"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. |