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F&M Bank – Farmers & Merchants Bank Announce Investment in Industry-Changing BankTech Ventures Fund
Timberville, VA. August 2, 2022 – F&M Bank, also known as Farmers & Merchants Bank, announced today that it has committed to be an investor in BankTech Ventures, LP (“BTV” or the “Fund”), a strategic investment fund with the mission to support community banks through investment and education around banking technology. With general partners from The Venture Center, the Independent Community Bankers of America (“ICBA”), Hovde Group and two leading community banks, Coastal Community Bank and Sunwest Bank,
Karen Wigginton - Virginia Business Women in Leadership Award
Virginia Business featured 42 women who set the standard for success in Virginia! The second annual Women in Leadership Award includes executives from universities, small and large businesses and nonprofit organizations across the commonwealth. Karen Wigginton, Chief marketing officer, at Sunnyside Communities in Harrisonburg was among one on the 42 selected. Karen Wigginton is a passionate mentor who encourages women to dream big. Her secret to success, she says, is boldly taking on leadership roles
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce & Town of Elkton Announce Partnership Agreement
For Immediate Release May 20, 2022 Contact: Christopher Quinn Phone: 540-442-3936 e-mail: Chris@hrchamber.orgHarrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce & Town of Elkton Announce Partnership AgreementCommunity Outreach and Entrepreneurial DevelopmentHarrisonburg, VA — May 20, 2022 — The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Elkton have officially announced their partnership to promote entrepreneurial development and increased engagement with the local business community. The
Chamber Introduces New Nonprofit Award At Annual Ceremony
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce holds its first in-person awards banquet since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at Brix and Columns Vineyards in McGaheysville on Thursday.For Peirce MacGill, winning the Diversity Leadership Award at the annual Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce ceremony is not about him, but his team.The assistant director of economic development for the city of Harrisonburg said the award represents hard work by many shareholders in developing the B-Cubed
International firm selects Harrisonburg as U.S. base for high-end gravel bikes
For Immediate Release – April 12, 2022Contact: Michael Parks, Harrisonburg Director of Communications 540.432.7701Michael.Parks@harrisonburgva.govLAUF North America Timothy Rugg, US Operations Manager 202.821.8377timothy@laufcycling.comInternational firm selects Harrisonburg as U.S. base for high-end gravel bikesLAUF, based in Iceland, commits to lease customized space for showroom and distribution center on northern end of Downtown HARRISONBURG, Va. – Mayor Deanna Reed and members of Harrisonburg City
VBK ANNOUNCES 2022 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Valley's Skilled Workforce, Shovel-Ready Sites Key To Recent Business Successes
Valley's Skilled Workforce, Shovel-Ready Sites Key To Recent Business Successes By IAN MUNRO Daily News-RecordDaily news Record | Mar 19, 2022 Casey Armstrong, assistant Rockingham County administrator and director for economic development, gives a presentation about the county's previous year and future in economic development Friday. In this slide is a picture of what the new part of the Merck facility in Elkton will look like after the $1 billion investment is complete.Ian Munro / DN-R Melissa
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce's B-Cubed program aids minority-owned businesses
B-Cubed program aids minority-owned businesses PUBLISHED JANUARY 30, 2022BY EMILY FREEHLING PrePOPsterous Gourmet Popcorn owner Tisha McCoy-Ntiamoah participated in the B-Cubed program. Photo by Norm ShaferA minority business assistance program in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County has helped 15 businesses and disbursed $21,700 in grant money in its first year of operation.With $200,000 in state and federal grant awards announced in October 2021, organizers of the Black- and Brown-Owned Business Growth
VALLEY BROKER NAMED VIRGINIA’S TOP REALTOR
VALLEY BROKER NAMED VIRGINIA’S TOP REALTOR® Kemper Funkhouser selected as Virginia’s REALTOR® of the Year HARRISONBURG, VA – (JANUARY 27, 2022) – The Virginia REALTORS® has named Shenandoah Valley REALTOR®, Kemper Funkhouser, its highest honor - Virginia REALTOR® of the Year! This honor is bestowed to professionals who have made proven contributions to the real estate industry through both professional achievement and outstanding volunteerism. This year’s awardee was selected by a committee of peers as a
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The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our NEW & IMPROVED website
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our NEW & IMPROVED website Great NEW features such as: Get involved with Chamber Committees Register for Business After Hours Engage with fellow members by joining Chamber Programs Find out what other members are doing through the Chamber Member Event Calendar Support other members through the Membership Directory RSVP for upcoming Chamber
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Chair and Chair-elect and Elects New Board Members
Harrisonburg, VA – January 21, 2022– The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, during its annual business meeting, elected its Board for 2022 and welcomed a new Chair and Chair-elect: Re-elected Board Members: • Umar Ali of First Citizens Bank for a 2nd Term • Kelly Blosser of Riddleberger Brothers for a 2nd Term • Quinton Callahan of Clark and Bradshaw for a 2nd Term Newly elected Board Member: • Josiah Rider of Atlantic Union Bank for his 1st Term Skip Weakley, of LB&D Insurance and
Next Generation Payments and Software Company Will Use Capital to Accelerate Growth and Fuel Expansion into New Markets
SpotOn Raises $40 Million Funding Round Led by Franklin Templeton and Dragoneer Investment Group Next Generation Payments and Software Company Will Use Capital to Accelerate Growth and Fuel Expansion into New Markets SpotOn co-founders Matthew and Zachary Hyman (Photo: Business Wire) SpotOn co-founders Matthew and Zachary Hyman (Photo: Business Wire) SpotOn co-founders Matthew and Zachary Hyman (Photo: Business Wire) June 11, 2019 07:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS
