For 20 plus years, Virginia Economic Bridge, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has promoted the economic vitality and external competitiveness of the Commonwealth through business, industry and educational partnerships. Our strength is our partnerships, our alliances and our contacts. We currently manage six signature programs: Virginia’s Business Pipeline; Virginia Community Analysis, Research and Development (VaCARD); Virginia’s Linked Workforce Initiative; SWVA Online - Virginia’s Great Southwest!; and Return to Roots – Southwest and Southern Virginia and provide management support for One Care of SWVA – A Consortium of 23 Substance Abuse Coalitions.
With the support of our 2010 donors, we were able to move into our new facility, open Virginia’s TeleWorkforce Connections and Training Center, develop the framework for SWVA’s Domestic Sourcing Initiative as well as kick off our Virginia Technology Student Association partnership and VEB IT-PRIME (Information Technology - Professional Related Intern/Mentor Experience) internship program both specifically designed to introduce today’s high school students to tomorrow’s rural based IT job opportunities! In addition, each dollar donated was also matched by private sector support! To our 2010 donors, we thank you!
Each of these efforts builds on the legacy that started in 1989, when an assembly of Virginia’s leaders, from the public and private sectors, developed a network to facilitate resource sharing between Northern and Southwest Virginia. The result was the Virginia Economic Bridge Initiative. The Initiative began holding forums between the two regions and its various leaders. Strategic alliances were formed; ideas were exchanged. Soon a bridge began to form across Virginia.
The momentum from the Virginia Economic Bridge Initiative provided the foundation for many successes, and in 1995, Virginia Economic Bridge was awarded 501(c)(3) status. Since, active involvement by community leaders from the public and private sectors has allowed Virginia Economic Bridge to further its outreach for more direct contributions in order to increase regional economic growth.
Over the years Virginia Economic Bridge has developed, implemented and continues to support programs such as: the Southwestern and Western Virginia Public Education Consortiums, the Virginia Economic Bridge Entrepreneurship Award, the Southwest Virginia GIS-based Telecommunications Study/Mapping Project, the New River/Mt. Rogers Regional Community Audit and the Southwest Virginia Economic Development Commission. As a result of Virginia Economic Bridge’s support, the Western and Southwestern Virginia Public Education Consortiums are now autonomous non-profit organizations.
Through programs such as Virginia’s Business Pipeline, Virginia’s Linked Workforce Initiative and Showcase, Virginia’s Teleworkforce Connections and Training Center, Return to Roots and the VaCARD Program and SWVA Online, Virginia Economic Bridge is a resource for the Commonwealth!
Click here for more information about Virginia Economic Bridge's programs and services.
Virginia Economic Bridge creates and maintains projects that enhance the Commonwealth!
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Virginia’s Business Pipeline (VBP) is an innovative online tool solely for Virginia based businesses to market their goods and services as well as a supply management resource for global organizations. VBP also delivers organized and current business data plus over 1,500 business opportunities from the private and public sectors annually without the need for costly or time-intensive research. VBP welcomes new members and communicates timely business development content and events twice a month through the VBP eBlast to assist you in maximizing your company’s growth potential. Contact and deliver your message while seeking business opportunities with over 24,000 registered Virginia based businesses today!
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Virginia Community Analysis, Research & Development (VaCARD) provides specific economic, workforce, and community analysis and research, using both online and direct outreach services. This research assists with needs in business, economic and workforce development projects, grant proposals and information queries. As a nonprofit, VEB provides these services on a cost-recovery basis. As one of three organizations in the Commonwealth to have fully implemented a US DOL Approved Community Audit, we have the experience to help you! Click here to see one of VaCARD’s latest projects. |
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Come home to Virginia’s Great Southwest and Southern Virginia! It's time to come home for good. Return to your roots, where job and business opportunities are exploding and the quality of life is even better than you remember or even know about. These programs reach out to former and potential residents of the areas through the website www.ReturnToRoots.org, direct mail and the news media to inform them about employment and entrepreneurial opportunities available in Virginia’s Great Southwest and Southern Virginia! The site links these potential employees and entrepreneurs to regional companies with job openings and other potential small business opportunities throughout the region. Start planning your return today! We keep you informed of the career opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures and life’s prospects awaiting you!
