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$404,930 VCEDA Grant to SWCC Educational Foundation Will Assist with Workforce Development, Training

WARDELL, VA – JULY 28, 2026 – An up to a $404,930 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) to the Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) Educational Foundation

Blue Nose Aerial Imaging of Southwest Virginia Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant

LEBANON, VA – JULY 27, 2026 – Professional drone-based aerial imaging, photogrammetry, mapping inspection and media service is now available in Russell County, VA as Jeremy and Roxanna Hill open

$95,000 VCEDA Grant Approved to Expand Breaks Park River Access

BREAKS, VA – JULY 24, 2026 –An up to $95,000 grant to the Breaks Interstate Park from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) will help to expand river access

VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Seagull Seafood LLC

BLUEFIELD, VA – JULY 21, 2026 – A unique, coastal-inspired dining experience in a community-centered environment is what Ahmed Darwish set out to create when he opened Seagull Seafood LLC

Eaton Power Solutions, LLC Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant

HONAKER, VA – JULY 15, 2026 – Off-grid solar energy solutions for homes, businesses and remote infrastructure utilizing locally manufactured portable solar trailers is what Joshua Eaton’s new business, Eaton

State Budget Includes $7 Million for Coalfields Expressway

LEBANON, VA – (JUNE 30, 2026) – Seven million in funding to continue construction on a connector segment of the Coalfields Expressway in Buchanan County, VA, was approved in the

Senator Todd Pillion Secures $7 Million for Coalfields Expressway Project in Buchanan County

(Editor’s Note: Virginia Sen. Todd Pillion issued a news release today regarding the Virginia Coalfields Expressway project and the $7 million in funding for it approved in the statewide budget

VCEDA Board Approves $1.65 Million for 26 Projects in 7 Counties

LEBANON, VA – JUNE 19, 2026 –A total of $1.65 million in funding was approved for 26 new projects, including 19 seed capital matching grant projects, during a meeting of

VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Holy Smokes BBQ and More

HONAKER, VA – May 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

VCEDA Grant Will Assist in Workforce Development of Two UVA Wise Pilot Programs

Hospitality and Tourism; Culinary, Restaurant, Event Management Programs Planned