Shenandoah Valley Partnership

10/13/2026

🔦 Investor Spotlight 🔦

This week, we're highlighting Bank of the James.

When Bank of the James opened its doors in 1999, it brought together many of the area's finest bankers. From a start-up team of 12 employees and 10 directors, the Bank has achieved the reputation as being one of the area's leading financial institutions. Today our Company has more than 100 employees, 12 members serving on our Board of Directors and over 40 business men and women who serve on our regional advisory boards.

Bank of the James is committed to restoring your faith in banks. We combine experienced knowledge of the banking world with an intimate understanding of the communities in which we live and work. We're unencumbered by the layers of bureaucracy that plague large institutions. We make all of our decisions at the local level which means you get answers quickly so you can move forward with your life & plans.

Learn More: https://www.bankofthejames.bank/

10/07/2026

A new SV Life Podcast episode featuring Richard Turk and regional aviation opportunities is available now!

In this episode we get to know Richard, Aviation Mechanic with United Airlines at Dulles Airport and adjunct instructor for Blue Ridge Community College - Virginia in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program.

After 30 years living and working in San Francisco, Richard and his wife made the move to the Shenandoah Valley. He shares what brought them here and why the Valley became the place they wanted to call home. Richard also gives us a look at the many career paths available in aviation today and the opportunities for the next generation of aviation professionals -- right here in the region and beyond.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/RichardTurkPodcast

09/30/2026

Our latest At the Table forum features Casey Armstrong, County Administrator for Rockingham County, Virginia and Carl Snyder Director of Civil Engineering and Partner at Valley Engineering.

In this episode, we explore how the Shenandoah Valley is positioning itself for long-term economic success through strategic sites and infrastructure planning. We know having the right sites is critical to economic development but site readiness doesn't happen overnight. Rockingham County's Innovation Village is a prime example of how long-term planning pays off down the road. Tune in now to learn about this project and to hear how the Valley is preparing now for the opportunities of tomorrow.

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In this At the Table forum, we’ll talk about sites and infrastructu...

09/23/2026

In this edition of the SV Life Podcast, we chat with CPA and entrepreneur Lydia Heatwole, owner of Amplified Business Solutions.

Lydia takes us behind the scenes of building a business in the Shenandoah Valley and shares how the relationships, connections and sense of community she’s found here have helped her business grow. Originally from neighboring West Virginia, Lydia also talks about what brought her to the Valley and why she and her husband are raising their family here.

🎧Listen Now: https://bit.ly/LydiaHeatwolePodcast

09/15/2026

🔦 Investor Spotlight 🔦

This week we're spotlighting Harrisonburg-based investor, Appeal Production.

Appeal Production is a video production agency that inspires business growth with dazzling video. Whether you need to hire the next great employee or excite new customers, Appeal will help you grow from invisible to irresistible.

Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eJrUXN8a

09/09/2026

A new SV Life podcast is available now and features someone familiar to the SVP audience -- New Market Town Manager and former SVP Business Development Manager Nathan Garrison 👏

Nathan shares how growing up in the Shenandoah Valley has shaped him personally and influenced the career opportunities he’s pursued. With experience in both local government and economic development, he talks about how the two intersect and the role they play in strengthening our communities and contributing to the region’s continued growth. We also get a glimpse into what his perfect day (or days) in the Shenandoah Valley would look like.

🎧Listen now: https://bit.ly/NathanGarrisonPodcast

08/25/2026

🔦 Investor Spotlight 🔦

Today’s investor spotlight is Nielsen Builders, Inc.en Builders, Inc.

Founded more than 110 years ago, Nielsen Builders, Inc. is an employee-owned commercial construction company based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. As an employee-owned company (ESOP) since 2008, Nielsen offers a broad range of project delivery systems including program and construction management, general contracting, and design-build and consulting services. Nielsen continues to deliver projects that strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.

Learn more: https://www.nielsen-inc.com/

08/19/2026

Our most recent episode of the SV Life podcast features Chad Dunham of Cottonwood Commercial!

A longtime business owner with experience in both commercial and residential real estate, Chad brings a unique business perspective and deep understanding of the Valley to his work at Cottonwood Commercial. Listen in as he shares the connections and experiences that shaped his career, his transition into commercial real estate, and why he continues to call our Virginia Valley home.

🎧Listen here: https://bit.ly/ChadDunhamPodcast

08/18/2026

🔦 Investor Spotlight 🔦

Today’s investor spotlight is Truist.

Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspire and build better lives and communities. With 275 years of combined BB&T and SunTrust history, Truist serves approximately 10 million households with leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country. The company offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending and wealth management.

Learn more: https://www.truist.com/

08/11/2026

🔦 Investor Spotlight 🔦

Today’s investor spotlight is Merck.

Merck is a global health care company working to deliver innovative health solutions through their medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies and animal health products. For more than 130 years, they have combined leading-edge science, research, and innovation to address some of the world’s greatest health challenges while advancing healthcare for both people and animals.

Learn more: https://www.merck.com/