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The Linked Workforce Initiative brings together geographically distant workers, employers and business leaders from rural and urban Virginia to create a stronger economy. An important part of this process is the Linked Workforce Showcase which allows companies in rural areas of Virginia to develop strategic business alliances in Northern Virginia, Richmond and Hampton Roads. Coming soon - The Virginia Teleworkforce Connections and Training Centers will provide communities in the underserved areas of the Commonwealth with access to the broadband information and anchor applications necessary to support and sustain emerging and expanding networks, while simultaneously providing much needed services and opportunities. |
Southwest Virginia Online (SWVA Online) provides a virtual front porch panorama of resources for all potential visitors and residents as well as private and commercial investors. Being viewed by folks from all 50 states and 97 countries and territories worldwide, the site presents information on regional events, attractions and activities vital to your recreational and leisure pursuits. It also provides a large amount of data regarding demographics, cost of living, workforce and local school information. These components make Virginia’s Great Southwest! one of the most viable and positive living and working environments in the Commonwealth. |
For more information on Virginia Economic Bridge’s initiatives please visit www.virginiaeconomicbridge.org or contact us at 540-731-6800 or email us at veb@vebinc.org.
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Virginia Economic Bridge places strategic information into the hands of decision makers.
Our professional services help improve the bottom line of Virginia businesses, communities and nonprofit organizations!
Value driven, innovative and efficient . . . Virginia Economic Bridge defines success and gives organizations, communities and businesses the tools necessary to cultivate new opportunities at a price they can afford.
Virginia Economic Bridge’s Areas of Expertise include:
 Program Management
Project Management
Fiscal Management
Public Relations
Research and Analysis
Marketing/Graphic Design
Website Design
Educational Programming
Computer and Technical Programming
Database Development and Management
Office Automation
Office Management
VEB’s professional staff possesses the skill sets necessary to allow us to offer education and affordable services to businesses, communities (local government and regional agencies) and nonprofits:
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STRATEGIC RESEARCH
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Virginia Economic Bridge distinguishes itself through the integrity, reliability and daily study of trends to provide research that satisfies your demand for accurate and reliable data. Our competent staff, augmented by a pool of consultants, offers a full array of complimentary research performance to meet your needs.
Qualitative/Quantitative Research
- USDOL Approved Community Audits
- Business and Market Analysis
- Consumer Satisfaction
- Community Analysis
- Economic Analysis
- Cluster and Sector Analyses
- Workforce Analysis
- Gap Assessment
- Employee/Employer Opinion
- House-Hold Demographics
- Custom-Designed Research – Market Research, Patent Searches, Lead lists, e-Commerce research and statistics
Methodologies offered include:
- Pre and Post Survey Outreach
- Focus Groups
- One-on-One Interviews
- Telephone Interviews
- Diads, Triads, Mini-groups
- Mail and Electronic Surveys
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Virginia Economic Bridge has over 20 years of experience managing complex projects. We help you find tailor-made solutions to project challenges. Working together, we assist you and your organization every step of the way in the development of your initial project strategy and provide you with guidelines for creating sound project organization.
- Assessment
- Project Planning
- Development
- Budgeting & Financial Management
- Facilitation
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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In a global market it is important that organizations fully utilize information technology to decrease costs and increase visibility. Virginia Economic Bridge’s IT staff is capable of assisting VA businesses, communities and nonprofit organizations make the most of the latest technologies.
- Website Evaluations, Web Design, Shopping Cart Systems, Content Management Systems, Search Engine Optimization and Hosting
- Computer Programming
- Database Design, Development, Management & Documentation
- Online Survey Development, Facilitation & Hosting
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MARKETING
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Whether it is your business, community or your nonprofit organization, let Virginia Economic Bridge help you increase your visibility! Contact us today to learn more about . . .
- Social Media Applications and Networking
- Media Relations
- Electronic based Communications
- Publication Design
- Graphic Design
- Newsletter Design
As a nonprofit organization, Virginia Economic Bridge provides professional services on a cost-recovery basis. To receive a cost estimate or to hear more about our services, please contact us at 540-731-6800 or email veb@vebinc.org.
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