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

VCEDA, Buchanan IDA Close on $1.53 Million Loan for Shell Building
GRUNDY, VA – NOVEMBER 30, 2023 – A $1.53 million loan to be used to construct a new 20,000-30,000-square-foot shell building at Southern Gap was closed recently between the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) and the Buchanan County Industrial Development Authority (IDA). The Buchanan County IDA is currently without a single industrial type building […]
$200,000 VCEDA Grant for Workforce Development Approved for MECC
BIG STONE GAP, VA – NOVEMBER 17, 2023 – A $200,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Coalfield Workforce Development and Training Fund to be used for workforce development and training at Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) was closed recently between VCEDA and the college’s foundation. The funds will be used for […]
VCEDA Approves $694,645 Grant for Breaks Park Pool, Improvements
BREAKS, VA – NOVEMBER 13, 2023 – An up to a $694,645 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to the Breaks Interstate Park was recently closed. The funds, some of which have been reallocated from other projects which came in under budget at the park, will be used to develop infrastructure and […]
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Regional Map
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