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GO Virginia Region 2

GO Virginia Region 2

GO Virginia is a statewide initiative designed to encourage Virginia's economic growth through the creation of high-wage jobs.

GO Virginia Region 2 includes the cities of Covington, Lynchburg, Radford, Roanoke, and Salem; and the counties of Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Roanoke.

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There is $1.5 million available for Region 2 grants, with up to $100,000 for planning grants.  

GO Virginia Region 2 Tableau Dashboard

Learn more about the outcomes of GO Virginia Region 2 projects through our interactive data dashboard. Visualize project locations, types of project, and outcomes of completed projects.

Region 2's Industry Clusters

News and Announcements

Available through June 30, 2026: Helene Business Recovery Initiative: Learn more about special funding for localities impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

June 11, 2025: Manufacturing & Life Science G&D Plan Industry Work Group
1-3 PM,  Mountain Gateway Community College (Moomaw Center), 1000 College Dr, Clifton Forge, VA 24422

June 20, 2025 by 5 p.m: Deadline to submit applications for GO Virginia Region 2 Grants

July 16, 2025: GO Virginia Region 2 Executive Commitee Meeting, 1-3 PM, Virtual

July 24, 2025: GO Virginia Region 2 Council Meeting, 1-3 PM, Virtual

GO Virginia Region 2 2025 Calendar

2025 Talent Pathways Initiative Report

FY24 GO Virginia Region 2 Annual Report

2023 Growth and Diversification Plan

2024 GO Virginia Region 2 Talent Evaluation