News & Updates

October 2023

Exciting New Incentive for City of Covington Entrepreneurs to Register for The Gauntlet Business Program and Competition™

AHEDC is excited to share that the City of Covington, in partnership with The Advancement Foundation, was one of six communities across the state of Virginia selected to receive a Community Business Launch (CBL) grant in the amount of $50,000.00. The grant will multiply business development training and utilize local and regional resources to enable new or existing businesses to accelerate growth and success in the City of Covington through The Advancement Foundation’s Gauntlet Business Program and Competition™.

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Alleghany Highlands Housing Summit

April 25th, 2024

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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Over $3.7 Million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia Grants

Governor Youngkin announced the award of over $3.7 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for 11 projects in the commonwealth including Alleghany County for the Talent Pathways Planning Initiative.

The Talent Pathways Planning Initiative seeks to define talent pathways for the regions targeted industries, perform situational analysis of the region, and develop recommendations and strategies to increase the labor force in the region's priority industries.

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Virginia Municipal League Awards City of Covington with 2023 Innovation Award

The Virginia Municipal League (VML) announced the winners of its annual awards for excellence in local government. The statewide competition recognizes innovative problem-solving, excellence in management, citizen participation, and improved services to citizens.

The City of Covington was awarded in the category of working with youth for the AHPS School Consolidation Project.

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Social Media Spotlight

Get to know our business community!

Union Church Millworks is a third-generation family business that specializes in solid, unfinished hardwood flooring, paneling, stair parts and trim. They offer a wide inventory of standard products, as well as custom products and flooring to match the existing flooring in your home.

Their custom process starts in the forest by responsibly harvesting quality timber.

When asked what it means to continue his family business in the region and support our community, Vice President Stephen Bennet said, “Knowing that our family legacy will continue on gives me an incredible sense of pride and purpose. We are working with clients across the country that love to hear of our history and Alleghany Highlands community.”

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Quality of Life Spotlight

Brought to you by the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

Relax and Enjoy the View with a Scenic Drive through the Alleghany Highlands!

Scenic drives are a popular way to see the beauty of the Alleghany Highlands. Two of the greatest icons of Virginia’s Mountains happen to be roadside attractions in the Alleghany Highlands.

Falling Spring Falls, located just north of Covington, is one of the most photographed spots in the Commonwealth. Humpback Bridge, on Route 60 west of downtown Covington, is a popular place for a picnic and is home to one of the most unique LOVEworks signs in Virginia.

Whatever route you take, you are sure to find breathtaking scenery and maybe even some hidden gems along the way.

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Featured Properties

Commercial Development Opportunity: Karnes Creek

This 4.87 acre undeveloped commercial property (2) is situated along Interstate 64 with frontage along the interstate. The site is cleared and zoned for business.

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Is Your Alleghany Highlands Property for Sale?

Submit your property for consideration for AHEDC's upcoming newsletter by completing our short form! Selected properties will be featured in the following month's newsletter.

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The Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corporation is the marketing organization promoting Alleghany County, the City of Covington and the Towns of Clifton Forge and Iron Gate for business recruitment, expansion and development. A public/private partnership, AHEDC focuses on Site Readiness, Infrastructure Management, Site Selection Outreach and Workforce Development. The organization also serves as a key information source for applicable data, regulatory compliance and funding opportunities to help you successfully launch, expand or relocate a business to the region.