Date: May 14, 2020 SVP Investors and Partners, Like many of you, I’ve participated on zoom meetings and webinars these past few weeks and the two buzz words – resilient and pivot – are consistent throughout the conversations. On behalf of myself, SVP staff, and SVP Board of Directors, thank you. Thank you for proving […]
May 1, 2020 ~ Funding to support regional economic development initiatives ~ Richmond – The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced today $2,872,931 in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) funding for 13 regional projects. The GO Virginia Board, which includes key members of the Governor’s cabinet, the General Assembly and […]
April 22, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact: Michelle Bixler Director of Community Development 540-394-8020 (not for publication) mbixler@strasburgva.com Strasburg, Va. – Mercury Paper is donating over $27,000 worth of supplies to healthcare workers and those in need this week in response to the demand for the products during the fight to mitigate the spread of […]
Shenandoah Valley company Valley Precision Inc. mentioned in an article about manufacturers helping with the response to COVID-19. For original article, click here. April 13, 2020 In these uncertain times in our history, confronted with an unimagined worldwide pandemic, there is one thing that’s proven certain: Sheet metal fabricators are innovative, resourceful and ready to […]
For original article, click here. Date: April 13, 2020 With its labs shut down for the foreseeable future, the James Madison University (JMU) Chemistry Department has found a way to use some of the chemicals it normally uses for teaching to aid medical workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. It turns out […]
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 […]
