The Region 7 Growth and Diversification Plan (G&D Plan) identifies and prioritizes economic opportunities, needs and challenges facing the region and is designed to assist the regional council in evaluating which potential projects best address the identified priorities.

It outlines the needed enhancements where GO Virginia grant funds may support collaborative programs between at least two or more localities that will lead to the creation of higher paying jobs. This plan guides the regional council’s work to develop talent pipelines, grow existing businesses, encourage the entrepreneurial activity of the region and advance joint site and infrastructure development.

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​The G&D Plan is updated every two years. ​All GO Virginia Region 7 proposals must align with the current Region 7 Growth and Diversification Plan. The plan will serve as a guide to applicants in identifying actionable grant requests.