More than 115 investors and partners attended the SVP Annual Meeting on July 25, 2025 at the Atlantic Union Bank Center on the campus of James Madison University. The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on the year and celebrate regional successes and accomplishments as well as unveil upcoming plans. SVP executive director Jay […]
The Shenandoah Valley Partnership recently welcomed three new board members at the start of the fiscal year on July 1, 2025 for a three year term. The Board guides the organization in fulfilling its mission to facilitate regional and local economic development efforts through and in support of member jurisdictions, private partners and strategic alliances. […]
#WHYPageCounty campaign recognized with 2025 NACo Achievement Award LURAY, June 23 — The Page County Economic Development and Tourism Department was recognized last week with a 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The annual awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. For its #WHYPageCounty communications campaign, […]
Buena Vista, VA (April 2025) — The Virginia Innovation Accelerator (VIA), a transformative project revitalizing the historic Mundet-Hermetite manufacturing plant in Buena Vista, is nearing the completion of a significant phase of construction. With updates to utilities, interior renovations to create flexible retail and manufacturing spaces, a community commercial kitchen and the addition of modern […]
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Caf2Code, a software development and IT consultancy company, will invest $135,000 to expand its Harrisonburg operations. The project will create 20 jobs. “Caf2Code’s project brings not only cutting-edge technology and innovation to the Commonwealth, but it also creates 20 new high-quality jobs for our workforce,” said Governor Glenn […]
Newport News, Virginia (April 3, 2025) — The Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) awarded its 2025 Community Economic Development Awards (CEDA) to six communities across the Commonwealth, honoring initiatives that advance economic viability through economic and community development programs. The annual CEDA program recognizes best practices and exceptional contributions for the following efforts: business retention […]
RICHMOND, VA — The Virginia Economic Development Partnership today announced that McClung Companies, a marketing, printing and digital services business, will invest $4.6 million to upgrade printing equipment and management systems in the City of Waynesboro. The company will retrain 37 employees in how to use the upgraded equipment and systems. “McClung Companies has continually invested […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the latest round of awards from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) Fund Infrastructure Grant program. A total of $264,000 in competitively awarded matching grants will support six new community infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening local food production and sustainable agriculture. These investments span six localities, […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Serioplast, a global manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging, will invest $25,725,000 to occupy a 140,000-square-foot industrial facility in Shenandoah County. The company is headquartered in Seriate, Italy, and provides packaging for companies like Procter&Gamble, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, and more. The project will create 45 new jobs. “I am thrilled that Serioplast […]
BY ANNE ADAMS • STAFF WRITER, THE RECORDER MONTEREY — The Highland Inn revitalization project got a huge shot in the arm late last week. Blue Grass Resource Center, the nonprofit that owns the inn, learned its application for grant funding was approved in the amount of $1,750,000 — one of the largest grants received […]
