Southwest Virginia’s e-Region
electronic IT | energy | education
emerging technologies | entrepreneurs

Why Should You Choose Southwest Virginia’s e-Region for Your Business?
Strategically located in the eastern U.S., the region offers an ideal location to serve markets in the East, Mid-America and the world. Our region offers a qualified workforce, a pro-business environment, plus low tax rates, sites and buildings with infrastructure in place, unique incentive programs, and excellent quality of life for employers and their employees.
Find Your Place in Southwest Virginia’s e-Region
Discover what Southwest Virginia’s e-Region has to offer businesses looking for an East Coast location, growing businesses in the region’s communities and families seeking an excellent quality of life in southwestern Virginia, ranked as a top state for business. Southwest Virginia’s e-Region is focused on electronic information technology, energy, education, emerging technologies and entrepreneurs.




Prepared Workforce
Locating here, your company has access to tailored workforce training such as fast track software programming, IT help desk or advanced manufacturing technology. The region offers training in mechatronics, robotics, 3D printing, drone technology, cyber security, environmental technologies as well as software engineering.

Pro Business and Exceptional Living
Low taxes and cost of living, a pro business environment, plus outstanding scenery and unique amenities make locating and living in our corner of Virginia a good decision. Having virtual employees, teleworking, or sharing co-working spaces are also options in our region.

Unique Incentive Programs
The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority offers several unique incentive and financing programs designed to bring jobs and economic diversification to Southwest Virginia’s e-Region. Aggressive financing packages can be offered, including one for companies new to Virginia.
Industry Highlights





Latest News

Air Fiber Communications, Inc. Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
HONAKER, VA – January 27, 2023 – Expanding Internet service to help eliminate the digital divide for those living in rural areas of Russell County, Va., is the primary goal of Air Fiber Communications, Inc. as the new business seeks to provide residents with the ability to access remote work opportunities, utilize the Internet for […]
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for B’s Wigs, Extensions and Beauty Supply, LLC
NORTON, VA – January 25, 2023 – Helping others to feel good about themselves is something Gary Williams and his wife, Rebecca, hoped they could do as they opened B’s Wigs, Extensions and Beauty Supply, LLC in Norton, Va., which caters not only to those who are looking for a change in hairstyle, but also […]
Cluck Truck, LLC Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
BIG STONE GAP, VA – January 17, 2023 – If it’s chicken you’re looking for with a little dose of Southern hospitality, you’ll find it at Cluck Truck, LLC, a new mobile food truck primarily serving customers in the Big Stone Gap, Norton and Wise areas during the week and branching out to the Tri-Cities […]
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Regional Map
Check out Southwest Virginia’s e-Region on this interactive map.
Click on the symbols: Find Airports that service the region. Check out Industrial Parks, Major Employers, Workforce Development, Higher Education and Hospitals.
