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$50,000 VCEDA Grant to Assist with SRRA Development of Coeburn Center
COEBURN, VA – JANUARY 14, 2022 -- A $50,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Tourism Capital Improvement Matching Fund to be used to finance building renovations and improvements to assist with the development of the Spearhead...
VCEDA Grant to Solar Workforce Accelerator Program Projected to Create Up to 84 New Solar Energy Jobs
LEBANON, VA – JANUARY 11, 2022 -- Up to 84 full-time jobs in the field of solar energy are projected to be created through the new Solar Workforce Accelerator program being funded by an up to $225,000 grant recently approved by the Virginia Coalfield Economic...
$150,000 VCEDA Grant Closed on Dickenson County Sportsman’s Complex
CLINTWOOD, VA – JANUARY 7, 2022 -- An up to $150,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to assist with the continued development of the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority’s (SRRA) Sportsman’s Complex in Dickenson County was...
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Competitive Performance
RAVEN, VA – DECEMBER 31, 2021 – From mobile welding to handyman and carpentry-related services, Competitive Performance owner Scott Davis said his new business caters to both commercial and residential clients. Competitive Performance, a sole proprietorship, is a...
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Southwest Virginia Energy Consultants, Inc.
NORTH TAZEWELL, VA – DECEMBER 29, 2021 – Assisting commercial businesses, homeowners and agricultural businesses in growing their use of solar energy in the region is one of the primary goals of Southwest Virginia Energy Consultants, Inc., a new business located in...
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Fitness Authority LLC
HONAKER, VA – DECEMBER 22, 2021 – With the new year just around the corner and new year’s resolutions with it, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about a gym membership, according to Rey Perez, owner of Fitness Authority LLC, a new gym which opened earlier this...
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Wise Guys Pools
WISE, VA – DECEMBER 17, 2021 – While winter is the off-season for homeowners as far as getting a pool project underway, it’s the perfect time of year to plan for those projects, according to Jordan Hughes, owner of Wise Guys Pools. Hughes Enterprises LLC, doing...
VCEDA Awards Funds from New Renewable Energy Fund to SWCC
WARDELL, VA – DECEMBER 15, 2021 -- A ceremonial check representing the up to $244,126 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) for Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) to be used for workforce development and training in support...
Bass and Brass LLC Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
HAYSI VA – DECEMBER 13, 2021 – When Bass and Brass LLC opened earlier this year, owner Tessa Deel’s goal was to create a one-stop shop for hunting and fishing supplies and a place where sportsmen could buy, sell and trade their gear and equipment. Bass and Brass LLC...
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Porter’s Lawncare, LLC
CLINTWOOD, VA – DECEMBER 9, 2021 – When it comes to outdoor lawncare and landscaping services, Porter’s Lawncare, LLC, provides a variety of services to meet both business and homeowner needs throughout the year. Porter’s Lawncare, LLC, owned and operated by Michael...
Virginia CFX Authority Learns Economic Impact Study Results
LEBANON – DECEMBER 7, 2021 -- The cumulative economic impact of the Coalfields Expressway (CFX) during a 50-year span is estimated to be $12.8 billion in 2021 dollars, according to a study of the proposed roadway presented to members of the Virginia Coalfields...
Ruby Bea’s Boutique LLC Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
COEBURN, VA – DECEMBER 6, 2021 – Shopping until you drop just got easier when Ruby Bea’s Boutique opened earlier this year, including with it a mobile option for ease of customer shopping. “We stop and you shop” is the mobile store’s motto as it goes from location to...
Elite Fitness Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
RICHLANDS, VA – DECEMBER 3, 2021 – Physical fitness is and always has been an ongoing demand and Chad Cole said that was one of the reasons tipping the scales in his decision to move forward in opening Elite Fitness, a new gym in the Town of Richlands. Elite Fitness...
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for HomeTown Pharmacy
RAVEN, VA – NOVEMBER 30, 2021 – Serving the needs of their community is important to Hilary and Tony Deskins and utilizing Hilary’s pharmacy degree from the Appalachian College of Pharmacy in nearby Oakwood, Va., the Deskins’ opened a full-service pharmacy, HomeTown...
VCEDA Approves $100,000 Grant for Scott County EDA to Benefit VFP Inc. Expansion Project
DUFFIELD, VA – NOVEMBER 22, 2021 -- An up to $100,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to the Scott County Economic Development Authority to assist with an expansion of VFP, Inc., which is projected to bring 30 new jobs to Scott...
VCEDA Continues to Drive Success in Job Creation, Private Investment in Region
LEBANON, VA – NOVEMBER 19, 2021 -- The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority has continued to drive success in job creation and private investment in the region, despite the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, VCEDA Executive Director/General...
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Nancy’s Downtown Boutique
BLUEFIELD, VA – NOVEMBER 17, 2021 – After working in the retail clothing sector for more than 20 years, Nancy Grant decided the time was right to venture out on her own and instead of working in retail for others, to own and operate her own store, Nancy’s Downtown...
Skyline Fabricating Inc. to Expand in Buchanan County, Add 22 New Jobs
GRUNDY, VA – NOVEMBER 9, 2021 -- The location of a new business at Southern Gap will bring with it up to 22 new jobs later this year as Skyline Fabricating Inc. expands its Buchanan County, Virginia operations. The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority...