VCEDA

VCEDA markets Southwest Virginia's e-Region with a focus on electronic information technology, energy, education, emerging technologies and entrepreneurs.

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Project funding for workforce development in Wise; a mine-pool geothermal feasibility study in Buchanan; and HVAC improvements at the Jettie Baker Center in Dickenson were among the items approved Thursday during a meeting of the VCEDA board.
https://t.co/Tyixu13wPa

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An up to $40,000 grant to be used to finance a preliminary engineering report and environmental impact review study for a possible housing development in Tazewell County was closed recently between VCEDA and the Tazewell County IDA. https://t.co/7EfoXNDknO
#vceda #tazewellcounty

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ICYMI: VCEDA issued its periodic e-News Brief on Friday. You can see it here: https://t.co/niHXeU9way If you would like to subscribe, send us your email address and we can add you to our subscriber list! #vceda #ICYMI #enewsbrief #subscribe #stayinformed

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Just a reminder .... Ready to launch your future in Artificial Intelligence? CGI and James Madison University have teamed up to launch JMU’s Bridge2AI — the doors are being opened to AI-driven careers for adult learners. https://t.co/fbWwWshHWz.

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Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority and VCEDA members were pleased to join VDOT and a host of state, federal and local officials at the ribbon cutting event today marking the opening of the newest three-mile section of Corridor Q of the Coalfields Expressway (Rt. 460/121).

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Nine loans and grants totaling $7.83 million were approved Thursday during a meeting of the VCEDA board in Lebanon, VA.
https://t.co/FFqzupuX64
#vceda #economicdevelopment #loans #grants #sitestudy

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and a host of others cut the ribbon today marking the expansion of White Rock Truss & Components, LLC in Lee County, VA. The expansion will see the company invest $1.5 million in the project and create 27 jobs.
To read more: https://t.co/TWv7dJMRB6

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ICYMI: We issued our periodic e-newsbrief yesterday! You can find it at https://t.co/mWkP4q1PLg. To subscribe and receive it in your inbox, email [email protected] and we'll add you to our subscribers list! #vceda #ICYMI #enewsbrief #subscribe

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Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Executive Director/General Counsel Jonathan Belcher has been named to the Virginia Business Power 500 listing for the fourth year in a row. To read more: https://t.co/luOlTqzm3d. #vceda #virginiabusiness #power500list

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VCEDA and the coal and natural gas industries in Southwest Virginia continue to play a critical role in the region’s economic growth and diversification, according to a recent study released by Chmura Economics & Analytics. https://t.co/6BjTnKCA03

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The Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority congratulates Wrap Technologies on selecting Norton, VA, for its next manufacturing location. The announcement was made today in Norton by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. https://t.co/E7v38JhQan

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VCEDA congratulates VFP on yet another expansion of its manufacturing operation in Scott County. VCEDA previously approved a $100,000 grant for workforce development to assist VFP with expansion which will be used on this project.
https://t.co/gQyqvif59F #vceda #vfpinc

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VCEDA was pleased to take part in the ribbon cutting with Gov. Glenn Youngkin Friday at the CNX Resources new regional office in Richlands, VA. We congratulate CNX, Tazewell County and the Town of Richlands! https://t.co/hfCrH1g9Dy
#vceda #cnxresources

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VCEDA congratulates Simmons Equipment Company on its expansion project in Lebanon, VA, announced by the governor. VCEDA has approved a $187,500 workforce development and training grant a $500,000 loan to the Russell County IDA for facility improvements. https://t.co/xOR7njWXYE.

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.@CGI_USA has two locations in Virginia, including their U.S. headquarters and an onshore IT delivery center in @RussellCo_VA. Hear Tim Hurlebaus, President of CGI, discuss what makes Virginia stand out among competitors. @FairfaxEDA @VAeRegion #NOVAEDA

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Check out our ad in the June issue of Virginia Business Magazine! The ad features information about our Seed Capital Matching Grant program. Featured is Brad Deel, of Clintwood, a drone photographer and videographer, who was among the first recipients of a grant from that program

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Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick and members of her staff were in Southwest Virginia Monday to meet with business and education leaders and to talk about economic development initiatives. VCEDA was pleased to be in attendance. #VCEDA #economicdevelopment

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Two loans and one grant with the potential to create 107 full-time jobs, in addition to 40 construction-related jobs, were approved for projects in Buchanan, Russell and Wise counties during a VCEDA meeting Thursday.
https://t.co/DwSyxoeAv5 #vceda #economicdevelopment

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VCEDA was pleased to be a sponsor of the SWVA Legislative Reception in Richmond last night. A big thank you to all the residents of SWVA who turned out to show the best of the region and to the Governor, Lt. Gov., Attorney General and the SWVA delegation who joined us!#VCEDA

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Congratulations to Tazewell County's Elgin Separation Solutions, which recently graduated from the VEDP Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. Elgin is one of 16 companies across the Commonwealth to graduate from the program this year. https://t.co/w3CeSbeEqq. #vceda