27 May

Posted at 23:41h in Press

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org Friends of Southwest Virginia Launches Destination Southwest Virginia, Invites Public to Help Shape Region's Future Major regional planning effort seeks community input to guide tourism, outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and economic development across 19 counties and four cities     ABINGDON, VA...

19 May

Posted at 23:44h in Press

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org   Big Stone Gap Celebrates Grand Opening of the Tyler Flanary Bike & Skate Park Regional partners and community members celebrate the opening of a world-class facility designed to bring people together through outdoor recreation. BIG STONE GAP, VA (Tuesday, May 19,...

30 Apr

Posted at 23:47h in Press

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org   New Assessment Provides Action Plan for Trail Restoration in Southwest Virginia’s Mount Rogers Region On-the-ground data and mapping tools support immediate cleanup and long-term recovery efforts. ABINGDON, VA (Thursday, April 30, 2026) -  Friends of Southwest Virginia, in close partnership with...

03 Apr

Posted at 23:49h in Press

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org Friends of Southwest Virginia Announces High Definition Stream Study of the Clinch RiverNew study will provide critical data to guide recovery, improve safety, and strengthen outdoor recreation along the Clinch River. ABINGDON, VA (Friday, April 3, 2026) -  Friends of Southwest...

01 Apr

Posted at 01:00h in Press

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org   Friends of Southwest Virginia Selects Designsensory to Lead Regional Website Redevelopment The project will combine regional input with strategic design to create a more unified and effective digital presence for Southwest Virginia.     ABINGDON, VA (Wednesday, April 1, 2026) - Friends of...

27 Mar

Posted at 21:27h in Press

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org Friends of Southwest Virginia Launches Major Outdoor Recreation Initiative in Buchanan and Dickenson Counties Regional effort will strengthen tourism, grow local economies, and connect Southwest Virginia’s outdoor assets. ABINGDON, VA (Friday, March 27, 2026) -  Friends of Southwest Virginia is proud to...

20 Mar

Posted at 13:04h in Press

CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org   Friends of Southwest Virginia Launches Regional Tourism Research Initiative with Datafy and Future Partners ABINGDON, VA (Friday, March 20, 2026) - Friends of Southwest Virginia has selected Datafy and Future Partners to lead a new regional market research initiative that will provide deeper insights into visitor behavior, travel...

18 Mar

Posted at 13:12h in Press

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ryan Vaughan Marketing Manager Friends of Southwest Virginia rvaughan@myswva.org   Friends of Southwest Virginia Selects Destination By Design to Lead Southwest Virginia Creative Economy Assessment and Destination Development Initiative Regional initiative will evaluate Southwest Virginia’s creative assets and develop a 10-year strategy to guide future growth. ABINGDON, VA (Wednesday, March 18,...

05 Mar

Posted at 10:35h in Press

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

Posted at 14:09h in Press

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...