Region One

Contact:

Kalen Hunter

khunter@uvawise.edu

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.

CURRENT PROJECTS

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

Current Projects

2021 REGION ONE SNAPSHOT

Population: 376,180

Average Annual Wage: $34,237

Unemployment Rate: 4.1%

Targeted Industries:

Advanced Manufacturing

Energy and Minerals

Agriculture/Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Information and Emerging Technologies

University of Virginia at Wise

Led by Shannon Blevins

Jim Baldwin

Moir Beamer | Chair

Sam Cassell

Lois Clarke

Blake Edwards

Richard Edwards

Todd Elswick

Mark Eschle

David Graf

Donna Henry

David Leonard

Josh Lewis

Ron McCall

Duane Miller

David Olive

Keith Perrigan

Mike Quillen

Beth Rhineheart | Vice Chair

Dean Sprinkle

Travis Staton

Mike Stollings

Browning Wynn II

Region 1 Annual Report - FY 2022

Application Materials

Growth and Diversification Plan (2017)

Growth and Diversification Plan (2019)

Growth and Diversification Plan (2021)

Regional Entrepreneurship Initiative (REI) Strategy

Contact Us

600 East Main Street, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23219

Tenants and Landlords - For information about Rent Relief call 1-833-RENT-RELIEF or email rrpsupport@egov.com

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