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Phase one of SHD’s technology park project completed

November 26, 2023

By: Mike Staley WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV) – The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) held a ribbon cutting today to celebrate the completion of phase one in their technology park…

The Gauntlet Challenge

November 22, 2023

By: Anthony Giorgetti “Roanoke is known for its trails and the star that provides its nickname. But if you’re part of the Virginia business community, what may stand out the…

Farmer Focus hatches $17.8 million expansion

June 1, 2023

Harrisonburg-based Farmer Focus is undertaking a $17.8 million expansion to boost capacity at its 78,000-square foot processing facility on Acorn Drive. The organic poultry producer, which marked its ninth anniversary…

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport’s new hangars nearly complete

June 1, 2023

WEYERS CAVE, Va. (WHSV) – A project creating a hub for business clients in the Valley is almost complete. Two new hangars are being built at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport…

The Valley’s GO Virginia Region 8 ignites economic growth

February 16, 2023

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

September 14, 2022

Deborah K. Flippo appointed as new Executive Director for GO Virginia Region 8 Council, bringing 31 years of experience in VA business development.
Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Enterprise Center Feasibility Study

Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission plan agriculture enterprise center

July 6, 2021

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

July 6, 2021

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

April 7, 2021

GART launches SAW Savings Pass program with GO Virginia grant to support regional small businesses.
Local Ordering, Communication, and Agricultural Logistics Initiative

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

March 25, 2021

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

March 25, 2021

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

March 4, 2021

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.

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