July 6, 2021
A recommended shared-use agricultural center in Shenandoah Valley is ideal for national distribution, diverse crops, and food system infrastructure.
Proposed agricultural center to strengthen local farms and food businesses in Rockingham or Augusta County.
April 7, 2021
GART launches SAW Savings Pass program with GO Virginia grant to support regional small businesses.
March 25, 2021
Common Grain Alliance receives GO Virginia grant for LOCAL-I project aiding small-scale VA agricultural producers with logistics.
GO Virginia awarded $821,000 to elevate six sites in Region 8 to a Virginia Business Ready Site certification.
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.
October 12, 2020
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.
September 1, 2020
Feasibility study by CSPDC to determine viability of shared-use Agricultural Enterprise Center in Shenandoah Valley for small to mid-sized agricultural businesses.
August 12, 2020
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.
June 25, 2020
GO Virginia grants nearly $629k to Staunton Creative Community Fund for Startup Shenandoah Valley program to build entrepreneurial ecosystem in Region 8.
February 14, 2020
JMU’s hemp study aims to answer questions and set up a database for farmers, completing economic analysis, data collection, and networking.
March 18, 2019
Winchester Schools get $500K for Shihadeh Innovation Center to expand career and technical education programs.
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