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Cyclists boost tourism and business, according to study

News Leader By: Laura Peters Those taking the Valley by bicycle have helped the local economy, according to an economic impact analysis. A Bicycling in the Central Shenandoah Valley Economic Impact Analysis was conducted by the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission along with regional partners from Shenandoah County Tourism, Bryce Resort, Greater Augusta Regional Tourism, Harrisonburg Tourism, Rockingham County, […]

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Looking to start a business? There’s a new guide for that

News Leader By: Clarissa Cooper Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro partnered to launch an all-inclusive guide to starting a business for local entrepreneurs and people interested in local small business ventures. The guide is customized to each of the three localities, with everything from a small questionnaire about business plans to a guide for local […]

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Grottoes machine shop to move to Verona in search for growth

News Leader By: Clarissa Cooper Local machine shop Blue Ridge Machine Works is investing in $1.35 million move from Grottoes to Mill Place Commerce Park, saying the move to the Verona economic center will help boost business and allow for more room to grow. With big-name businesses ranging from Nexus to Shamrock Farms, Blue Ridge […]

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Valley Pike Farm Market Opening in September

Vintage Local Barn Repurposed WEYERS CAVE VA – Located along Route 11 in the Weyers Cave community, a vintage barn is being brought back to life as the Valley Pike Farm Market. This innovative space is the result of a complete reassembly of a local barn and is due to open the first weekend of […]

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Innovative Refrigeration Systems adds 100 new jobs

Company invests $1.6 million Lyndhurst, VA—Innovative Refrigeration Systems announces it will invest $1.6 million and create 100 new jobs over the next three years.  The Lyndhurst, Virginia-headquartered business currently employs 94 at its Lyndhurst plant and employs 235 employees throughout the U.S. Michael McGinnis, President of Innovative Refrigeration, is proud of Innovative Refrigeration’s growth and […]

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