Region 1 Information
About Region 1
Region 1 consists of the cities of Bristol, Galax, and Norton; and the counties of Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Grayson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe.
UVA at Wise serves as Region 1’s support organization. The support organization will provide fiduciary oversight and administrative services for activities related to GO Virginia in Region 1.
Region 1 At-A-Glance
Total Population
Total Employment
Unemployment Rate
Median Income Level
Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Information and Emerging Technologies
Energy and Minerals
Council Members
Beth Rhinehart, Chair
Mark Eschle, Vice Chair
Moir Beamer
Dennis Carter
Sam Cassell
Lois Clarke
Pamela Collie-Price
Richard Edwards
Todd Elswick
David Graf
Nichole Hair
Rodney Halsey
Donna Henry
John Jeter
Duane Miller
David Olive
Keith Perrigan
Melanie Protti-Lawrence
Mike Quillen
Andy Smith
Dean Sprinkle
Travis Staton
Scotty Wampler
Browning Wynn II
Regional Resources
Recent News
October 1, 2024
March 21, 2024
January 11, 2024
Contact
Shannon Blevins
E-mail
276-328-0162
Learn more on DHCD's Website
Notice: The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is the state agency responsible for administering the GO Virginia program. Any documents supplied on this page are sourced directly from DHCD. Please forward any administrative questions to DHCD.
