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!
WSLS talks with program leaders and businesses involved with The Walker Program in Lexington.
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – A program in Lexington is helping generate wealth and promote more minority businesses opening in the area.
Leaders with the “Walker Program” said it started in June of last year.
The purpose of the program is to help people of color become entrepreneurs and so far, leaders said they have trained about 35 aspiring business owners.
Meet Zanny Bandy, the Director of Membership Experience at Orchard Creek Country Club. She shares her experience of being “in charge of all the fun” at Orchard Creek, how her current role relates to her favorite job as a young adult, her sound advice for other business leaders, and more! Learn more about Orchard Creek Country Club at orchardcreekva.com.
By Randy Arrington, Page Valley News
LURAY, May 13 — Many people today want to know where their food is grown. The move is toward fresh, free-range and farm-to-fork. At Hawksbill Brewing Company, they take the same approach to beer.
Join Shenandoah Community Capital Fund throughout July for a Month of Marketing. The series will provide marketing tips, starting with the building blocks to set you up for success, as well as actionable items to implement in your own business.
There are many ways to engage your audience, raise your company’s visibility, and define your brand in the marketplace. From drip marketing to event planning to strategic direct mail campaigns, you have many tools at your disposal. Regardless of which tools (or combination of tools), you use, here are five tips from the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce to keep in mind.
With 57 languages and 53 countries represented in Harrisonburg’s public schools, the area is home to the most diverse student population in Virginia. Harrisonburg’s business community also represents a diverse mix of entrepreneurs. Meet a few in this video from JMU College of Arts and Letters!
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