About Virginia's Heartland Alliance
A Regional Partnership for Growth
Connecting People. Strengthening Communities.
We connect people, partners, and opportunities to make Virginia’s Heartland a place where businesses grow, families thrive, and communities prosper.
Virginia’s Heartland Alliance (VaHA) unites community leaders across Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties to grow opportunity, retain talent, and build a vibrant regional economy. Together, public and private partners advance authentic, balanced progress — where innovation meets preservation and success in one community strengthens the entire region.
Established in 2024, VaHA grew from a shared vision among regional leaders through the Commonwealth Regional Council to strengthen coordination and expand opportunity across Central Virginia and Southern Virginia.
As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public-private partnership, VaHA advances Virginia economic development through regional collaboration, strengthening communities and supporting long-term growth across the Heartland.
Measuring Regional Impact
The Heartland by the Numbers
What Guides Our Work
Our Mission
We connect people, partners, and opportunities to make Virginia’s Heartland a place where businesses grow, families thrive, and communities prosper.
Our Vision
A thriving, connected, and forward-moving Heartland — known for its authentic people, balanced growth, and collaborative spirit.
Our Approach
We help communities move their priorities forward by connecting them with the people, partnerships, and resources that support long-term success.
This work is funded in part by a grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission.
