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GO Virginia economic development program is improving regional collaboration, state study finds

December 12, 2023

The JLARC report was largely positive but noted that GO Virginia’s overall economic impact is hard to measure, and warned that the program’s appropriations could be reduced if the money…
Staunton Innovation League — Tech Lab Feasibility Study

Waynesboro to open an Innovation Hub offering co-working space this spring

December 7, 2023

Patrick Hite- Staunton News Leader WAYNESBORO — Waynesboro is getting its very own co-working space in the Virginia MetalCrafters building. Similar to the one in Staunton, the Innovation Hub plans…

ZM Sheet Metal planning new facility in Frederick County with room for 300 employees

December 7, 2023

By CORMAC DODD The Winchester Star ZM Sheet Metal Inc., a company that manufactures heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) steel components, plans to expand in Frederick County after purchasing…

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.

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