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

One Step At A Time, LLC Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
BIG STONE GAP, VA – August 15, 2022 – Helping pediatric patients with their physical therapy needs is the goal Dr. Rebecca Bevins has for her new outpatient clinic, One Step At A Time, LLC. One of the things that makes her clinic unique is that it incorporates the use of hippotherapy – the use […]
VCEDA Closes $400,000 Loan to Assist with Appalachian Millworks & Cabinetry, LLC Expansion
RICHLANDS, VA – AUGUST 5, 2022 – A $400,000 loan to be used to finance building construction, renovations and improvements to streamline its manufacturing and assist with an expansion of Appalachian Millworks & Cabinetry in Tazewell County, bringing with it a net new 15 full-time jobs and $1,050,000 in private investment was closed recently by […]
Far Fetched Grooming LLC Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
BIG STONE GAP, VA – JULY 27, 2022 – After years of working for someone else in the field of pet grooming, Kaylyn Laws decided it was time to open her own shop and now, a year later, she is preparing to celebrate her new business, Far Fetched Grooming LLC’s first year anniversary and grand […]
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Regional Map
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Click on the symbols: Find Airports that service the region. Check out Industrial Parks, Major Employers, Workforce Development, Higher Education and Hospitals.
