imaginations stretch
and creativity reaches new heights in
southwest virginia as virginia energy
continues to support an economic
transition in this once coal dominated
area
the agency has long found success in
repurposing land that was once mined and
the work is now garnering attention due
to successful projects across the region
in lee county the harvest is ready these
grains make the beer that is now shared
internationally
they'll also be the focus of a
partnership with college students
looking to find a career in the region's
long agricultural traditions
grant dollars through virginia energy's
abandoned mine land economic
revitalization program will fund a
distribution center in norton
industrial opportunities are literally
tearing down walls in southwest
project intersection is preparing for
new business here at the access point to
both highway 23 and 58.
infrastructure from an old coal
preparation plant will serve as a new
industrial development at this site in
russell county
here coal waste was also removed to
prepare for new construction and improve
the quality of nearby streams
renewable energy also serves a role in
this renaissance in the appalachian
mountains
investors are seeking out perfect
locations for commercial developments as
they jump on opportunities created by
the virginia clean economy act
as we create jobs for those that call
southwest home community development is
a natural result these virginians need a
place to play after the work day
virginia energy makes sure that
important piece of economic success is
not forgotten
we also find opportunities to invite
visitors to see the beauty of this
unique area
whether it's viewing wildlife on
habitats specifically designed for
animals once extinct
or taking an atv ride on what used to be
a cole hall road
virginia energy is part of over 300
developments through repurposing of coal
sites and through re-energized southwest
continues the commitment to see success
bigger than any cold boom of the past