SVP NEWS
Posted on October 12, 2020
SBDCs launch COVID-19 recovery initiative to promote economic stability, sustainability, and growth. Date: October 12, 2010 SV SBDC Contact: Joyce Krech, (540)568-3227, krechjh@jmu.edu LF SBDC Contact: Christine Kriz, (540)868-7094, ckriz@lfcc.edu The GO Virginia State board has approved an $81,813 grant proposal submitted by a regional partnership between Harrisonburg Economic Development, Frederick County Economic Development, Shenandoah […]
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Posted on September 1, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 1, 2020 CONTACT NAME: Greg Hitchin PHONE: 540-942-6779 EMAIL: HitchinGE@ci.waynesboro.va.us VIRTEX and the City of Waynesboro announce the creation of 40-50 new manufacturing jobs in the City. VIRTEX, an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) Provider with facilities in the US and Mexico, is adding a new product line to its Waynesboro […]
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Posted on August 26, 2020
Date: August 25, 2020 Waynesboro, VA – Recognizing that small businesses continue to feel the devastating effects COVID-19 and the public health measures enacted to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, City Council has introduced an ordinance to refund and reopen the Renaissance Fund application process. The Renaissance Fund TWO grant program provides grants […]
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Posted on July 22, 2020
On July 21, 2020, investors and partners joined Team SVP for a virtual event streamed live from Pale Fire Brewing in downtown Harrisonburg to: Hear from Tim Brady, Founder and General Manager of Pale Fire Brewing, on his quick and collaborative effort to create Pale Fire Helps – a popup food bank supporting local restaurant […]
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Posted on June 30, 2020
Project represents second major expansion of Stuarts Draft manufacturing operation since 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · June 30, 2020 Office of the Governor Contact: Alena Yarmosky Email: Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Economic Development Partnership Contact: Suzanne Clark Email: sclark@vedp.org The Hershey Company Contact: Jeff Beckman Email: jbeckman@hersheys.com; Phone: (717) 534-8090 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The […]
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Posted on June 18, 2020
Date: June 18, 2020 The Economic Development and Tourism Department, and Destination Downtown Waynesboro announce the beginning of Wake Up Waynesboro – a fun, interactive game to help residents explore our downtown, and get reacquainted with downtown merchants. We have all been waiting patiently for our beloved stores and restaurants to reopen while practicing the […]
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Posted on June 9, 2020
Cash Grants for Businesses Suffering Loss due to COVID-19 Date: June 9, 2020 Waynesboro, VA – Recognizing that small businesses are a critical component of the City’s economic fabric, City Council has introduced an ordinance creating the Waynesboro Renaissance Fund which will provide grants to businesses that have suffered a loss due to business closures […]
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Posted on May 20, 2020
To address the ever increasing demand for face mask material in the U.S., Berry has expanded its Meltex™ platform to add capacity in Waynesboro, VA. For original Business Facilities article, click here. Date: May 20, 2020 Last month, Berry Global Group, Inc. announced strategic initiatives to increase production of face mask materials. The initiatives include […]
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Posted on February 28, 2020
Date: February 28, 2020 The County of Augusta is proud to announce the promotion of Rebekah Castle to Director of Economic Development and Marketing. Castle brings 14 years of economic development experience to the role having served as the department’s Marketing Coordinator for more than six years. She specialized in marketing initiatives for economic development […]
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Posted on February 12, 2020
Community to receive technical services through Small Scale Manufacturing Pilot Program For Immediate Release Contact: Liz Lewis, Page County Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator Date: February 11, 2020 Richmond – On January 24, Page County was selected to participate in a Small Scale Manufacturing Pilot program provided by the Virginia Department of Housing and […]
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