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Meet Amy and Jason Moore of HERITAGE MILLWORK & CABINETRY, LLC! This new small business is located in Rockbridge County, less than a mile off Interstate 81 exit 200.
#BusinessSpotlight #valleysbdc Since its inception in 2019, and with the help of its partners, Juice Works 3D has reached hundreds of students in in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond with […]
Karen White, Regional Lending Manager, Virginia Financing Authority, was the featured speaker at the recent Childcare Resource Fair held at James Madison University. Sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley SBDC, other resource participants included Virginia ChildCare Aware, Early Childhood Development Program, Blue Ridge Community College, Early Education Business Consultants,Ready Region Blue Ridge, and Virginia Department of Education.
During 2024 the Shenandoah Valley SBDC is celebrating 35 years of service to the Shenandoah Valley business community. Read how the JMU-SV SBDC business education and entrepreneurship program got its start in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.
Join us as we explore data-driven strategies to revolutionize your recruiting and retention efforts. In this collaborative workshop, we will share innovative techniques to attract top-tier candidates and retention initiatives tailored to meet the diverse needs of your workforce.
The SV SBDC Advisory Council recently learned about “Sergeant Shred”, a Sensitive Solutions Mobile Ammunition System (SAS) that destroys small arms ammunition without creating emissions. The Sergeant Shred is a patented, mobile, green technology that can be transported anywhere in the world to reduce stockpiles and assist in natural disasters.
The Shenandoah Valley SBDC was pleased to connect the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce with experts from James Madison University to present “Effectively Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)” for participants at the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Spring Conference held on Thursday, March 21 at Hotel 24 South in Staunton.
Dr. Benjamin Selznick, Associate Professor and Advisor of Postsecondary Analysis and Leadership and Tatjana Titareva, PhD Student at the School of Strategic Leadership Studies shared their insights on practical uses of artificial intelligence (AI). Topics covered were a discussion of AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Dall-E), possible uses, ethical considerations, and effective strategy. The session also included remarks from the presenters as well as a Q & A.
Selznick was recently featured in a Virginia Business article showcasing the ways business schools at Virginia universities are integrating AI while still maintaining academic standards, integrity, and ethics. Titareva was named a Stanford University Innovation Fellow in 2022 and is writing her dissertation on the use of artificial intelligence in higher education administration. You can read more about her work in this JMU News feature.
One of the SV SBDC’s goals in 2024 is to help other business agencies in the region connect to state and federal resources around key topics such as artificial intelligence, human resources, international trade, manufacturing, and government contracting. By leveraging connections within the JMU College of Business and the extensive SBDC network, the SV SBDC is able to arrange targeted training, advising, and program development to suit the specific needs of regional small businesses.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE VIRGINIA SBDC: We’re writing to alert you about a scam targeting small businesses. Fraudulent individuals are using the logos of America’s SBDC and the U.S. Small […]
The Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center (SV SBDC), in partnership with the Research, Economic Development & Innovation Department at James Madison University, will be hosting a series of local information sessions with the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) to educate local entrepreneurs and companies about technology development and commercialization grant funding opportunities.
The first session, “Grant Funding for Technology Development & Commercialization” will be March 18, 2024, from 11:30am – 2:00pm at the Shenandoah Valley SBDC, 220 University Blvd, Harrisonburg VA. The session will provide an overview of grant funding for Virginia-based companies and researchers who are developing early-stage technology. Discussions will also include information about federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant programs involving eleven agencies that award over $4B annually in $200K-$2M grants, and the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Commonwealth Commercialization Fund that provides $75K grants for small business and higher education technology development/commercialization. The session is free, but registration is required. Interested individuals should visit HERE to sign up.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Shenandoah Valley SBDC on an Info Session on Grant Funding for Technology Development & Commercialization. This event symbolizes our commitment to providing Virginia-based companies and researchers with the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate the complexities of grant funding successfully. Through our collaborative efforts and the JMU RD team’s client-centered approach, we are setting the stage for significant advancements in technology development and commercialization. Our goal is to empower our faculty, staff, and community partners in our region to maximize their grant activity success, ensuring that our innovative ecosystem continues to thrive,” said Tiffany Brutus, Research Development Associate/Co-Head Inclusive Excellence.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, these information sessions will assist Shenandoah Valley innovators, entrepreneurs, startups, ecosystems, and market development initiatives to accelerate early commercialization and find funding support to launch and grow new companies, create high paying jobs, and spur economic growth.
“Helping entrepreneurs and businesses understand eligibility and successfully apply for these grant programs can have an enormous impact on the speed at which early-stage technology is developed and brought to market. Connecting businesses to the resources that will facilitate research, development, and sustained growth is a major goal of the Shenandoah Valley SBDC, and this program is a wonderful way to introduce owners and entrepreneurs to a significant source of funding,” said SV SBDC Director Allison Dugan.
For more information, contact Allison Dugan, (540)568-3227, [email protected].