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VCEDA works to diversify the economy in Southwest Virginia and to assist in the creation of jobs.

05/27/2026

VCEDA was a sponsor of and exhibitor at the Metallurgical Coal Producers Association annual conference & expo in Roanoke, WV, May 18-20. Pictured are VCEDA Board members, J.P. Richardson, left and Barbara Altizer, right, who is also the executive director of education and outreach for MPCA, In the center is Cathy St. Clair, VCEDA communications coordinator. The conference focused on the importance of Met Coal and steel with a theme of "Redefining Resilience."

05/25/2026

Honoring the fallen.
Remembering their sacrifice.
Grateful for their courage.
Memorial Day 2026.

05/22/2026

When Judy Money set out to open a business in the Honaker, VA area, at her farm atop Big A Mountain, she wanted to combine sustainable farming practices with her family’s love of southern-style slow smoked barbecue. She set up Seven Sacred Acres, LLC, DBA as Holy Smokes BBQ and More -- what she describes as a farm-to-table agricultural business which also operates a mobile BBQ catering service available for events, festivals, weddings and more.

Seven Sacred Acres, LLC, DBA as Holy Smokes BBQ and More, is a recent recipient of a $10,000 Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Seed Capital Matching Grant. Seed capital grants are funded from regional funds received by VCEDA which are paid by the natural gas industry.

Read more: https://vceda.us/vceda-seed-capital-grant-approved-for-holy-smokes-bbq-and-more/

05/21/2026

VCEDA was pleased to be in attendance today at the annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum held at UVA Wise. Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and Del. Terry Kilgore were keynote speakers. A panel, featuring Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery; Virginia Economic Development Partnership President and CEO Jason El Koubi; Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Director Tamarah Holmes; Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity Director Eric Lin; and Virginia Tourism Corporation President and CEO Rita McCleny explored the topic of how Virginia's state agencies are investing in rural. This year's forum theme was "Rooted & Rising," exploring how Southwest Virginia can honor its deep community foundations while advancing bold, forward-looking economic growth. Across sessions on community and economic development, talent and workforce, tourism and more, the forum created space for the conversations and collaborations supporting communities as they rise together.

05/19/2026

When Patrick Ryan set out to open Gap Antique Parlor in Big Stone Gap, VA, he had in mind opening an antique vendor mall with true antiques, vintage goods, cultural workshops and a vinyl record store and listening room. The new business is located in the historic three-story Minor building at 301 Wood Ave., East, which Ryan has been renovating to accommodate up to 125 antique/vintage vendor booths. Plans are to open during the month of July.

Gap Antique Parlor LLC is a recent recipient of a $10,000 Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Seed Capital Matching Grant. Seed capital grants are funded from regional funds received by VCEDA which are paid by the natural gas industry.

Read more: https://vceda.us/gap-antique-parlor-llc-approved-for-vceda-seed-capital-grant/

05/15/2026

Business Development Specialists Charlotte Mullins and Diane Thomas represented VCEDA at the 2026 Virginia Women’s Leadership Forum, May 11-12, 2026, at The Forum Hotel in Charlottesville, VA. The highly curated forum was designed to foster meaningful peer connections and provide direct engagement with site selectors in a collaborative setting.

05/13/2026

Our VCEDA Project Review Committee met earlier this week with 19 applicants seeking seed capital funding. We had the opportunity to learn more about their new businesses, which included those in the fields of manufacturing, tourism, energy, information technology and construction-related trades. Awards for the spring funding round will be decided during VCEDA's next meeting, June 18.

05/11/2026

Helping Southwest Virginia residents and those outside the region explore and take advantage of the fishing opportunities on the Clinch, Holston and Powell Rivers is what Richard Andrews is seeking to do with the opening of his new fishing guide service business, Andrews River Outfitters, LLC, in Nickelsville, VA.

Andrews River Outfitters, LLC is a recent recipient of a $10,000 Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Seed Capital Matching Grant. Seed capital grants are funded from regional funds received by VCEDA which are paid by the natural gas industry.

The business projects one full-time employee and two part-time employees within three years.

Read more: https://vceda.us/vceda-seed-capital-grant-approved-for-andrews-river-outfitters-llc/

05/08/2026

Business Development Specialists Charlotte Mullins, left and Diane Thomas, right, were at SelectUSA in National Harbor, MD, representing VCEDA and Southwest Virginia's e-Region this week, along with Wise County IDA Executive Director Brian Falin; Scott County Economic Development Director John Kilgore; and Tazewell County Economic Development Director Tim Danielson.

The SelectUSA Investment Summit is the highest profile event in the United States dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment and is designed to facilitate business investment by connecting thousands of investors, companies, economic development organizations (EDOs) and industry experts. This year's meeting drew more than 5,500 attendees, including more than 2,700 business investors with representation from 100-plus countries. Panel sessions at the event included industry experts who provided insight and advice on how companies can make their move to the U.S.

05/07/2026

Offering mobile repair service for diesel trucks and equipment in Tazewell County, VA, is what sets Walker’s Xplicit Diesel LLC apart from other repair shops, according to owner, Joshua Walker. From cars and trucks to farm equipment, Walker offers repair service that comes to his clients.

Walker’s Xplicit Diesel LLC is a recent recipient of a $10,000 Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) Seed Capital Matching Grant. Seed capital grants are funded from regional funds received by VCEDA which are paid by the natural gas industry.

Read more: https://vceda.us/walkers-xplicit-diesel-llc-approved-for-vceda-seed-capital-grant/

05/06/2026

An up to $50,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) will be used toward financing the replacement of the HVAC system at the Jettie Baker Center in the Town of Clintwood, VA.

The Town of Clintwood owns and operates the Jettie Baker Center which is a high-tech, multi-functional performance and events theater venue located at 348 Main Street in downtown Clintwood.

Read more: https://vceda.us/jettie-baker-center-grant-from-vceda-will-support-hvac-improvements/

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527 E. Main Street
Lebanon, VA
24266

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+18007359999

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http://www.vceda.us/

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