News

The Valley’s GO Virginia Region 8 ignites economic growth

GO Virginia Region 8 provided $5.5 million in funding to 19 projects in Shenandoah Valley, including talent development, business cluster scaling, entrepreneurial ecosystems and business-ready sites.

GO Virginia Region 8 Council Welcomes New Executive Director

Deborah K. Flippo appointed as new Executive Director for GO Virginia Region 8 Council, bringing 31 years of experience in VA business development.

Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission plan agriculture enterprise center

A recommended shared-use agricultural center in Shenandoah Valley is ideal for national distribution, diverse crops, and food system infrastructure.

Study Recommends Community Ag Facility In Rockingham Or Augusta

Proposed agricultural center to strengthen local farms and food businesses in Rockingham or Augusta County.

Greater Augusta Regional Tourism (GART) Launches a Free, Mobile Savings Pass to Support Small Businesses

GART launches SAW Savings Pass program with GO Virginia grant to support regional small businesses.

Common Grain Alliance Receives GO Virginia Grant to Fund New Agricultural Supply Chain Project

Common Grain Alliance receives GO Virginia grant for LOCAL-I project aiding small-scale VA agricultural producers with logistics.

GO Virginia Grants Shenandoah Valley Partnership Funds for Site Enhancement

GO Virginia awarded $821,000 to elevate six sites in Region 8 to a Virginia Business Ready Site certification.

Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturer to Locate in Harrisonburg

Valley Guard Supply LLC is investing $1 million to establish a personal protective equipment manufacturing facility in the City of Harrisonburg, creating 45 new jobs.

GO Virginia Funds SBDC COVID-19 Recovery Initiative to Boost Small Business Resiliency.

The Virginia Initiative for Growth & Opportunity (GO Virginia) Board approved an $81,813 grant for the Small Business Resiliency Team program in the Shenandoah Valley.

Feasibility Study for shared-use Agricultural Enterprise Center in the Shenandoah Valley Begins

Feasibility study by CSPDC to determine viability of shared-use Agricultural Enterprise Center in Shenandoah Valley for small to mid-sized agricultural businesses.

Greater Augusta Regional Tourism Receives $50,000 GO Virginia Grant

GART receives $50,000 GO Virginia grant for Reopening SAW, a three-phase outreach program to promote the region as a safe destination for tourism.

Startup Shenandoah Valley Program Receives GO Virginia Grant

GO Virginia grants nearly $629k to Staunton Creative Community Fund for Startup Shenandoah Valley program to build entrepreneurial ecosystem in Region 8.