OUR MISSION: Enable southern West Virginia to become a physically active community by embracing and celebrating an active lifestyle. In partnership with industries, families, schools, government administrators, businesses and their employees as well as healthcare professionals, Active SWV will advocate for southern West Virginians who deserve an attractive and vibrant place to live where safe opportunities to walk, run, dance, bike, and work out abound. Active SWV will facilitate and promote new and existing sporting events, as well as establish alternative-sports activities in order to increase sports tourism in our region. A happy and healthy community will attract new businesses and jobs. Active SWV’s overall goal is to improve the health of all southern West Virginians by providing opportunities for active lifestyles. This goal will help diversify our region’s economic development by attracting businesses that are looking for a community where living a healthy, active lifestyle is a priority.