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

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This Veterans Day, November 11, we proudly honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your dedication, sacrifice and commitment to our freedom will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service today and every day. #vceda #VeteransDay

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Members of the Virginia CFX Authority, including Executive Director Jonathan Belcher, attended a Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board meeting focusing on the Bristol District last week which was designed to gather input on needed road projects in the region.

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The next projects to focus on in relation to advancing the Coalfields Expressway was a topic for discussion November 5 during a meeting of the Virginia Coalfields Expressway Authority in Abingdon, VA. https://t.co/rSGCSzvu32

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VCEDA Business Development Specialists Charlotte Mullins and Diane Thomas represented VCEDA at the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing Awards Banquet last month. VCEDA was also a sponsor of the event.
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VCEDA Business Development Specialists Charlotte Mullins and Diane Thomas represented VCEDA at the NextGen Talks: Life Sciences conference, Oct 26–28, 2026 in Alexandria, VA. #vceda #nextgen #lifesciences

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VCEDA Executive Director/General Counsel Jonathan Belcher was among the region’s business, economic development, education and transportation leaders attending a roundtable discussion focused on the Southwest Virginia Inland Port project and the opportunities it presents.

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VCEDA was in attendance and exhibited at the 2026 SWVA Small Business Symposium - Access to Capital event held October 21, 2026 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA. #vceda #smallbusinesssysmposium #entrepreneurship #growyourbusiness

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VCEDA was there to help welcome Virginia's first Director of Outdoor Recreation, Heather Barrar, at a reception held in her honor, hosted by the Friends of Southwest Virginia, at Heartwood in Abingdon, VA October 14. Barrar began her statewide tour in Southwest Virginia. #vceda

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VCEDA was in attendance and exhibited at the Governor's Summit on Rural Prosperity in Lexington, VA. The event brought together rural leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from across the Commonwealth to discuss rural economic development, leadership and community advancement.

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Cozy cabins, a wedding venue and ultimately a mountain coaster experience all in one location is what Carolyn and Greg Wimmer have planned as they develop Wimmers Woodlands, a destination tourist spot, in the Abbs Valley section of Tazewell County, VA,
https://t.co/oPvWVFL2gE

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Custom garments, sewing repairs and alterations, precision laser cutting services for fabrics and material and on-site sewing machine repairs are among the services to be offered by Gerald Vandyke as he opens DMG Sewing LLC.
https://t.co/9XKgbAiCje

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VCEDA Business Development Specialists Diane Thomas and Charlotte Mullins will be at the SWVA Small Business Symposium: Access to Capital meeting at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Oct. 21. Still time to register:
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VCEDA, one of the LEAD SWVA program sponsors, was pleased to host the current LEAD SWV cohort in Lebanon, VA last week. VCEDA Executive Director/General Counsel Jonathan Belcher provided an overview of VCEDA and its history and impact in the region. #vceda

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VCEDA was in attendance at the EO Year in Review meeting and luncheon, Oct. 1 at the EO Center in Abingdon, VA. VCEDA Business Development Specialist Diane Thomas, right, represented VCEDA at the event. She is pictured here with EO Board Member AJ Robinson, of Tazewell County.

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From pastries and cinnamon rolls, to savory quiches, ham and swiss croissants, custom made cakes and more, BB’s Bakery & Café in Pennington Gap, VA offers a varied menu, said owner Briana Belcher, who prides herself on making items from scratch daily.
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Premium residential remodeling and custom home building services grounded in craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail are what David Lawson strives to bring to every job with his new business, Lawson Custom Builders, LLC in Wise, VA.
https://t.co/w5l3YaVUYR

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Solar development in Southwest Virginia was the topic of discussion at a community meeting of the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia, October 1. Community members in attendance had the opportunity to learn more about solar development in the region. #vceda #solarworkgroup

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ICYMI: VCEDA issued its periodic e-news brief last week! If you are not already a subscriber, to be added to our email list, send your email address to [email protected] and we'll get you signed up to stay in the know! Read it here: https://t.co/uBlVWL1Ztj

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Smoked meats and tasty sides were foods Jimmy Osborne cooked just for family and friends until last year when he decided to turn his passion for cooking into a business, purchasing a food truck and opening Jimmy’s Pit Stop BBQ, LLC. https://t.co/OBOWRHeiHO

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Kandi Sigmon has always had a passion for baking and cake decorating, but took things to a new level when she opened her new business, Kandi Kakes, LLC in North Tazewell, VA, specializing in made-to-order cakes and sweet treats. https://t.co/AAm7j9q50k