Virginia Tobacco Region
Revitalization Commission
Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia
The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission is a 28-member body created by the 1999 General Assembly. Its mission is the promotion of economic growth and development in formerly tobacco-dependent communities, using proceeds of the national tobacco settlement. To date, the Commission has created tens of thousands of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in Southern and Southwest Virginia.

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Tobacco Commission Meets in Richmond
COMMISSION APPROVES 20 FUNDING REQUESTS Richmond, VA – The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission held its first scheduled meeting of the year…
Ribbon Cutting Marks Launch of Energy-Centric UAS Center for Critical Infrastructure Funded by the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
Ribbon Cutting Marks Launch of Energy-Centric UAS Center for Critical Infrastructure Funded by the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission Multi-site Virginia…
Large Animal Veterinarians Receive Grants to Expand Services in Rural Virginia
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, Contact: Amanda Thompson, 804.371.6002, www.vdacs.virginia.gov For Immediate Release: Oct. 31, 2025 Large Animal Veterinarians Receive Grants to Expand Services in Rural Virginia ~…
Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission Meets at Virginia International Raceway (VIR)
COMMISSION APPROVES 18 FUNDING REQUESTS Halifax County, VA – The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission held its third and final scheduled meeting…