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Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, September 25, 2026 Office of the GovernorCONTACT: press@governor.virginia.gov EO CompaniesCONTACT: Logan Nester, lnester@eoco.org, 276-525-1352 New Facilities & Expanded Services Planned for Danville/Pittsylvania County, Tazewell County, & Washington County RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today celebrated a $7.2 million federal disaster-recovery grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to expand high-quality childcare...
September 25, 2026
Press Releases
EO Companies to Expand Employer-Led Internships Among Higher Education Students
October 23, 2025
Press Releases
Next Chapter Begins: EO Acquires Former Food City Site to Spark Community Revitalization
September 24, 2025
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EO Secures $1.5M Federal Grant to Strengthen Youth Healthcare Workforce in Southwest Virginia
June 05, 2025
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EO Shared Services Alliance honors early childhood educators during Provider Appreciation Week
May 01, 2025
Press Releases
One year after its launch, the EO Shared Services Alliance (EOSSA) is already transforming operations for childcare providers in Southwest Virginia. Since January 2024, EOSSA...
February 26, 2025
Reports
Shared Services Alliance - 1 Year of Progress
The Shared Services Alliance (SSA) provides business coaching and back-office supports such as accounting, payroll, and human resources, to childcare providers in our region. These...
January 24, 2025
Newsletter
Internships and Other News - January EO News
In this issue of EO News, we cover hurricane relief for childcare providers, internships, people to meet in 2025, career coach volunteer opportunities, and new...
January 23, 2025
Press Releases
EO Unveils New Giving Programs to Empower Southwest Virginia and Drive Lasting Community Impact
December 19, 2024
