The GO Virginia Region 8 Council is pleased to announce that it is accepting proposals for projects to be funded through the State’s GO Virginia initiative. Region 8 is home to two planning district organizations, the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission (CSPDC) and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (NSVRC). […]
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Project Impact Children’s Publication Makes Its Way to Hurricane Victims
A Shenandoah Valley Project Impact publication created to help children understand disaster preparedness and navigate the stress of severe weather has been reformatted into a mini-guide that will soon be in the hands of children impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Thanks to a collaboration of several organizations and volunteers, […]
Continue readingFields of Gold Video Debuts
The Fields of Gold Agritourism program recently completed a promotional video for the Fields of Gold Farm Trail. Produced by Appeal Productions and featuring many Fields of Gold Farm Trail members, the video shows the Constable family enjoying a fun-filled day on the Farm Trail. The video will be used […]
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Fields of Gold Hires New Agritourism Coordinator
Meet Spencer Eavers, our new Agritourism Coordinator for the Fields of Gold program. She grew up in the Valley and is excited for the opportunity to support the growth of the region’s agritourism businesses. She currently resides in Staunton with her husband and three young children, who all enjoy experiencing […]
Continue readingGO Virginia Region 8 Completes Growth and Diversification Plan
A regional Economic Growth and Diversification Plan prepared by the GO Virginia Region 8 Council has received final approval from the GO Virginia State Board. The Region 8 Council’s plan identifies five target industry sectors in the Shenandoah Valley where job growth is anticipated in the next five years. These […]
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2017 Try Transit Week Set for September 18-22
Try Transit Week, an educational event designed to encourage Virginians to reduce their use of single-occupancy vehicles and try a form of public transportation, will be celebrated in Staunton, Augusta County, and Waynesboro with a Free Ride Day on all BRITE Bus Transit routes on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Riders […]
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