Effort, Discipline, Faith, and Positive Choices

Most people know him as “Peanut.” “I had the nickname before a real name,” George Perdue said. After being born in Germany, he has lived in Danville for the last fifty years. Perdue retired from Lowes after thirty years of service. Recently, he married his best friend, Jessi, on Bridge Street in Danville. “We love... Read More

Entrepreneurship, Local

February 3, 2023

Never a Dull Moment

Jessica South Perdue was born in New York and lived in Pennsylvania and West Virginia before settling in Danville after he mother took a job with Corning Glass. You’ve probably seen her artwork around Danville without even knowing it. She has been a tattoo artist for 25 years. Along with her husband, “Peanut,” a fellow... Read More

Arts + Music, Entrepreneurship, Local

November 12, 2020

The Ever-Adapting World of Small Business

British entrepreneur James Caan said it best, “Nothing will replace the thrill of creating a profitable company from scratch.” From being the master of your own destiny, to being your own boss, to having an impact on your community, to watching what you’ve built become grown, entrepreneurs and small business owners have feelings like none... Read More

Business, Cover Feature, Entrepreneurship, Local

October 12, 2018

2108 Young Professionals: Lakesha Reed-Curtis

Lakesha Reed-Curtis was born and raised in Danville. She is a wife, mother of two, a registered nurse, an author, and entrepreneur. Reed-Curtis owns Medical Solutions Academy in Danville. Medical Solutions Academy specializes in short-term healthcare training such as nurse aide, phlebotomy, practical nursing, and medical assistant. We sat down with Lakesha to discuss what... Read More

Entrepreneurship, Local, People, Young Professionals

June 18, 2018

Reality Check Part III: It’s all about the cash flow

All businesses are equal in the eyes of financial failure. Many people are under the false impression that well-established businesses are safe from any form of financial collapse; however, the reality is that all businesses are at risk of financial mishaps. Companies, large and small, are vulnerable. Likewise, just as easy as a company can... Read More

Business, Entrepreneurship, Local

May 9, 2018

Reality Check Part II: Starting a Business

If you haven’t read Part I, click here. So, this is it: you’re ready to start a business and you’ve already gone through an early assessment to make sure this is really what you want to do. Some of the early assessment includes: Determining if you’re ready for the full commitment Brainstorming your idea with... Read More

Business, Entrepreneurship

April 10, 2018

A Plan For Our Region’s Future

“I love it when a plan comes together.” That phrase was made famous in the 1980s on the television show, The A-Team. It’s also a great way to describe the latest major economic development project for the Danville-Pittsylvania County region: Panacea Biomatx, and how The Launch Place helped make it all happen. Last month, Governor... Read More

Business, Entrepreneurship, Local

March 12, 2018

The Launch Place Adds “IoT” Company to Portfolio

A new company joined the diverse portfolio of The Launch Place. Chapel Hill-based mesur.io, an internet of things (IoT) company that focuses on providing ag-based businesses with automated data tracking and analytics, received a $200,000 seed investment. This partnership makes mesur.io The Launch Place’s thirteenth venture since 2014. The Launch Place, a nonprofit investment group... Read More

Business, Entrepreneurship, Local

March 8, 2018

Reality Check: I’m Thinking of Starting My Own Business

Have you ever been out with friends and during your conversation, an idea comes to you? Maybe you’re lying in bed at night before falling asleep and a thought crosses your mind that you believe could be a great business. We’ve all heard the stories. Popular belief tells us that this is how most great... Read More

Business, Entrepreneurship, Local