about SVAM

The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on supporting and strengthening manufacturers in the region. We are made up of a group of manufacturers working with educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our Southwest Virginia region. Our vision is to unite Southwest Virginia manufacturers to strengthen our position as a world-leading region of advanced manufacturing opportunities.

upcoming events

manufacturing careers

Did you know that manufacturing is alive and thriving in Southwest Virginia? The region's more than 350 manufacturing companies are currently offering exciting and rewarding careers to 17,000 people and they're looking for many more.

Want to know more about what manufacturers look like today? Check out our

become a member today

SVAM is a membership-driven organization, offering a variety of benefits to its member companies, each designed to ensure manufacturers have every resource available to them to thrive.

Connections
Resources
Support Services

Our Members

upcoming events

  • Supervisor Training: Dealing with Difficult People & Difficult Situations
    Date
    April 16, 2025  1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Location
  • SVAM HR Symposium
    Date
    May 13, 2025  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Location
    Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, 1 Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210, USA
  • SWVA Manufacturers Expo
    Date
    August 28, 2025  8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Location
    Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, 1 Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210, USA

latest news

The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) hosted the 2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium on March 7 at the Southwest
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Wytheville Community College on November 12th and
On Thursday, October 3rd, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon hosted a memorable evening celebrating the region's manufacturing

SVAM mailing list

Sign up today to keep up to date on all the latest news and happenings!

* indicates required