Proof

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The Shenandoah Valley has an incomparable quality of life and the proof is in our people. Meet Shenandoah Valley residents who are living, working and thriving in Virginia’s iconic valley and discover why we’re proud to call this region home.

Shenandoah Valley Life Podcast

Episode 29: From Michigan to the Valley – A Conversation with Kelli Williams

24:02

This episode of the Shenandoah Valley Life podcast features Kelli Williams with Virginia Tourism Corporation. Kelli made her way to the Valley from Mi

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Kelli Williams - Virginia Tourism Corporation

Episode 28: A Conversation with HDR Executive Director Andrea Dono

45:13

In this episode, Jay talks with Executive Director of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Andrea Dono. A passionate advocate for the downtown area and b

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Andrea Dono - Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance

Episode 27: Agriculture in the Valley – A Conversation with John King, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative

39:21

With 4 of the top 5 agriculture producing localities in the state located in the Shenandoah Valley, the impact of the ag industry is huge. Our guest f

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Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative

Episode 26: From Alabama to Virginia – A Conversation with Tracy Lyons

37:25

Executive Director of the Lexington-Rockbridge County Chamber of Commerce Tracy Lyons relocated to the Valley from Alabama, with a stop in Richmond al

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Tracy Lyons - Lexington Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce

Episode 25: Supporting Farmers – Rockingham Cooperative, Keith Turner & The Farm Ministry

39:13

With a more than 100 year history, Rockingham Cooperative has roots that run deep and so does Valley native and coop feed division manager Keith Turne

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Keith Turner - Farm Ministry

Episode 24: Launching Careers with JobStarter – A Conversation with BRCC’s Andrea Livick & Dr. John Downey

28:28

The success of a grant funded partnership between Blue Ridge Community College and pharmaceutical company, Merck sparked the creation of an innovative

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BRCC's Dr. John Downey and Andrea Livick on the podcast

Episode 23- From Wall Street to the Shenandoah Valley: A conversation with Mark Toorock

33:28

Mark Toorock has made an interesting transition in his career, from being involved in securities on Wall Street to conducting the production....

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Mark Toorock

Episode 22- From California to Home: A conversation with April Anderson

45:34

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...

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April Anderson joins Jay on the podcast

Episode 21 – Efficient & Thrifty: A conversation with Scott Asbell

36:18

Scott Asbell, SVP’s producer for the Shenandoah Valley Life Podcast series. talks about his serial entrepreneurial background and approach to life...

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Scott Asbell joins Jay on the podcast

Episode 20 – Reducing the Barriers to Innovation: A conversation with Hannah Cooper

28:34

Hannah Cooper with the Staunton Innovation Hub, an adventurist in her personal life, explains how so many of her personal traits are analogous to ...

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Hannah Cooper joins Jay on the podcast

Episode 19 – Shenandoah Valley Life: How Aimee Roberts with Nest Realty is telling the story of our great quality of life in the Valley

33:30

Aimee Roberts with Nest Realty is in charge of a very polished publication that reaches a target audience of decision makers. Aimee and Nest have par

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Aimee Roberts joins Jay on the Podcast

Episode 18 – Flying High in the Valley: A conversation with Greg Campbell and Heather Ream about the Shenandoah Regional Airport

37:32

Greg Campbell has been at the Shenandoah Regional Airport (SHD) since 1988, worked at the airport through college at Bridgewater and has a tireless...

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