2026 Annual Membership Meeting

The Future Is Regional: Introducing the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC)
The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites you to our 2026 Annual Meeting — a forward-focused conversation about the next chapter of economic growth in our region.

This year’s program will spotlight the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC) — Virginia’s newest megaregion and a bold initiative designed to accelerate long-term economic growth across Danville, Martinsville, Roanoke, and the New River Valley — including every county and locality in between.
BRIC is supported by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization bringing together senior business leaders, policymakers, economic developers, planning agencies, and community partners to align strategy and drive investment at a scale our region has never seen before.

This is about more than geography.
It’s about coordinated leadership.
It’s about competitive advantage.
It’s about our future.

Featured Presentation:

John Martin - CEO & President, S.I.R.

Rachel Yost - Managing Partner, S.I.R.

Founded in 1964 in Richmond, Virginia, S.I.R. is a boutique strategic management consultancy that works with companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and communities to solve complex challenges and plan for sustainable growth. John will share a broader context about the concept and impact of a megaregion approach and Rachel will share more specifically about the BRIC megaregion and organization.

Panel Discussion
Following the keynote presentation, John will be joined by:

Ben Davenport, First Piedmont Corporation, Davenport Energy

Tim Clark, Blair Construction

Together, they will explore the opportunities, implications, and next steps for our business community within this new megaregional framework.

Why Attend?

Understand how BRIC positions our region for increased investment and growth
Hear directly from leaders shaping this initiative
Engage in a high-level conversation about regional competitiveness
Connect with fellow business and community leaders committed to our future

If you care about the long-term trajectory of Danville, Pittsylvania County, and the broader region, this Annual Meeting is one you won’t want to miss. Register today and be part of the conversation shaping our region’s future.

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