Regional Roundup – October

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

Small Farm Winery Owner Talks About First Year

Meet Cassandra Wallace, owner of Wisteria Farm & Vineyard in this The River 95.3, The Valley Today podcast episode. Cassandra explains how she and her husband came to be owners of the farm and vineyard. Learn more about their wine and the special events they host throughout the year.

Staunton Academy of Ballet – A Local Tradition

Enjoy this Staunton Stories podcast interview with Pamela McCray, R.A.D., who founded the popular Staunton Academy of Ballet in 1990. Learn more about the Staunton Academy of Ballet philosophy of creating a supportive environment of excellence to encourage our students’ progression into accomplished young artists.

From California to Home: A conversation with April Anderson

April Anderson sought a career in the rapidly expanding craft beer brewing industry and landed at the right place at the right time with the right people. After a stint in California, April is back in the Valley and has come into her own as the master brewer at Rockbridge Vineyards and was there to help guide the creation of their brewery alongside their winery, where she is producing some delicious craft beers in the Shenandoah Valley.

Tips & Trends to Grow Your Business

Feeling cautiously optimistic about holiday sales? This blog post from the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce offers some tips for attracting customers and maximizing holiday spending this year.

More Reasons to Love Living & Doing Business in the Valley