With the rollout of the shared Southwest Virginia brand and the unifying designation of Southwest Virginia by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, the 19 counties, four cities, and 54 towns of Southwest Virginia are poised to tell their unique stories, together.

The collective downtown revitalization strategy begun more than decade ago with The Crooked Road is fostering quality places through promotion and stewardship of our cultural and outdoor assets. Together, we're encouraging and supporting new businesses, aligning resources and fostering networks. We're growing tourism revenues and the next generation to invest in and care for our places.

In the first weeks of the brand rollout, the response has been overwhelming. And we're eager to get the tools in your hands. Here are some of the upcoming dates to see all we have to build from. There will be more in May, and beginning this summer, we'll have the opportunity available for speakers to come to your civic club or community meeting.

Email chamber@dcwin.org to register.