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Developing a Diverse Economy in Southern and Southwest Virginia

TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION MEETS IN RICHMOND

Commission Approves 27 Funding Requests for Projects in Southwest and Southside Virginia

Richmond, VA – The Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission met over two days (January 9-10) to give final approval for 27 funding requests as well as a number of extensions for previously awarded projects. The 27 funding requests total more than $11.9 million dollars and will support projects in areas such as workforce training,