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GO Virginia announces 2 awards in Southwest Virginia
Two projects aimed at expanding the regional economy in Southwest Virginia have received funding from the GO Virginia state board.
The Region 2 funding recipients, announced Tuesday, are:
- Strengthening Entrepreneurs’ Impact, a project of Roanoke-based Verge. Among the project’s focuses are continuing education for companies that have completed the Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program, capital and funding opportunities for early-stage companies, and greater mentorship development and retention, according to a news release announcing the awards. The board approved $577,800 in state funds for the project, which also has received $288,900 from non-state sources. (Disclosure:…
