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Proof
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 36: Building Community – A Conversation with Thomas Rea
In this episode, Jay talks with Thomas Rea, Valley native and Executive Vice President & Regional Commercial Executive for Bank of the James.
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Episode 35: Explore More – A Conversation with Lisa Shull
In this episode, we talk with Lisa Shull, Executive Director of the Explore More Discovery Museum in Downtown Harrisonburg. Now celebrating it's twen
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Episode 34: On Air with Matt Bingay – WMRA Executive Director & General Manager
In this episode of the Shenandoah Valley Life Podcast, we chat with Matt Bingay, Executive Director and General Manager of WMRA, the Shenandoah Valley
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Episode 33: It’s Electric: A Conversation with Greg Rogers, SVEC CEO
Born and raised in the Valley, Greg Rogers is the CEO of Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative. Studying electrical engineering at Virginia Tech, Gre
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Episode 32: Engineering Connection: A Conversation with Jacquelyn Nagel
In this episode, Jay talks with guest and JMU Engineering Professor and Assistant Department Head Jacquelyn Nagel. Listen in to learn about the path J
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Episode 31: Full Circle: A Conversation with Todd Livick
Todd Livick is a Valley Native who returned to the Valley after time serving in the U.S. Army and living in Northern Virginia. Todd, whose great-great
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Episode 30: From Board Member to Executive Director: A Conversation with Courtney Thompson, Greater Augusta Regional Chamber
Born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley and a graduate of JMU, Courtney Thompson of the Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce has spent her en
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Episode 29: From Michigan to the Valley – A Conversation with Kelli Williams
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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Episode 28: A Conversation with HDR Executive Director Andrea Dono
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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Episode 27: Agriculture in the Valley – A Conversation with John King, Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative
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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Episode 26: From Alabama to Virginia – A Conversation with Tracy Lyons
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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Episode 25: Supporting Farmers – Rockingham Cooperative, Keith Turner & The Farm Ministry
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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Ambassador Spotlights
Ambassador Spotlight
Chiedo John
James Madison University brought Chiedo to the Shenandoah Valley. The strong feeling of community made him decide to stay.
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Ambassador Spotlight
Alison Denbigh
Alison's entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit finds itself at home in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Ambassador Spotlight
Josh Grim
While still honoring his West Virginia roots, Josh and his family have made a life in the Valley.
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Ambassador Spotlight
Chris Swecker
A Shenandoah Valley native, Chris recognized his home as a top choice for quality of life, affordability, opportunity and safety for his family.
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Resident Perspectives
Living in the Shenandoah Valley
Listen in as Shenandoah Valley residents share what the Valley means to them and why they chose to live, work and play here.