Regional Roundup - June - Small Business Development Center

Business Podcasts, Blogs, & News of Note

Enjoy this month’s mix of business stories from around the Shenandoah Valley! You’ll also find ideas to help grow your business and some reminders about why living and working here is so exciting. If we miss something outstanding, please message us to add to next month’s edition!

Business Stories You’ll Love

WFXR’s Hazelmarie Anderson speaks with Virginia Vineyard Association’s “Grower of the Year,” Shephard Rouse, owner of Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery in Raphine.

VVA Honors Shepherd Rouse as Wine Grape Grower of the Year

by Virginia Vineyard Association May 16, 2022

Shepherd Rouse, owner of Rockbridge Vineyard and Brewery in Raphine, has been named Grower of the Year by the Virginia Vineyards Association (VVA). The award was announced today by Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr at the VVA’s 2022 Technical Meeting in Charlottesville.

Waynesboro at Work with Kline’s Dairy Bar

In this episode, Waynesboro at Work talks with Kim Arehart, owner of Kline’s Dairy Bar in Waynesboro, VA. She shares her experience starting in the family ice cream business at age thirteen, how she came to own her own Kline’s location and her wise advice for new entrepreneurs. Learn more about Kline’s Dairy Bar at klinesdairybar.com.

Tips & Trends to Grow Your Business

Even if your business can’t hire a full-time team, there are some professional services you simply cannot do without. Get some tips in this blog post from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce on how to meet your business needs through freelancing or independent businessprofessionals

Ever wonder if you have the right content on your website that will drive traffic and convert visitors to buyers?

This blog post from the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce will head you in the right direction for capturing more sales.

More Reasons to Love Living & Doing Business in the Valley

Shenandoah Valley Life: How Aimee Roberts with Nest Realty is telling the story of our great quality of life in the Valley

The latest episode of the Shenandoah Valley Life speaks with Aimee Roberts with Nest Realty who is in charge of a very polished publication that reaches a target audience of decision makers. Aimee and Nest have partnered with the Shenandoah Regional Airport and the Shenandoah Valley Partnership to tell the story of living, working, playing and serving in the Valley. Listen to what drew Aimee to the Valley and how she is channels her story of family, hiking, outdoors, education and living in a small town into the creation of each Friends of Nest publication.

Regional Roundup – June