BUILT FOR SERVICE. POWERED BY PEOPLE
Wise County is a rising hub for business services—including customer experience centers, sales operations, financial services, and other people-focused administrative functions. Here, companies thrive with a strong, service-minded workforce, robust broadband infrastructure, and a business environment that values personal connection and digital performance.
Trusted Names, Real Results
Industry leaders already succeeding in Wise County include:
A global leader in customer experience management, Foundever supports 800+ leading brands across multiple industries from its Wise County center. Services range from back-office support to technical help and trust and safety, all designed to "deliver seamless experiences in the moments that matter.”
One of the nation’s top internet providers, Earthlink launched a 28,000 sq.-ft. U.S. sales center in Wise County in 2024—its only one nationwide—leveraging AI and proprietary tech to provide a premier customer journey. Situated in the Intersection Business & Industry Park, the center offers stunning natural views and a highly skilled, locally sourced team.
A national authority on home and car audio systems since 1974, Crutchfield brings decades of award-winning service and trusted customer engagement to Wise County. With a legacy of product expertise and customer-first philosophy, Crutchfield has won Bizrate’s Platinum Circle of Excellence 25 years in a row—something no other company has achieved.
Why Choose Wise County for Business Services?
Wise County is home to fast-growing businesses, higher education institutions, and residents who prioritize lifestyle and connection. These dynamic audiences create expanding markets for legal, financial, technical, and lifestyle services.
With triple-redundant broadband and comprehensive rural connectivity, Wise County delivers the digital capabilities essential to business services. Whether your company runs online platforms, cloud-based operations, or high-volume customer contact centers, our infrastructure supports performance at scale.
Wise County offers a cost of living 30% below the national average and significantly lower real estate prices, enabling companies to operate more efficiently and allocate more capital toward growth, training, or innovation.
Wise County’s workforce is supported by strong business, tech, and communications training programs from two higher education institutions:
- Mountain Empire Community College (MECC): Programs in business administration, support services, legal studies, IT, and CAD/CADD technology.
- University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA-Wise): Degrees in accounting, business administration, management information systems, communications, computer science, software engineering, hospitality, and more.
With a workforce that’s well-trained, loyal, and community-oriented, your operation can leverage the right talent for long-term success.