Southwest Virginia

IN Appalachia
Creating Connections

Promoting Southwest Virginia through the lens of regionalism, cooperation, and education. We connect businesses, resources, and communities across the Appalachian region.

83+Businesses Listed
15Counties Served
3Key Programs
FreeMembership
Appalachian mountain landscape with IN Appalachia banner

Rooted in Appalachia,
Built for Its Future

Our roots are strong IN Appalachia — so is our resiliency and creativity. In this time of uncertainty, IN Appalachia is here to provide support and assistance to help you make connections to sustain and grow your business.

We do this by uniting resources to help you find answers, linking businesses to one another, and sharing your story across Southwest Virginia and the broader Appalachian footprint.

"Redefining our regional identity through innovative activities while achieving independence."
About Our Mission

Our Programs

Three initiatives working together to strengthen businesses, connect workers, and build resilience across the region.

IN Appalachia program

IN Appalachia

A regional business directory and membership program connecting Southwest Virginia businesses with resources, certifications, forums, and opportunities to grow.

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Business Resiliency Round Table

Business Resiliency

Complimentary round table events where business leaders across SWVA prepare together for future challenges — from supply chain to cybersecurity.

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Workforce Recovery

Connecting job seekers with Second Chance employers across Southwest Virginia who are committed to fair hiring practices and building the regional workforce.

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Serving Fifteen Counties
Across Southwest Virginia

From the coalfields to the Blue Ridge, we connect businesses and communities throughout the Appalachian region.

Grayson Carroll Wythe Smyth Bland Tazewell Russell Washington Buchanan Dickenson Wise Scott Lee Norton Bristol

News & Announcements

March 22, 2023

Regional Partners Elevate Access to Capital for Technology Startups

Partners distributed $50,000 in microgrants to technology and biotechnology companies across the region, with 17 companies applying for over $8 million in funding.

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January 30, 2023

ACI Seeking Firm or Individual to Conduct Annual Audit

The Appalachian Council for Innovation is accepting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to conduct the organization's annual financial audit.

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September 2, 2022

ACI Gets National Attention for Starlink Efforts in SWVA

The Appalachian Council for Innovation received national media coverage for its work bringing Starlink satellite internet access to schools across Southwest Virginia.

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Ready to Connect Your Business?

Join the IN Appalachia network for free. Get your business listed in the regional directory, access resources, post jobs, and collaborate with businesses across Southwest Virginia.