Shenandoah Valley Partnership hosted a Winter Economic Development Forum early in February featuring Page County. Guests included Page County Economic Development and Tourism director Nina Fox and Page County Board of Supervisors member Mark Stroupe, as well as Page County EDA Member Dennis Fleming and owner of Shenandoah-based KVK Precision Specialties Jeff Vaughan. SVP Executive […]
Staunton, Va. (November 2, 2022) – Cadence, Inc., a leading contract manufacturer of medical and drug delivery devices, is pleased to announce that the company has earned its second bronze medal for sustainability from EcoVadis, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. The bronze medal distinguishes sustainability performance in the top […]
In this 7th edition of our virtual cooking show, we feature Shenandoah County and some of the delicious locally made products as we bake an Apple Beer Bread. Host Woodstock Brewhouse made for the perfect backdrop to this edition’s recipe that featured their Tipsy Squirrel brown ale. Site consultants learned about the history of the […]
What a year it’s been for SVP! Take a look at some of our fiscal year end accomplishments and highlights. Click on the image or link below SVP Year End Review FY 2021-2022 Video produced by: Appeal Production
November 29, 2021 Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley life is 365 days of “cozy.” Our cozy character is formed by a mosaic of majestic mountains, downtown hubs, and accessible outdoor recreation. The region’s unparalleled quality of living combined with critical infrastructure, strategic market access, and a dynamic workforce creates a business climate companies proudly call home. The […]
Participants paid to train for manufacturing jobs, guaranteed interviews with 7 companies Date: October 5, 2021 WEYERS CAVE VA – Offering paid training and a chance to interview with seven manufacturing companies, Job Starter: Advanced Manufacturing Training is a new program provided by Blue Ridge Community College aimed at bringing awareness to modern manufacturing in […]
September 1, 2021 It’s back to school for the Shenandoah Valley’s 10 colleges and universities, 8 career and technical centers, and public and private K-12 schools. Our annual 9,000+ graduates are ready to serve new business development or existing industry expansions. In August, nine site selectors followed along as we prepared granola bars and had […]
Two-year export program provides resources to support international business expansion July 15, 2021 Richmond—The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) today announced the acceptance of 12 companies into its two-year Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program assists companies in the Commonwealth that are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy. To […]
July 7, 2021 In this issue of Virginia Economic Review, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) explores the economic value that international trade brings to companies and consumers and detail Virginia’s ambitious international trade plan to boost exports by 50% over the next 10–15 years. Shenandoah Valley highlights include (page numbers reference digital version): 10 – Ryzing […]
May 27, 2021 A mosaic of productive family farms, vibrant cities, and accessible outdoor recreation form the essential character of the Shenandoah Valley. Home to four of the top five agricultural-producing counties in Virginia, local is defined by a country drive, not a 100+ mile commute. Our majestic fields and downtown hubs weave together farm-to-table […]
