05 Mar

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org    Friends of Southwest Virginia Receives Support from Virginia Tobacco Commission for Regional Creative Economy and Outdoor Recreation Initiative Support will advance long-term planning, data development, and business recruitment efforts across Southwest Virginia.   ABINGDON, VA (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) - Friends of...

20 Feb

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org   Galax Selected for Community Regional Mural Initiative The project will bring a public mural to Galax, supporting ‘Round the Mountain’s mission to strengthen downtown development, community revitalization, and the creative economy.   (ABINGDON, Va. - Friday, February 20, 2026) - ‘Round the...

18 Feb

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org ‘Round the Mountain Artisan Network Awarded Virginia Humanities Grant to Elevate Southwest Virginia Artisans  ABINGDON, Va. (Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026) — 'Round the Mountain Artisan Network has received a $15,000 grant from Virginia Humanities to launch Crafting Community: Artisan Storytelling & Heritage Training...

09 Feb

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org Southwest Virginia Downtown Inventory and Real Estate Redevelopment Strategy Announced ABINGDON, Va. (Monday, Feb. 9, 2026) — Friends of Southwest Virginia, in partnership with Place + Main Advisors, has completed a nine-month Downtown Inventory and Real Estate Redevelopment Strategy supporting economic development and...

09 Feb

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org Friends of Southwest Virginia Issues Request for Proposals for Organizational Business Planning and Strategic Development Initiative ABINGDON, Va. (Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026) – Friends of Southwest Virginia has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified professional firms or consultants to support...

02 Feb

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org ‘Round the Mountain Issues Request for Proposals for Professional Merchandising Services ABINGDON, Va. (February 2, 2026) - ‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network (RTM) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking qualified professional merchandisers to develop and implement...

30 Jan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org   Friends of Southwest Virginia Launches Regional Tourism Workforce Training Initiative The initiative strengthens the region’s creative economy by investing in workforce development and tourism capacity. ABINGDON, Va. (Friday, Jan. 30, 2026) – Friends of Southwest Virginia is pleased to...

28 Jan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org   Friends of Southwest Virginia Releases 2025 Annual Report Annual report highlights regional leadership and impact across SWVA ABINGDON, Va. (Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026) - Friends of Southwest Virginia has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of regional leadership and measurable impact across destination...

22 Jan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Ryan VaughanMarketing ManagerFriends of Southwest Virginiarvaughan@myswva.org Friends of Southwest Virginia Selects PBS Appalachia for Southwest Virginia Regional Media Project The Emmy Award–winning organization will lead a year-long photography and videography initiative capturing fresh, high-quality media across Southwest Virginia in 2026. Abingdon, Va. (Monday, January 12, 2026)...

22 Jan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Ryan VaughanMarketing Manager, Friends of Southwest Virginiarvaughan@myswva.org Friends of Southwest Virginia and the Clinch River Valley Initiative Formalize Staffing Partnership and Announce New Regional Leadership Position St. Paul, Va. (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) – Friends of Southwest Virginia and the Clinch River Valley Initiative (CRVI)...