Carl Mitchell and the Virginia Economic Bridge staff hit it big this week with an AP story about their program that appeared in 100 media outlets. Their database received 176 new entrants on Monday and the site was viewed by people in all 50 states and 30 countries. This fantastic exposure is going to propel their program forward and it has already enabled them to get a matching grant to create something similar in Southside. Roanoke and the NRV will also benefit with the added exposure for Southwest Virginia. Great job!