News Releases

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...

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...

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...

WARDELL, VA – APRIL 29, 2022 – When it comes to hot dogs, the Route 19 Hot Dog Shop not only has all-beef hot dogs, but the homemade slaw and chili to go with them. Sweet tangy pulled pork BBQ and fresh cut fries are two other specialties on the menu which also...

ST. PAUL, VA – APRIL 27, 2022 – More than just a full-service coffee shop, The Coffee Station in St. Paul, Va., also calls itself a mini-bakery and when it opens in early summer, it will also offer baked goods as well as space for local artisans to display and sell...

Grants Approved for Two New Workforce Development Projects LEBANON, VA – APRIL 22, 2022 --  Two grants which combined totaled $300,000 were approved for projects in Russell and Wise counties Thursday during a meeting of the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development...

GRUNDY, VA – APRIL 19, 2022 -- The Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority (CFX) board met Monday afternoon and was joined by U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine to talk about the future of the expressway project and what $1.995 million in new federal funding appropriated for the...

VANSANT, VA – APRIL 8, 2022 – Helping area children reach developmental milestones and working with adults to help them regain their independence after an illness or injury are two of the primary areas in which Hand in Hand, PLLC focuses. Amy Cook opened the...

HAYSI, VA – APRIL 1, 2022 – Matthew Mullins’ love of fast cars and luxury vehicles translated into a business recently as he opened American Muscle Detailing, LLC  in Dickenson County. The new business provides exterior and interior detailing, as well as waxing and...

RICHLANDS, VA – MARCH 22, 2022 – Seeking to capitalize on the growing tourism industry in Southwest Virginia’s e-Region, Appalachian Adventures & Outfitters, Inc., opened its UTV rental business in Richlands, Va., not far from the entrance to Spearhead Trails’...

PENNINGTON GAP, VA – MARCH 14, 2022 – Smart solutions to agricultural issues are what SoVa Gardens in Pennington Gap, Va., strives to provide for its customers. Organic farming is a primary focus of the business co-owned by Orville Overton and Brandon Moore. Appa...

BIG STONE GAP, VA – MARCH 10, 2022 – As Elise and Robert Bloomer have worked to develop the 404 Café and Creamery, LLC in Big Stone Gap, Va., purchasing made in Virginia ingredients has been a top priority – from coffee and chips, to ice cream. Soups, sandwiches and...

Highest Quantity of Loans, Grants Approved in VCEDA History During 2021 LEBANON, VA – MARCH 7, 2022 --  Sixty new projects and expansions/retentions in all eight Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) localities resulting in more than $211 million...

(VCEDA Editor's Note: VCEDA congratulates Signco on its decision to expand to Tazewell County, bringing with it 19 new jobs. In choosing Tazewell County, the company cited the workforce and its strong core values of family and innovation as being keys to its decision,...

LEBANON, VA – MARCH 3, 2022 – A desire to help make every house a home with personalized décor and furniture pieces is the reason Andrew Mays and his wife, Ashley, said they opened Southern Charm Décor LLC in Russell County. Affordable custom-made furniture and...

LEBANON, VA – FEBRUARY 18, 2022 -- Several projects anticipated to create more than 100 new full-time and part-time jobs in Southwest Virginia’s e-Region were approved Thursday during a meeting of the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Board of...

RICHLANDS, VA – FEBRUARY 16, 2022 – Helping clients to solve their technology needs while providing them with the data they need to grow is the primary focus of Arsenal Development LLC, a new technology consulting service specializing in data analytics and software...

PENNINGTON GAP, VA – FEBRUARY 14, 2022 – Driver education -- both classroom and behind the wheel instruction -- as well as driver improvement and tutoring for license and learner’s permits are among the multiple services offered by Lee Driving School in Pennington...