Recruit. Build. Engage.
BRIDGE is a privately funded economic development organization dedicated to growing the
regional economy of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
BRIDGE focuses our efforts on providing free market research and data, recruiting new air service and assisting regional tourism organizations, attracting and retaining talent, providing support for communities and private developers in developing commercial, retail, and residential projects.
2 States 15 Counties 755,000+ People
BRIDGE Helps Companies
BRIDGE partners with communities, companies, site selection consultants, and developers (free of charge) to ensure they have the latest, most accurate information. Whatever the question, if it pertains to growing your business, then it also pertains to growing our economy. Find out how we can help you.
Two states.
One region.
Are we all about helping you grow your company's bottom line? Absolutely! Regardless of where you are in the region. Markets in which companies choose to do business are defined by economic conditions and opportunity, not lines on a map. Whether you're looking to locate in Northeast Tennessee or Southwest Virginia, you'll most likely end up doing business in both. Just like us. Let us help you.
BRIDGE Helps Communities
BRIDGE offers free assistance to local partners and governments to help them make their strongest case. From assistance with data for recruitment and requests for information to introductions that build lasting business relationships, see how we can help you.
Privately funded
for the benefit of all
BRIDGE is funded by private-sector investors who share a vision of a region in which many voices speak with one message: we want your business. Our board of directors includes elected officials from cities and counties in addition to CEOs and Presidents of the region's businesses. They believe in and invest in the future success of our region.
A Few of Our Current Projects
Air Service
& Tourism
Recruited Breeze Airways (a new-to-market carrier) and two new direct flights to Tri-Cities Airport
Real Estate Development
Assisting developers in locating hotels, retailers, restaurants, and developing over 2,500 housing units
Talent Attraction
+ Retention
Collaborating on building a regional career pathways website to expand our youth's knowledge of local careers
Market Data
+ Research
Researching and producing data reports for both non-profits and for-profits across the region
Regional Prosperity
BRIDGE takes a collaborative approach to scaling economic development efforts.
No region can be at its best without our individual communities being at theirs.
BRIDGE supports local economic development initiatives to make our communities the best they can be. We seek to fill any gaps by providing free research and relationship-building opportunities to help our communities compete like never before.