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.
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Latest News

Virginia CFX Authority Representatives, Other Regional Leaders Address Need for CFX at VDOT Road Meeting
GRUNDY, VA – May 12, 2022 — The importance of the Coalfields Expressway (CFX) as a tool for economic development in the region, as well as a tool for roadway safety was stressed by Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority Chairman Jay Rife, Virginia CFX Authority Executive Director Jonathan Belcher and others Wednesday during a meeting in […]
VCEDA Hosts Discussions with Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade, VEDP
Economic Development, Education, Workforce, Met Coal Among Topics Addressed in Coalfield Region Visit LEBANON, VA — MAY 11, 2022 — Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick and Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) President & CEO Jason El Koubi took part in a series of regional roundtable discussions related to economic development, education, workforce […]
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Ole No. 3 Restaurant & Bar
POCAHONTAS, VA – MAY 9, 2022 – As Tom Wimmer watched Pocahontas, Va., continue to grow its tourism industry through the Pocahontas Exhibition Mine and the Spearhead and Hatfield McCoy trail systems nearby, he saw the time was right to open a restaurant to meet the needs of residents and tourists alike. As a result, […]
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Regional Map
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