Southwest 2020 Summit kicks off in Abingdon

WCYB – More than 300 top executives and community leaders from all across Southwest Virginia gathered hoping to work together to improve the region’s educational and health outcomes.

The Southwest 2020 Summit kicked off Thursday in Abingdon.

This year’s summit included a new community input session dealing with the two healthcare providers’ ten year strategic plan.

The plan would cover four key areas including mental health, research, kids health and healthy communities.