For original article, click here. Date: April 13, 2020 All appears quiet on the campus of James Madison University (JMU), as students and staff work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Inside JMU Libraries, however, dozens of 3D printers are running nearly around the clock, producing face shields for local hospitals, hospices, eldercare centers, and […]
Please click here to access the full Good Morning America release. Pale Fire Brewery is featured in the video at 2:31 minutes. For more information on Pale Fire Brewery’s “Pale Fire Helps” Food Bank Resource click here.
Date: April 10, 2020 The Harrisonburg-Rockingham COVID-19 Business Support Taskforce that formed last month to quickly coordinate support and resources for businesses in the Harrisonburg and Rockingham area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has awarded $50,000 in grants, funded by the generous donation from F&M Bank, to 20 area small businesses, and another $15,000 […]
For original WHSV-TV3 article and news coverage, click here. Date: April 9, 2020 The Augusta County Public Library in Fishersville is serving the community during the COVID-19 crisis but in a different way. They’re using their 3D printer to make face shields. Each shield takes an hour to make. So far, they’ve made close to […]
For original The Recorder article, click here. Date: April 9, 2020 After a few trials and minor modifications, iMADE3D produced an excellent product the entire Highland Medical Center (HMC) is excited about, said HMC CEO Tish Amirault. “The iMADE3D face shield is lightweight, adjustable, comfortable, and most importantly, provides ample protection. HMC is extremely grateful and impressed […]
Date: April 7, 2020 As we know, the COVID-19 crisis is affecting us all – some more than others AND that is why Page County Economic Development, The Mimslyn Inn, Massanutten Resort, Rileyville Baptist Church, Rileyville Gospel Church and soon to be many more – are working together to provide a POP UP FOOD HUB for […]
For original article, click here. Date: April 6, 2020 James Madison University (JMU) students, their professor, JMU X-Labs, and local business and community partners are racing against the clock to help the Harrisonburg Farmers Market reopen on Saturday, April 11. The plan is to assist the Farmers’ Market vendors to set up online stores where customers […]
For original article, click here. Date: April 6, 2020 Mary Baldwin University (MBU) today announced an agreement with the Valley Mission to house approximately 30 of the agency’s family and senior clients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tullidge Residence Hall on the MBU campus. The move will create much needed space for implementing social distancing […]
For original Daily News-Record article, click here. Date: April 3, 2020 Starting today, Broadway will be temporarily suspending its meals tax and trash fees to assist the town’s residents and business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both measures will be effective until July 31 unless extended by the Town Council. Through a Facebook post on March 25, […]
For original Daily News-Record article, click here. Date: April 3, 2020 As many other businesses start to wind down or close in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Valley plastic manufacturer, Artisan Packaging in Harrisonburg, is increasing production of its health care products to keep up with demand, according to Jay Veenis, the plant manager. In […]
