Ben J. Davenport

American National Bankshares, Inc. engages in the provision of financial products and services. It operates through the Community Banking and Wealth Management segments. The Community Banking segment is involved in making loans to and generating deposits from individuals and businesses. The Wealth Management segment includes estate planning, trust account administration, investment management, and retail brokerage. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Danville, VA.

Davenport Energy, Inc. provides petroleum and propane products. The firm serves agriculture, commercial, residential, and retail customers. It offers its oil and appliance hearth products through service stations and convenience stores. The company was founded by Ben J. Davenport, Sr. in 1941 and is headquartered in Chatham, VA.

Hargrave Military Academy is an educational institution that admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin. The academy uses the military model for organization, structure, and discipline, but there is no military obligation for graduates. Hargrave has a partnership with Averett University and their FAA-approved flight school to offer a flight program. The academy believes that every boy has the potential to be a leader and aims to provide the right environment and team to help them achieve their goals.

Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corporation (MBC) is a telecommunications company that operates over 2,000 miles of open-access fiber optic network, providing wholesale telecommunications transport, dark fiber, and colocation services. The private company is based in South Boston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. MBC's network reduces the cost of internet access for wholesale customers and reduces the time and cost to reach customers in rural markets. MBC is committed to advancing the innovation economy in southern Virginia through the SOVA Innovation Hub, a partnership between MBC and Microsoft.