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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 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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Episode 24: Launching Careers with JobStarter – A Conversation with BRCC’s Andrea Livick & Dr. John Downey
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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Episode 23- From Wall Street to the Shenandoah Valley: A conversation with Mark Toorock
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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Episode 22- 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...
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Episode 21 – Efficient & Thrifty: A conversation with Scott Asbell
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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Episode 20 – Reducing the Barriers to Innovation: A conversation with Hannah Cooper
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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Episode 19 – Shenandoah Valley Life: How Aimee Roberts with Nest Realty is telling the story of our great quality of life in the Valley
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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Ambassador Spotlights
Ambassador Spotlight
Sarah Elson
Read why the Director of Business Relations at Massanutten Resort chose to live and work in the Shenandoah Valley.
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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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Alison Denbigh
Alison's entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit finds itself at home in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Josh Grim
While still honoring his West Virginia roots, Josh and his family have made a life in the Valley.
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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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