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About Dickenson County

Dickenson County known as Virginia’s Baby was established in 1880.

Dickenson County Visitor’s Center welcomes visitors to the county. Located in the Town of Clintwood, the Visitor Center also houses the Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce and the Dr. Phipps Family Museum. Brochures, Rack cards, maps and other information may be obtained at the Visitor’s Center & Chamber of Commerce.

Dickenson County is abundant in outdoor activities and has a very rich heritage cultural. From mountain scenic drives offering some of the best views of the mountains in Virginia to hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching, horseback riding or motorcycling, you will find these and many more things to do in our county. For more information on tourism, please visit our new county website at www.dickensonva.org or call the tourism director at 276-926-6074.

Dickenson County is home to the Breaks Interstate Park, one of two interstate parks in the USA, John Flannagan Dam & Reservoir, Birch Knob Tower (a view of 5 states on a clear day), Virginia Scenic Rt. 611, Cumberland Mountain Scenic Drive, Cranesnest Hiking Biking and Horseback Trail and nearby campground, White Water Rafting during the first 4 weekends in October on the Virginia Scenic Russell Fork River, Trans America Bike Rt. (rt.76) , The Crooked Road, Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, Rivers to Ridges Artisan trail, The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Music Center, Clinchco Coal Miners Memorial , the Veterans Memorial Walk of Honor in Haysi. and the World War I and II monument in the Town of Clintwood.

Some recent economic development projects include the consolidation of schools with a State-of-the–Art School (high & middle) and a Career Center under construction featuring a Sports Complex. The Haysi Ridgeview Trail (OHV/ATV) has recently been completed. A Sleep Inn Suites in Clintwood featuring 53 rooms recently opened. Shortly, construction will begin on a new industrial site at Red Onion to accommodate light and heavy industrial companies.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dickenson County

Industrial Development Authority of Dickenson County
Dana Cronkhite, MSW
Director of Economic Development
Office: 276.926.1699
Cell: 276.337.8023
dcronkhite@dickensonva.org

Dickenson County Chamber of Commerce
Director, Rita Surratt
Ph: (276) 926-6074
Email: chamber@dcwin.org

Dickenson County Census

Properties for New Businesses

Towns:

Clintwood

Haysi

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Accelerating Appalachia

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Accelerating Appalachia is a nature-based business accelerator, connecting innovative businesses, investors and mentors aligned with people, place and prosperity.

Accelerating Appalachia is a nature-based business accelerator, connecting innovative businesses, investors and mentors aligned with people, place and prosperity. Read more...

Appalachian Spring

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Appalachian Spring is a partnership of community and regional development, tourism, environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and entrepreneurial assistance stakeholders to develop and promote Southwest Virginia as a world class destination of natural and recreational assets for visitation and enjoyment.

Appalachian Spring is a partnership of community and regional development, tourism, environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and entrepreneurial assistance stakeholders to develop and promote Southwest Virginia as a world class destination of natural and recreational assets for visitation and enjoyment. Read more...

Business Plan Resources and Templates

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Bplans provides a wealth of information on how to prepare a business plan. The website has free templates, sample business plans, outlines, and etc. This is a great resource to use in conjunction with your Small Business Development Counselor.

Templates

Pitch Deck
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Bplans provides a wealth of information on how to prepare a business plan. The website has free templates, sample business plans, outlines, and etc. This is a great resource to use in conjunction with your Small Business Development Counselor. Templates Pitch Deck Venture Capital Template provides assistance on composing a meaningful and successful presentation regarding your business venture. Cash Flow Template Read more...

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...

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

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Entrepreneurial ecosystems describe communities or regions that foster an overall business climate supportive of entrepreneurship. These communities portray a positive, enthusiastic attitude that infuses an entrepreneurial culture; one that asks “how can we help you start and succeed at business?” There are many resources and incentives that communities can offer to new and existing entrepreneurs to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Check out a few helpful tools to help strengthen your entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Entrepreneurial ecosystems describe communities or regions that foster an overall business climate supportive of entrepreneurship. These communities portray a positive, enthusiastic attitude that infuses an entrepreneurial culture; one that asks “how can we help you start and succeed at business?” There are many resources and incentives that communities can offer to new and existing entrepreneurs to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Check Read more...

Hatch Business Accelerator

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Hatch Business Accelerator

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Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority

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Recognizing that the Coalfield Counties have a unique culture and history, the VA General Assembly created the Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority in 1993 to tell our authentic story and promote this region as an attractive tourism destination. Focusing on our exciting outdoor adventure and relaxing scenic beauty, Heart of Appalachia promotes the westernmost counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Wise and the City of Norton.

Recognizing that the Coalfield Counties have a unique culture and history, the VA General Assembly created the Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority in 1993 to tell our authentic story and promote this region as an attractive tourism destination. Focusing on our exciting outdoor adventure and relaxing scenic beauty, Heart of Appalachia promotes the westernmost counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Read more...

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...

Marketing Plan

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Mplans offers a variety of information regarding all marketing aspects. The website has free sample marketing plans, how to articles, marketing plan outline and etc.

Mplans offers a variety of information regarding all marketing aspects. The website has free sample marketing plans, how to articles, marketing plan outline and etc. Read more...

Programs

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SCORE

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SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for nearly fifty years.

Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to our network of 12,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at very low cost.

SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for nearly fifty years. Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to our network of 12,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no Read more...

Small Business & Supplier Diversity

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The 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.

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The 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. Links: Upcoming Events Website Read more...

Small Business Development Center

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The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides free and confidential one-on-one counseling as well as business education opportunities and resources to help entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers improve their business. Many of the Virginia Small Business Development Centers are located at colleges across the commonwealth. Each site has trained counselors to assist entrepreneurs in starting and managing a business. Services available consist of management training, research data, business plan, financial analysis and etc. The mission of the SBDC is to foster small business success and grow Southwest Virginia’s economy.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides free and confidential one-on-one counseling as well as business education opportunities and resources to help entrepreneurs, small business owners and managers improve their business. Many of the Virginia Small Business Development Centers are located at colleges across the commonwealth. Each site has trained counselors to assist entrepreneurs in starting and managing a business. Read more...

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Resource Navigator

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Spearhead Trails

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“…a system of recreational trails and appurtenant facilities, including trailhead centers, parking areas, camping facilities, picnic areas, recreational areas, historic or cultural interpretive sites, and other facilities…”

“…a system of recreational trails and appurtenant facilities, including trailhead centers, parking areas, camping facilities, picnic areas, recreational areas, historic or cultural interpretive sites, and other facilities…” Read more...

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