| Lonesome
Pine Regional Business & Technology Park
 IMPLEMENTATION
"The
development of the Lonesome Pine Regional Business & Technology
Park would be a major regional economic development initiative
and would have substantial regional impact. The Park would be
one of the most focused and comprehensive technology developments
in southwest Virginia."
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. . Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
Identified strategic alliances that
are required for the successful implementation of the development
of this Park include, but may not necessarily be limited to, the
following:
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Clinch Valley College
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University of Virginia
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Mountain Empire
Community College
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Southwest Virginia
Center for Higher Education
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Virginia Tech/Corporate
Research Center/Center for Coal and Energy Research
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Wise County Information
Technology Task Force
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Center for Economic
Technology
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Coal Industry
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Forest Products
Industry
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Bell Atlantic -
Virginia
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Old Dominion Power
Company
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LENOWISCO Planning
District Commission
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Wise County Board
of Supervisors
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Wise County Industrial
Development Authority
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City of Norton
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Town of Wise
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Town of Coeburn
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Town of Pound
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Town of Big Stone
Gap
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Town of Appalachia
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Town of St. Paul
The implementation of the Park's
development must be led by the Wise County Industrial Development
Authority. Activities for the IDA to consider include:
- Form
Alliances
- Apply for Funding
- Support marketing activities
led by Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
"The
development would help position the coalfield region for technology
job growth in the future and
would greatly enhance economic diversification in the region.
This important initiative will require dedicated commitment of
the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, Wise County
Industrial Development Authority, LENOWISCO Planning District
Commission, local governments of Wise County, City of Norton,
Town of Wise, and public education officials."
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. . Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
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