Region One

Contact:

Shannon Blevins

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.

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REGION ONE SNAPSHOT

Population: 372,503

Average Annual Wage: $39,511

Regional Growth Industries:

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Agriculture
  • Food & Beverage Manufacturing
  • Information & Emerging Technology
  • Energy
  • Transportation & Logistics

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