Written by My SWVA Opportunity Intern, Hannah McNew Many people value success as an array of different things. For most, obtaining success is not just making sure that the job is done correctly. There is much more to it than that! The means of achieving success varies from person to […]

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Toni Warren is the owner operator of Warren Cleaning and Restoration, which is a family-owned business located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. At Warren Cleaning and Restoration, they have qualified professionals who can provide carpet cleaning as well as disaster restoration services for fire, water, smoke, and wind damage. According […]

J&N Tool and Supply opened in May 2013. J&N Tool and Supply sells and delivers products (power tools, fasteners, safety equipment, epoxies) to commercial construction job sites. In addition, J&N Tool and Supply picks up broken tools, repairs them, and delivers them back to the job site. J&N Tool and […]

Sweet Works is a gourmet cake and cupcake business in Chilhowie, Virginia that prides itself in using original recipes to make 100% made from scratch goodies. This local business began as a home-based business and is unique to the area because the recipes cannot be found anywhere else. Attention to […]

Wolfe’s BBQ is a full service restaurant and catering business located in Marion, Virginia. It is family owned and operated by Jill Wolfe and husband Brett Wolfe. Wolfe’s BBQ’s mission is “to provide quality food with distinct flavors and excellent customer service with an inviting atmosphere for families and friends […]

The Crooked Road General Store is located in Bristol, Virginia. It is a nearly 100 year old building that has been restored to a vintage, old-fashioned style general store. Their products reflect the store’s appearance. They offer glass bottled drinks, candies, snacks, and memorabilia from days gone by. Business owner […]

The Cliffhanger Ranch & Adventure Outpost business is located in Coeburn, Virginia and is owned by Nathan Ormes. Earlier this year, Nathan participated in the Wise and City of Norton Business Challenge and won 1st place with a prize of $5,000. According to Nathan, “Cliffhanger Ranch & Adventure Outpost LLC […]

Clinch River Adventures is an outfitter located on the Clinch River located in St. Paul, Virginia. The Clinch River is the most bio-diverse river in the United States. At Clinch River Adventures, they offer everything from tubing, canoeing, kayaking, fishing kayaks, and guided float trips. Because the business is unique […]

Sugar Hill Brewing Company is located in St. Paul, Virginia and is housed in one building along with two other businesses that are all owned by Jennifer Bailey. The other two include Bailey Hardware and Saint Paul Suites and Cottages. According to Jennifer, “Sugar Hill Brewing Company is a planned […]