Check out VIA’s new website for

applications and information sessions

We have opportunities for fresh food and beverage, mixed retail such as: gifts, home decor, clothing, outfitting, manufactured food and beverage, commercial kitchen rental, outdoor recreation and much more!

Can’t attend one of our scheduled sessions? Please contact Nickie Hawkins at nickie@acceleratevirginia.com


Regional Agricultural Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneur Development Center is currently under development in Buena Vista, Virginia offering:

  • Commercial Kitchen

  • Meeting & Event Spaces

  • Junction 245 Marketplace, Retail, Food, & Beverage

  • Apartments/ Phase III

  • Business Acceleration Services & Office Space

  • Value Added Product Development

  • Small Scale Manufacturing Space

  • Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Incubator

Current

Before

Cowork and Meeting Spaces

Current


Introducing the

PROJET ACCELERATE Repository

Project Accelerate sparks instant connections between small business

growth needs and the people with the skills to solve them.

Project Accelerate is the go-to hub where small business owners post their needs and connect instantly with students, professionals, and mentors ready to jump in.

Whether it’s fresh ideas, expert guidance, or hands-on help, our platform matches the right talent to the right opportunity in real time.

Every connection fuels growth, builds experience, and drives communities forward. This isn’t just networking—it’s problem-solving at full speed.

Ready to post a Business Project or add your Profile to the growing list of those eager to assist?

Please visit: acceleratevirginia.com/project-accelerate/


Meet Our Board of Advisors


Interested in learning more about VIA? Connect with us today!