News & Announcements
Official announcements, press releases and stories from SWVA Connections Co. and the businesses, organizations and communities we serve.
Following regional recovery efforts and landmark resilience initiatives, Southwest Virginia entrepreneurs are proving that true economic strength lies in neighbor-to-neighbor solidarity and agile reinvention.
New event approved: Christmas at the Market, Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
New event approved: Bedford Christmas Tree Lighting
New event approved: Blacksburg Turkey Trot
New event approved: Academy Presents: Holiday Makers Market
New event approved: Handmade for the Holidays Market
New event approved: The Main Street Christmas Revue
New event approved: Virginia Veterans Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony
New event approved: Abingdon Christmas Banquet
New event approved: Roanoke Christmas Banquet
New event approved: Lynchburg Christmas Banquet
New event approved: Abingdon Christmas Tree Lighting
New event approved: Hoots 'N 'Haints Family Festival
New event approved: Track or Treat
New event approved: Christmas Tree Lighting
From industrial suppliers in Abingdon and Wytheville to tech innovators in Blacksburg and Roanoke, Southwest Virginia businesses are building resilient growth through localized B2B partnerships and intentional regional networking.
From the Appalachian highlands to bustling downtown corridors, Southwest Virginia is pairing deep regional heritage with modern asset mapping and data-driven collaboration to unlock sustainable economic growth.
Discover how grassroots community action initiatives and small-scale catalyst grants are driving tangible revitalization across Southwest Virginia's towns.
Discover how advanced manufacturing innovations, leadership cohorts, and strategic community investments are driving long-term economic momentum across Southwest Virginia.
Discover how small businesses across Southwest Virginia are navigating grants, regional symposiums, and capital resources to fuel long-term expansion.
Discover how businesses from Roanoke to Abingdon, Norton, and Bristol are bridging geographic boundaries to build a unified, high-impact regional economic ecosystem.
Discover how regional partnerships, community colleges, and forward-thinking employers across Southwest Virginia are closing the skills gap and building sustainable local career pathways.
Discover how grassroots pitch challenges, regional seed grants, and innovation hubs are providing vital early-stage capital to entrepreneurs across Southwest Virginia.
Discover how casual morning meetups, regional business challenges, and localized pop-up events are building a more resilient, connected economy across Southwest Virginia.
A surge in relocations and entrepreneurship is breathing fresh life into Southwest Virginia. Discover how remote professionals and local founders are building a thriving regional economy.
Across Southwest Virginia, grassroots initiatives and innovative micro-capital programs are empowering entrepreneurs from Norton and Abingdon to Roanoke and Wytheville.
Discover how interactive passports, holiday trails, and community-driven campaigns are energizing downtown foot traffic and connecting small businesses across Southwest Virginia.
Southwest Virginia's visitor and outdoor recreation economy is reaching historic highs, creating fresh avenues for retail, hospitality, and service businesses to thrive across our mountain towns.
From the Roanoke Valley to Wise and Bristol, Southwest Virginia communities are joining forces to build a resilient, interconnected regional economy.
From artisan studios in Abingdon to tech hubs in Blacksburg, Southwest Virginia's blend of cultural heritage and entrepreneurship is creating a powerful blueprint for rural business vitality.
FREE PHOTOS WITH THE GALAX SANTA AT BLACKSHEEP BOUTIQUE IN GALAX
Join Santa for a fun time of crafts and pictures with him! Completely free!
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