RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — An initiative that’s part of southwest Virginia’s ‘Round the Mountain artisan network is receiving $815,000 in grant money to help promote economic development.
The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Appalachian Regional Commission. It was awarded to Appalachian Spring, an initiative through the Friends of Southwest Virginia that will support community development efforts in all 19 counties and four cities of southwest Virginia.
Officials say the funding will help provide technical assistance to small businesses in the region which are engaged in the arts, outdoor recreation, local foods and broadband service delivery.
