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Virginia’s strategic East Coast location connects companies to the U.S. and the world with exceptional road, rail, and port infrastructure, making it a desirable location for manufacturers. 79
The Commonwealth is also known for its world-class higher education system that provides a strong pipeline of talent from local and regional universities and community colleges. 64
West Virginia
Greenbrier Valley 64 B e c k l ey
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Concord University
Hollins Univer
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Kentucky
Virginia Tech
460
23
19
Wise
Bluefield College
University of Virginia’s College at Wise
Roanoke College
Radford University
81
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W y t h ev i l l e
77
Tennessee
26
King College
Martins
58
Tri-Cities Regional
Johnson City
East Tennessee State University
74 Appalachian State University
Kn ox v i l l e
McGhee Tyson
Ferrum College
Emory and Henry College Bristol
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Roan
220
19
58
Lincoln Memorial University
B l a c k s b u rg
Piedmont Tri International
Wake Forest University W i n s t o n - Sa l e m
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