Housing and Revitalization Coordinator announced for Martinsville-Henry County Region
MARTINSVILLE, VA (August 12, 2019) — The Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is proud to welcome Jeffrey W. Sadler, CEcD as the new coordinator for housing and revitalization. Sadler, […]
Eastman plans expansion in Henry County
COLLINSVILLE, VA – Eastman, a global specialty materials company, will invest more than $7.7 million to expand its manufacturing presence in Henry County, company and local officials announced today. Eastman will […]
PUP! grant helps kick start county agricultural fair
Pictured above: DeWitt House (right) presents Roger Adams, director of Henry County Parks and Recreation, with a $10,000 Pick Up the Pace! grant to support development of the Henry County […]
Harvest announces incentive pool to fund economic development in Martinsville, Henry County
Pictured above: Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre – Henry County, VA (Photo courtesy of Wiley|Wilson) The Harvest Foundation is expanding its programming in economic development with the announcement of an incentive […]
Governor Northam Announces Commonwealth’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.9%
RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased 0.1 percentage point in June to 2.9 percent, which is 0.1 percentage point lower than a year ago. In […]
Lee Ford Camp sees improvements
Pictured is the main lodge at Lee Ford Camp in Ridgeway. Lee Ford Camp is coming back to life, one project at a time. Since 2016, partnerships and donations of […]
Mountain Laurel Trails to Host Sledgehammer XC Mountain Bike Race
Martinsville (June 28, 2019) — The Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation’s Tourism Office (VisitMartinsville) and Mountain Laurel Trails are preparing to host the Sledgehammer XC Mountain Bike Race on July 13th at […]
PTK Appoints Godwin to Presidential Advisory Board
Pictured above: Dr. Angeline Godwin, President – Patrick Henry Community College Jackson, Mississippi — Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Dr. Angeline Godwin, president of Patrick Henry Community College in […]
Harvest Youth Board grants Smart Beginnings $2,500 for youth literacy
Pictured from left are Jacob Tisdale, Andrew Chitwood, Jarrett Pearson, Philip Wenkstern, Sophia Esdaile, Melanie McLarty, Elli McGovern, Zariah Scales, Anne Catherine and Taylor Manns. Smart Beginnings Martinsville Henry received […]
Virginia Career Works to host career readiness workshops
Throughout the month of June, Virginia Career Works – Martinsville/Henry County Center, will host a series of workshops on career readiness. The workshops focus on becoming a better leader. Each […]