TECHNOLOGY + TEAMWORK MOVE MANUFACTURING FORWARD
Wise County and the surrounding region offer the ideal environment for advanced manufacturing—where innovative companies find the sites, support, and skilled workforce they need to thrive. In 2024, Wrap Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP), a global leader in public safety solutions, announced a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility in nearby Norton, Virginia. This cutting-edge hub will support the manufacturing and distribution of next-generation public safety tools like the BolaWrap® and Wrap Reality™, an immersive training platform revolutionizing law enforcement practices.
Wrap selected the Intersection Business and Industry Park not only for its strategic location at the interchange of U.S. 23 and U.S. Route 58 Alternate but also for the powerful collaboration among state, regional, and local partners who helped bring the project to life. Key support came from:
- Virginia Economic Development Partnership
- Lonesome Pine Regional Industrial Facilities Authority
- LENOWISCO Planning District Commission
- InvestSWVA
- Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
- Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
Wrap Technologies joins a growing ecosystem of manufacturers that have found long-term success in Wise County.
LAZA MODZ, now a leader in the custom gaming controller market, scaled from a small hobby business to a major operation tripling its footprint in 2018.
Mullican Flooring has been crafting high-quality, sustainable hardwood flooring here since 1985—drawing inspiration from the region’s natural beauty and sourcing responsibly from Appalachian forests.
Wise County is where manufacturing innovation is built to last.
In Wise County, the future of manufacturing is already in motion. Technology-infused learning at the K-12 level prepares students to become the adaptable, self-directed team members that advanced manufacturing demands.Wise County is actively cultivating an innovation ecosystem that powers progress—from factory floor to finished product.
A workforce built for what’s next
In a global economy, readiness is everything. Wise County rises to that challenge with a future-focused workforce supported by strong public education and targeted technical training. Mountain Empire Community College’s Center for Workforce and Innovation of Appalachia delivers state-of-the-art, custom-designed training programs that match your operational needs. Many of these programs can also be supported through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, helping offset costs while accelerating employee onboarding and development.
Wise County offers a wide range of sites and facilities ready for immediate development or customization. Whether you’re launching a new facility or scaling up your current operation, our economic development team partners with local and regional stakeholders—including utilities, permitting authorities, and funding agencies—to streamline the process and accelerate your timeline.
Featured sites include:
- Lonesome Pine Regional Business and Technology Park
- Intersection Business and Industry Park
- Bear Creek Business Park
- Esserville Business Site
Connected for commerce
Strategically located in Southwest Virginia, Wise County places 70% of the U.S. population within a day’s drive. Two U.S. Highways connect to four major Interstates, providing seamless access to key distribution hubs across the eastern U.S. and Midwest. With excellent ground logistics, your operation stays on time, on budget, and on the move.