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 Board Hears Update on Project Activity, Outreach Marketing
LEBANON, VA – June 16, 2022 – Members of the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) board heard an update on recent activities during a meeting of the board, Thursday at the VCEDA staff office in Lebanon, Va. VCEDA Executive Director/General Counsel Jonathan Belcher noted that so far this year, there have been five new […]
$100,000 VCEDA Grant to Russell County IDA to Assist with Polycap LLC Expansion
LEBANON, VA – June 14, 2022 – An additional 15 new full-time jobs are projected to be coming to Russell County, Va., through an expansion by Polycap LLC assisted by an up to $100,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Coalfield Workforce Development and Training Fund to the Russell County Industrial Development […]
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Huff Daddy BBQ
BIG STONE GAP, VA – June 9, 2022 – Traditional Texas-style barbecue is what customers of Huff Daddy BBQ will find when they visit the walk-up location of the barbecue storefront in Big Stone Gap, Va. Owned by Larry Huff, Huff Daddy BBQ offers carryout barbecue orders, as well as dining options on its front […]
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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.
