Shovel Ready Sites
The region has over 1,500 acres available within three industrial parks. Additionally, the region boasts opportunities for commercial development such as hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.
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Regional Profile
The Mount Rogers Regional Partnership region is composed of five counties and one city in southwest Virginia, with one of the leading trucking routes traversing the region. Interstates 81 and 77 intersect in Wythe County, and the region is bordered by Tennessee to the west, North Carolina to the south, and West Virginia to the north.
Business Resources
Mount Rogers Regional Partnership assists with business retention and expansion needs, including facilitating participation in business support programs, identifying relevant grant opportunities, and aligning workforce development efforts with business needs.
International Business
In addition to many domestic companies, the Mount Rogers Region is home to more than a dozen businesses with international parent companies.
Strategic East Coast Location
Companies at the I-81/I-77 Crossroads of Virginia are connected to the most concentrated consumer base in the world. Within a day’s truck drive, companies can have their products to market from Boston to Miami, Chicago to New Orleans, and everything in between. Companies are also connected to the world with exceptional road and rail infrastructure, making it easy to access ports in Norfolk, VA, Charleston, SC, and Savannah, GA. An ideal location for manufacturing, the I81/I-77 Crossroads is home to companies such as Mohawk Industries, Utility Trailer, Gatorade, PepsiCo, ABB, and more. Join Us. Build Here.
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Building Better People
Our greatest feature is our people. With industry-leading credentialing programs, state-of-the-art training facilities, and a collaborative commitment to develop and maintain a strong workforce pipeline, our region boasts a motivated, experienced, and dedicated workforce. With access to the world-class engineering institute – Virginia Tech – and to advanced training programs in welding, machining, and mechatronics at the Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Center of Excellence, our people are eager to learn from some of the best in the business.
Building Better Quality
With a focus on the future, the top priority of our leaders is to develop and maintain high-quality infrastructure to support existing industry, and to attract new industry to our region. We understand the importance of proper access to quality transportation systems, top-quality supplies of electricity, water, broadband and other necessary utilities, and access to quality sites and buildings. From shovel-ready sites and a quality workforce, to reliable utility services from major utility providers like Appalachian Power, we have it all in our region.
Building Stronger Industry
Industry is strong because our region is strong. Home to internationally recognized companies, successful mid-sized enterprises, and innovative start-ups, our region is committed to supporting industry regardless of size. With a rich heritage in agriculture and a strong manufacturing base, the region is currently composed of the following sectors: Plastics and Advanced Materials, Food and Beverage Processing, Automotive Equipment Manufacturing, and Logistics and Warehousing.
