
TECHnista Expands in Danville with $15M | Roanoke News
TECHnista is pouring $15.1 million into Danville to lease a 30,000-square-foot facility and create 22 new jobs, expanding its K-12 curriculum and workforce training for defense and advanced manufacturing—marking a major national scaling step for the education consulting firm, backed by state and local leaders who see it as a win for Virginia’s future-ready workforce. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www...
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An education consulting firm called Technista is putting $15.1 million into Danville. This company focuses on K-12 curriculum and developing workforces for defense and advanced manufacturing. They plan to lease a 30,000 square foot building and create at least 22 new jobs.
This move is all about growth for Technista. Their founder says the company was built on the idea of linking education with the needs of important industries. This expansion in Danville is a big step for them to scale their programs nationwide.
The governor highlighted that this investment shows the strength of Virginia's workforce and its business-friendly climate. She mentioned how Technista is connecting classroom learning to actual careers, which is crucial for national defense and growth.
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