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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 15 – Better Living Through Flowers Part 1: A Conversation with Stephanie Auville & Jessica Hall
Sisters Jessica Hall and Stephanie Auville have teamed up to literally grow their companies in the Shenandoah Valley
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Episode 14: Turning Dreams into Reality: A Conversation with Debbie Irwin
Debbie Irwin is the Executive Director of the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund, an entrepreneurial support organization
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Episode 13: Technology Thrives: A Conversation with Ryan Gundling
With a mission to serve the greater good, Ryan Gundling cofounded Ryzing Technologies after a local business plan competition
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Episode 12: Initially Inspired Growth: A Conversation with Jennifer Ledford
From a home-based business, to a growing up year, to taking it back to basics, Jennifer Ledford’s “Idea Factory” has progressed many times
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Episode 11: Curating a Local Experience: A Conversation with Jon Henry
An entrepreneur, farmer and artist, Jon combined his background as a curator and history of family farming to create a charming shop local experience
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Episode 10 – When Passion Takes Flight: A Conversation with Kala Dougan
Kala Dougan's enthusiasm for aviation began at a young age, and now she introduces young people to aviation through NEXTGEN Aviators
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Episode 9 – Calling a Rural Community Home: A Conversation with Chris Swecker & Bruce Folks
Highland County's impressive resources and passion for supporting local is attracting entrepreneurs, telecommuters and young families. Discover why
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Episode 8 – Celebrating the Moment through Art: A Conversation with William & Moon Snyder
William & Moon Snyder share the inspiration behind The Oliver Art House, a nurturing environment to explore arts in the Shenandoah Valley
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Episode 7 – A Fulfilling Career in Manufacturing: A Conversation with Brent Secrist
Brent Secrist, Plant Superintendent, talks about his Modine manufacturing career path and what he loves most about his Shenandoah Valley life
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Episode 6: The Farmer Focus Way – A Conversation with Corwin Heatwole
Corwin Heatwole, Founder of Farmer Focus, shares how his unique business model puts the decision-making back in the hands of the farmer
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Episode 5: Growing Four Seasons of Community: A Conversation with Massanutten Resort
Massanutten Resort offers the tools for professional development and community engagement to create a positive impact on the quality of life
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Episode 4 – Planting Roots: A Conversation with Maggie Anderson
In Spring 2018, internationally-owned Speyside Bourbon Cooperage opened their first U.S. stave mill operation in Bath County and continues to grow
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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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Grace Blanchard
Discover the “little things” in the Shenandoah Valley that convinced this recent college graduate to return home to start her professional career.
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Alison Denbigh
Alison's entrepreneurial and adventurous spirit finds itself at home in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Nicky Swayne
Having lived all over the world, the CEO of the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council proudly calls the Shenandoah Valley home.
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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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