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1. What advantages are there to relocating my business to Danville?

Danville is located in south-central Virginia along the North Carolina border, within a day's drive of two-thirds of the nation's population. An excellent highway system coupled with easy access to Interstates 40 and 85 make Danville extremely well-suited to reach mid-Atlantic markets and international shipping facilities.

New and expanding businesses in Danville benefit from low operating costs, a business-friendly tax structure and a turnkey approach to providing essential operating services at highly competitive rates. The City of Danville maintains one of the lowest metropolitan tax structures in the United States. Danville's utilities - water, wastewater, gas, electrical, and fiber optic services - are owned and operated by the City.

A word about costs...

•Cost of doing business in Danville is 87% as compared to U.S.
•Cost of living is 84% as compared to U.S.
•No local income tax
•No inventory tax
•One of the highest manufacturing productivity rates in Virginia
•Two state designated Enterprise Zones

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2. Does the City offer incentives for new businesses?

To view information about incentives that the City offers, please visit the Economic Development website. Economic Development Website: Local Incentives

3. Where can I find a list of available sites and buildings?

The City offers an interactive, internet mapping program (the Danville Site Selection Tool) that provides enhanced economic development and site selection services to the business community. This tool allows users to search for available commercial buildings and sites as well as generate site-specific demographics and business analysis reports. Danville Site Selection Tool

4. Does the City offer an incubator program for entrepreneurs?

The Dan River Business Development Center (DRBDC) is a joint Economic Development Partnership between Danville and Pittsylvania County. The DRBDC is the area's business incubator catering to entrepreneurs. The Center offers the following services: on-site training programs, secretarial support, networking opportunities, affordable rent in a new and modern facility, network-ready facility space with conference room, resource library, central phone system, spacious lobby, loan manager and tenant advisory board. More...

5. How can I request additional information and demographics about Danville?

The Economic Development website offers a Data Center that was specifically developed as the center point for all of your data, statistical, and demographic needs. You have the option to customize your report, view it online, print a hard copy for your records, or send it directly to your email. Data Center