities leading up to the national bicentennial in 1976. The William Pitt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution provided the initial idea, personnel, organization, and effort to bring it into existence.

]]> 2007-04-30T02:25:29+00:00 History & Heritage http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=7 eDanvilleOnline | Danville Virginia's Website 2007-04-30T02:22:38+00:00 Regional Resource Websites http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=6 Pittsylvania County Economic Development ]]> 2007-04-30T02:21:28+00:00 Regional & Other Authorities http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=5 City of Danville, Virginia 2007-04-30T02:19:46+00:00 Local Government http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=4 Our organization exists to improve and enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Town of Chatham and its proximate environs. This is a sweeping mission statement and, as you can imagine, causes our organization to become involved with many endeavors and activities. ]]> 2007-04-30T02:18:14+00:00 Community & Civic http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=3 The mission of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is to serve our members and improve the business environment by providing leadership, products, programs and services which promote the success of our members. The vision of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is to energize the Region by creating exceptional business growth and profitability in a vibrant, customer-centered culture
The vision of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is to energize the Region by creating exceptional business growth and profitability in a vibrant, customer-centered culture ]]> 2007-04-30T02:16:47+00:00 Local Business http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=2 The Town of Chatham Nestled in the rolling foothills south and east of the Blue Ridge mountains and north of the Piedmont triad, the Town of Chatham is a rich mixture of every period of American history dating back to the arrival of Colonial settlers around 1740. As the County Seat of Pittsylvania County (Virginia's largest in area) and host to two nationally-recognized college preparatory schools, many are initially drawn to Chatham not for pleasure, but simply on business. An increasing number ...
Nestled in the rolling foothills south and east of the Blue Ridge mountains and north of the Piedmont triad, the Town of Chatham is a rich mixture of every period of American history dating back to the arrival of Colonial settlers around 1740.

As the County Seat of Pittsylvania County (Virginia's largest in area) and host to two nationally-recognized college preparatory schools, many are initially drawn to Chatham not for pleasure, but simply on business. An increasing number of professionals (not just writers and artists) find that a virtual office in Chatham offers the advantages of small-town life without compromising their work with city-based business partners and clients.

]]> 2007-04-30T02:14:54+00:00 Local Government http://pittsylvania.biz/modules/weblinks/singlelink.php?lid=1 The largest county in Virginia, Pittsylvania County consists of 982.89 square miles. Situated in the south-central Piedmont plateau region, the land is rolling to hilly with elevations averaging from 400 to 800 feet above sea level. The highest point in the county is Smith Mountain which is 2,043 feet high.The county borders North Carolina and is adjacent to the city of Danville. Chatham, the county seat, is 140 miles from Richmond, 68 miles from Roanoke,50 miles from Lynchburg, and 96 miles fro ...
The county borders North Carolina and is adjacent to the city of Danville. Chatham, the county seat, is 140 miles from Richmond, 68 miles from Roanoke,50 miles from Lynchburg, and 96 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina.

The county was formed in 1767 from Halifax County and assumed its present boundaries in 1777. It was named for William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, a British Statesman.

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