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By entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs: CreatorCon announces August launch
NORTON — Southwest Virginia entrepreneurs soon will have their own conference to learn from others about expanding their businesses or entering new ventures. Officials from Norton, UVA Wise and economic development coalition Opportunity Southwest Virginia joined...
Book shop to open in former Gate City bakery
GATE CITY — What was once home to The Family Bakery will now be the location of a new family business, Maple Tree Book Shop and Coffee House. Owners Steve and Connie Adkins, along with their daughter Catie Cox, have transformed the space into a bookstore and coffee...
UVA Wise is Open for Business
Do you have an idea for a business or want to expand an existing one? UVA Wise is offering a new program to help. The CO.STARTERS Core program, powered by the Hatch Business Accelerator, is a 10-week cohort that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights,...
Coalfield Development Corporation, UVA Wise and regional partners host first Appalachian Social Enterprise Summit
Coalfield Development Corporation, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) and other regional partners are hosting the tri-state area’s first Appalachian Social Enterprise Summit. The one-day summit which will be held Oct. 4 at Marshall University in...
Recent UVA Wise Graduate Opens New Gift Shop in Norton
UVA Wise alumna Annie Jordan, who graduated with an elementary education degree this December, planned to teach for her first few years out of college. Instead, she took a big risk, used her own savings and doubled down on her entrepreneurial spirit to choose a...
Opportunity Appalachia Awards 16 projects
Opportunity Appalachia today announced selection of 16 projects to participate in a program to bring jobs, business support, and investment to Central Appalachia. The selected projects propose to create over 1,800 jobs and attract over $365 million in financing to...
COVID-19 Resources and Assistance for Small Businesses and Startups
As we collectively navigate the uncertainty of the recent health crisis, Opportunity SWVA is committed to supporting our Southwest Virginia startups and small businesses during this time. This situation is fluid and changes day by day. We have compiled a list of...
Opportunity Appalachia Recognized as a Leading Opportunity Zone Catalyst in New National List
The Forbes OZ 20: Top Opportunity Zone Catalysts, a partnership between the Sorenson Impact Center and Forbes, have today (December 12, 2019) announced a new list recognizing community organizations and OZ Funds that are committed to achieving equitable economic...