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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

May 7, 2025: GO Virginia Region 2 Q&A Session, 10-11 AM. Register for the Q&A Session. 

May 9, 2025: Life Sciences & Biotechnology G&D Plan Industry Work Group, 9-11 AM, Roanoke Higher Education Center, 108 Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016. 

May 15, 2025: Manufacturing & Advanced Materials G&D Plan Industry Work Group (Session 1), 3-5 PM, 1900 Kraft Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24061 (Curiosity Conference Room). 

May 22, 2025: Manufacturing & Advanced Materials G&D Plan Industry Work Group (Session 2), 1-3 PM, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, 300 Lucado Pl, Lynchburg, VA 24504. 

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

Available through June 30, 2025: Helene Business Recovery Initiative: Learn more about special funding for localities impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

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