Economic Development

Town of Wise Economic Development Vision

"Wise is a dynamic and vibrant community where people want to live, visit, and do business.  We have a variety of jobs and diversity of housing choice for workers, professionals, and students alike.  We are a College Town, where the Town and UVA Wise are working towards their common and prosperous future." 

The guiding document for economic development in the Town of Wise, Economic Development Strategic Plan - Wise, Virginia (EDSP), identified five strategic themes:

1. Business Development

2. Housing

3. Physical Planning

4. College Town

5. Implementation 

The goals associated with each strategic theme can be found in the EDSP.