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Friends of Southwest Virginia

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By capitalizing on the unique qualities of our region, Southwest Virginia utilizes its cultural and natural assets to build a comprehensive, long-term, sustainable economy through initiatives like the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace (formerly Heartwood), The Crooked Road,’ Round The Mountain, and related cultural heritage organizations and venues that promote entrepreneurial and employment opportunities.

By capitalizing on the unique qualities of our region, Southwest Virginia utilizes its cultural and natural assets to build a comprehensive, long-term, sustainable economy through initiatives like the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace (formerly Heartwood), The Crooked Road,’ Round The Mountain, and related cultural heritage organizations and venues that promote entrepreneurial and employment opportunities. Read more...
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Nest

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The Nest is a collaborative facility for students and community members to gather and create business ideas and generate innovative strategies.

The Nest is a collaborative facility for students and community members to gather and create business ideas and generate innovative strategies. Read more...
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Business Guides & Reports

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Small Business Resource Guide Southwest Virginia Economic Report Economic Impact Report Virginia Guide to Incentives Read more...
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Wilderness Road

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To promote the Wilderness Road: Virginia’s Heritage Migration Route through tourism marketing, utilizing regional partnerships and promotion of cultural and historic resources in a way that advances economic development throughout our defined service area.

To promote the Wilderness Road: Virginia’s Heritage Migration Route through tourism marketing, utilizing regional partnerships and promotion of cultural and historic resources in a way that advances economic development throughout our defined service area. Read more...
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The Crooked Road

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The Crooked Road is celebrating 20 years of promoting old time and bluegrass music in the mountains of Southwest Virginia in 2024. Musical milestones are happening all along this cultural corridor including the 20th Anniversary of the Ralph Stanley Museum, the 10th Anniversary of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the 40th Anniversary of the Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree, and the 50th Anniversary of the Carter Family Fold.

The Crooked Road is celebrating 20 years of promoting old time and bluegrass music in the mountains of Southwest Virginia in 2024. Musical milestones are happening all along this cultural corridor including the 20th Anniversary of the Ralph Stanley Museum, the 10th Anniversary of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the 40th Anniversary of the Floyd Country Store Friday Night Read more...
Scale-Up-Business-Resources

GENEDGE: Emerging Business Program

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GENEDGE: Emerging Business Program

GENEDGE: Emerging Business Program Read more...
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My Southwest Virginia

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We continue to build a sustainable creative economy that preserves, protects and interprets our rich heritage and natural resources, creates jobs, and welcomes both visitors and new businesses to our region.

We continue to build a sustainable creative economy that preserves, protects and interprets our rich heritage and natural resources, creates jobs, and welcomes both visitors and new businesses to our region. Read more...
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190 Space Lab

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We are a collaborative workspace community located on Courthouse Hill at the intersection of Court Street and Main Street

We are a collaborative workspace community located on Courthouse Hill at the intersection of Court Street and Main Street Read more...
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Business One Stop

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The One Stop Virginia Department of Business Assistance works with existing businesses to foster growth and prosperity and assisting entrepreneurs in forming a lucrative business. They host a variety of educational events throughout the Commonwealth weekly. Topics range from selling to the state, social media, mobile marketing & eCommerce, iPad for business, accessing capital, and other business resources.

The One Stop Virginia Department of Business Assistance works with existing businesses to foster growth and prosperity and assisting entrepreneurs in forming a lucrative business. They host a variety of educational events throughout the Commonwealth weekly. Topics range from selling to the state, social media, mobile marketing & eCommerce, iPad for business, accessing capital, and other business resources. Read more...
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‘Round the Mountain

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‘Round the Mountain has focused its efforts to “promote sustainable economic development of the region’s communities by assisting local artisans with marketing, educational, and entrepreneurial opportunities,” to quote our mission statement.

