Region One

Contact:

Kalen Hunter
276-870-7731

Region One includes the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe, and the cities of Bristol, Galax and Norton. The Appalachian Mountains run through many of the 13 counties and three cities that comprise the region.

www.goswva.org

CURRENT PROJECTS

Region One’s current projects can be found at the link below.

2022 REGION ONE SNAPSHOT

Population: 364,835

Average Annual Wage: $39,511

Targeted Industries:

Advanced Manufacturing

Energy and Minerals

Agriculture/Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Information and Emerging Technologies