News & Updates

September 2023

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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Alleghany Highlands Housing Summit

April 25th, 2024

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Now Available for Lease

It's time for an update on the River Retreat Apartments!

Check out drone footage of all the exciting progress that has been made!

While construction is still in progress, a number of apartments are nearly complete and available for lease!

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Social Media Spotlight

Did you know the Alleghany Highlands has a vibrant arts community?

The Clifton Forge School of the Arts is a private non-profit organization dedicated to teaching the fine and applied arts to people of all ages and abilities living in the Alleghany Highlands and beyond.

Located in the heart of downtown Clifton Forge, the School of the Arts opened its doors in January 2011 and is housed in two historic buildings on Church Street.

For more information and to sign up for a class clik the link to learn more below!

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Quality of Life Spotlight

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

Overlanding in the Alleghany Highlands

Overlanding is a fast-growing type of outdoor recreation that takes enthusiasts to some rugged and remote places.

Overlanding is self-reliant adventure travel, usually on unpaved back-country roads. To enthusiasts of this activity, the journey and not the destination, is the primary focus. The Alleghany Highlands is one of the top overlanding locations in Virginia, with hundreds of miles of trails, including a long-distance route that passes right through the region!

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Featured Properties

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.