"The future of every community lies in capturing the energy, imagination, and passion of its people . . ." (Ernesto Sirolli, CEO, Sirolli Institute)

Throughout Carroll County, Grayson County, and Galax City, people are dreaming of ways to improve their lot in life.  If in some way, we can assist them and help their dreams come to be, we will have contributed greatly to the economic fortunes and future of our region.

The Crossroads Rural Entrepreneurial Institute, located in Galax, VA, opened in July 2005 to help improve the lives of people in southwest Virginia and beyond, by providing an innovative educational and economic development engine that will contribute to the revitalization of the region's economy while offering a brighter future for its citizens.

Through a unique partnership composed of educational institutions and economic developers, as well as state, local and federal government agencies, the Crossroads Rural Entrepreneurial Institute houses three important elements: 1) the Southwest Regional Enterprise Center - a mixed-use business incubator facility including business assistance and consulting services; 2) a technology-enhanced educational center - including high-demand technical curricula and occupational programs for high school and college students, transfer programs and a university center; 3) a continuing education center for workforce skills including literacy, GED, workforce and corporate training as well as a convention center/exhibition hall.

These three centers work together, in the same space, under the auspices of the Crossroads Institute in order to meet the challenges of changing economic environments and to help bolster our region's depressed economy.  Crossroads is dedicated to improving our community by offering opportunities for advancement that might otherwise not be available in a rural locale.

Welcome to the Crossroads Institute.  Dreams can come true.