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 […]
April 2021 The diversification of drivers affecting growth provides stability in the region. The growth of existing companies, new e-commerce requirements and 3PL activity have all helped the region. The shift to online shopping has helped companies focus on moving into space along the Shenandoah/I-81 Corridor. Click here to read the full story on Colliers International’s […]
April 22, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick Swartz, Ph.D., SHD Air Service Task Force Chair (540) 568-5272 swartznj@jmu.edu It has been an incredible three years for Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD). After announcing their non-stop United Express jet service powered by SkyWest in April 2018, SHD experienced record passenger numbers, added additional flights in the […]
Sanford Holshouser Economic Development, LLC (SHEDC) is pleased to announce the affiliation of their new partner, John J. Smolak, of Roanoke, Virginia. John and brings a wealth of experience having spent the last 45 years in economic and community development, in various capacities, both in the private and public sector.Most recently, John was with AEP […]
March 30, 2021 The Shenandoah Valley Partnership, in coordination with the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center, is initiating a series of webinars to assist our investors in learning best practices and very helpful information – direct from Google! Using YouTube to Grow Your Business · April 6, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Are you thinking […]
For Immediate Release: March 18, 2021 Contacts: Jay Langston, PhD Executive Director, Shenandoah Valley Partnership JLangston@theShenandoahValley.com 540.568.3259 Ashley Shickle Program Coordinator, GO Virginia Region 8 Coordinator@GOVirginiaRegion8.org 540.209.5107 SHENANDOAH VALLEY – The Virginia Initiative for Growth & Opportunity (GO Virginia) Board awarded the Shenandoah Valley Partnership (SVP) $821,000 to improve six sites in GO Virginia Region […]
