Overview

UVA Wise serves as the regional coordinator for various initiatives committed to improving the quality of life and economic vitality of Southwest Virginia.

GO Virginia Region One

GO Virginia Region One is working to restore Virginia’s position of economic leadership by growing and diversifying the region’s economy. As the Region One support organization, UVA Wise is focused on regional economic development support that encourages collaboration between local government, higher education, private industry and workforce by incentivizing projects that will create higher-paying jobs in traded sectors.

STRONG Accountable Care Community (ACC)

As the regional backbone partner for the STRONG ACC, UVA Wise plays a supportive role in advancing the organization’s mission to improve physical, social, and economic health in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, particularly for economically disadvantaged children and their families. This independent, multi-sector coalition comprises 400 partner organizations that serve the two-state region. The coalition focuses on collective impact in areas such as early childhood development, educational success, workforce development, and economic mobility.

Opportunity SWVA

UVA Wise leads the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts along with various partners through Opportunity SWVA. The organization is piloting the way for the region to align resources, highlight opportunities for entrepreneurs, support their efforts and expand the spirit they bring to their communities.

Regional Internship Hub

UVA Wise leads the regional entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts along with various partners through Opportunity SWVA. The organization is piloting the way for the region to align resources, highlight opportunities for entrepreneurs, support their efforts and expand the spirit they bring to their communities.