Corrie Bobe, the Director of the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism, has been named to the Virginia 500 2023 Women Leaders list. 

Bobe joined the Danville Office of Economic Development in November 2009. Bobe is responsible for leading the organization’s mission to improve the economic health and quality of life of the city of Danville through the creation and retention of jobs, building of local wealth, and increasing the tax base.

Prior to her current position, Bobe served as Assistant Director and led redevelopment efforts within Danville’s award-winning River District. She also serves as staff to the Industrial Development Authority of Danville, Virginia, the Danville Pittsylvania Regional Industrial Facility Authority and the Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority.