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Danville-Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority

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Aug 21, 2026

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Authority approves $6 million gas-line grant

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Authority approves $6 million gas-line grant

The Authority approved an agreement for a $6 million Virginia Business Ready Site Program grant, with a matching component, to extend a gas line into the Berry Hill megasite and serve its tenants, primarily at the request of Microporous.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Approves Sewer Easement for Tyson Expansion

The Authority approved a 4-0 resolution authorizing a roughly 1,000-square-foot sewer easement to serve Tyson’s facility, for $100 plus up to $500 in legal fees. It also adopted the fiscal year 2027 general expenditures budget, including $203,236 in proposed funding from each locality.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Authority approves megasite performance agreement

The Authority voted 4-0 to authorize a Local Performance Agreement tied to the Southern Virginia Megasite, setting minimum commitments of $100 billion in capital investment over 30 years and 2,500 new full-time jobs over 20 years.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Authority Accepts April Financial Report

The Authority accepted its April financial report by a 4-0 vote. The report included $100,000 in closing proceeds from Microporous and $78,045 in grant reimbursement for strategic-plan funding.

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Briefing

Apr 24, 2026

Authority Approves Microporous Agreement Changes

The Authority unanimously approved an amended agreement for Microporous requiring at least $1.35 billion in capital investment and 1,832 full-time jobs with an average annual base wage of at least $60,995.39.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Microporous Investment Target Raised to $1.66B

The Authority unanimously approved updated Microporous performance targets: $1.6606 billion in capital investment, at least 1,732 new jobs, and average annual wages of $60,995.39. The investment target increased from $1.35 billion, while the job commitment decreased from 2,015 because newer equipment is expected to require fewer workers.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Authority Approves Megasite Property Sale

The Authority unanimously approved selling a portion of Park Tract HK and granting options for several additional lots at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Members also approved relocating an easement for Tupelo Storage by a 4-0 vote and accepted a clean FY 2025 audit.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Authority Approves Industrial Project Changes

The Authority approved a modification to the local performance agreement with Microporous by a 4-0 vote, updating the project’s financing structure, property ownership, phase timelines and performance metrics.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Authority advances industrial park land sale

The Authority authorized negotiations to sell approximately 21.95 acres at Cane Creek Centre Industrial Park for $35,000 per acre and granted a two-year right of first refusal on adjacent property for a nonrefundable $10,000 fee.

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Briefing

Dec 15, 2025

Authority Advances $18.15 Million Property Purchase

The Authority unanimously authorized negotiations to purchase approximately 72.33 acres at 707 Mt. Cross Road for $18.15 million, with plans to lease the property back to Averett University. Members also approved a transfer of up to $215,000 from unrestricted funds to close out fiscal year 2025 expenses; the Authority reported receiving $1.15 million from a right-of-way sale.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Authority approves October financial report

The Authority accepted its financial report in a unanimous 4-0 vote. October expenditures included $36,411 for engineering work, $10,207.75 for paving stones at the megasite, $8,847.99 in loan interest, and $46,684.22 in Hawkins’ Building rent received for September and October.

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Briefing

Oct 15, 2025

Authority advances two $500,000 brownfield grants

The Authority approved actions involving two $500,000 brownfield grants: ratifying a grant for cemetery relocation and authorizing an application to repurpose existing structures at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill Project. It also approved restructuring Fastech's $630,000 loan, including interest-only payments through 2027, and authorized negotiations for about 38 acres of additional right of way in exchange for $1.15 million.

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Briefing

Sep 8, 2025

Authority Approves $385,000 Cemetery Budget Amendment

The Authority unanimously approved a budget amendment of up to $385,000 from its unassigned fund balance to advance a cemetery project, including payments for contractors, design work, maintenance, and transportation. It also approved a battery-storage easement option with an annual fee of $50,000 for up to five years and a stated easement purchase price of $250 million.

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