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Study shows manufacturing still leading sector in Valley economy

News Virginian By: Bob Stuart WAYNESBORO – A study commissioned by the Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board shows that manufacturing is still the largest industry sector in the Valley. And while educators and economic development experts say that news does not surprise them, they say there is work to be done in finding more workers […]

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Governor McAuliffe Announces New Economic Impact Figures for Virginia’s Agritourism Industry

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that a new economic impact study, conducted by the Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business, shows that Virginia’s agritourism industry accounts for $2.2 billion in economic activity. The report also shows that the economic activity attributed to the Commonwealth’s 1,400 agritourism businesses supports 22,000 jobs, contributes $840 million […]

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Governor McAuliffe Announces Shamrock Farms to Create More Than 70 New Jobs in Augusta County

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Shamrock Farms, one of the largest family owned-and-operated dairies in the U.S., will invest more than $40 million to expand its operation in Augusta County.  The company will also commit to sourcing an additional $24 million in Virginia milk; quadrupling its current purchases of Virginia agricultural products.  […]

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Governor McAuliffe Announces Nearly 70 New Jobs in Augusta County

RICHMOND – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that The Hershey Company will make a multi-million dollar investment in new machinery to increase production capacity at its Stuarts Draft operation in Augusta County, creating 69 jobs. The Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) will provide funding and services to help recruit and train the new employees. The […]

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