‘Round the Mountain has focused its efforts to “promote sustainable economic development of the region’s communities by assisting local artisans with marketing, educational, and entrepreneurial opportunities,” to quote our mission statement. Read more...
Financial-Resources

People Incorporated

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People Incorporated of Virginia is one of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s largest and most successful Community Action Agencies. People Incorporated offers over 32 programs designed to, “give people a hand up, not a hand out.” People Incorporated Financial Services offers loans, development services and financial products to small and emerging businesses. People Incorporated Financial Services works to strengthen local economies in 22-jurisdiction service areas including the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Floyd, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe and the cities of Bristol, Galax and Norton in Southwest Virginia and the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

 

Business Loans

People Incorporated Financial Services strives to serve our business community in a way that empowers you, the entrepreneur, to achieve your goals of small-business ownership. Our team understands the unique challenges faced by small businesses and is dedicated to providing business services that fuel sustainable growth and drive success.

We offer:

  • Low-interest loans for startup and expansion
  • Business and marketing plan assistance
  • Technical support
  • Credit counseling
  • Access to small-business resources

You may be eligible if:

  • You have sufficient collateral
  • Your loan creates or maintains jobs for low- or moderate-income individuals
  • You are opening or expanding a small business in one of People Incorporated’s service areas

Take the first step toward success today! Contact our team to learn more!

Business Loans

People Incorporated of Virginia is one of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s largest and most successful Community Action Agencies. People Incorporated offers over 32 programs designed to, “give people a hand up, not a hand out.” People Incorporated Financial Services offers loans, development services and financial products to small and emerging businesses. People Incorporated Financial Services works to strengthen local economies in Read more...
Lifestyle-Business-Resources

Outdoor Rec Business Guide

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Outdoor Rec Business Guide

Outdoor Rec Business Guide Read more...

Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator 

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If you are starting or expanding a business, the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator (VHSBI) offers support, services, and education to help make your business succeed. Located in Abingdon, the VHSBI provides business planning assistance, free business classes, co-working spaces, and access to business development partners.

The VHSBI facility is equipped with high speed Internet, VoIP, conference facilities, and back-up power generation.

If you are starting or expanding a business, the Virginia Highlands Small Business Incubator (VHSBI) offers support, services, and education to help make your business succeed. Located in Abingdon, the VHSBI provides business planning assistance, free business classes, co-working spaces, and access to business development partners. The VHSBI facility is equipped with high speed Internet, VoIP, conference facilities, and back-up Read more...
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COgro – Co-working and LABS

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Facilities that cater to visionaries seeking to unlock new market potential with resources and amenities for businesses to thrive. Members have 24/7 access to unreserved or reserved open workstations, cubes, and one- to four-person team offices.

Facilities that cater to visionaries seeking to unlock new market potential with resources and amenities for businesses to thrive. Members have 24/7 access to unreserved or reserved open workstations, cubes, and one- to four-person team offices. Read more...
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Human Resources

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For information regarding human resources, visit the Virginia Employment Commission website.

For information regarding human resources, visit the Virginia Employment Commission website. Read more...
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Virginia Workers Compensation

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The Virginia Workers Compensation website is a great resource for workers compensation information.

The Virginia Workers Compensation website is a great resource for workers compensation information. Read more...
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Coal Heritage Trail

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Experience the cultural heritage of southwestern Virginia’s coal mining towns on over 300 miles of scenic byways. Driving through seven counties, travelers can see a range attractions such as working mines, museums, outdoor thrills, and mountain music halls.

Experience the cultural heritage of southwestern Virginia’s coal mining towns on over 300 miles of scenic byways. Driving through seven counties, travelers can see a range attractions such as working mines, museums, outdoor thrills, and mountain music halls. Read more...

Rural Business Digital Growth & Innovation Grant

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The Rural Small Business Digital Growth and Innovation Grant Program is designed to support small businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties by enhancing their online presence, increasing sales, and fostering long-term digital success. We’re investing funds directly into businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties to help them grow online!
Eligible businesses can receive up to $5,000 or more in digital support, including website development, online sales setup, marketing, professional content creation, cybersecurity improvements and more. Our goal is to equip businesses with the tools and training they need to succeed in the digital marketplace.  Eligible businesses are encouraged to apply and take advantage of training, mentorship, and technical support opportunities.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, allowing flexibility for businesses to apply at different times throughout the selection period. Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted or by December 2025.
The Rural Small Business Digital Growth and Innovation Grant Program is designed to support small businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties by enhancing their online presence, increasing sales, and fostering long-term digital success. We’re investing funds directly into businesses in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties to help them grow online! Eligible businesses can receive up to $5,000 or more in digital Read more...