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

381015
Total Population
149694
Total Employment
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
$34,237
Median Income Level

Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Information and Emerging Technologies
Energy and Minerals

Regional Priority Industry Clusters

Council Members

Mike Quillen, Chairman
Ron McCall, Vice-Chairman
Moir Beamer
Sam Cassell
Cathy St. Clair
Lois Clark
Blake Edwards
Richard Edwards
Todd Elswick
David Leonard
Donna Henry
Duane Josh Lewis
Miller
David Olive
Keith Perrigan
Beth Rhineheart
Bill Rush
Dean Sprinkle
Travis Staton
Mike Stollings
Browning Wynn II

Regional Resources

 

Recent News

Report: Virginia’s Appalachian counties lagged behind state in post-recession job growth
Bristol Herald Courier
November 20, 2019
Schools, employers unite to develop a stronger workforce in far Southwest Va.
The Roanoke Times
October 13, 2019
Governor Northam Announces Virginia to Receive Over $4.2 Million in Partnership for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Grants
Office of the Governor
October 9, 2019
 

Contact

Shannon Blevins
E-mail
276-328-0162

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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.