2024 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo

The Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo 2024, held on August 29 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, was a remarkable event that brought together the best and brightest of the region’s manufacturing industry. This year’s Expo was more than just a networking event—it was a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and opportunity.

A Day of Networking and Learning

Throughout the day, the Expo offered multiple networking sessions that allowed manufacturers to engage with one another, forge new relationships, and discuss potential collaborations. The importance of these connections cannot be overstated—networking is the lifeblood of any industry, and this event provided an invaluable space for professionals to come together and explore ways to build their supply chains and expand their business opportunities.

In addition to networking, attendees had the chance to participate in several educational breakout sessions led by industry experts. These sessions were designed to address some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the manufacturing sector today.

If you missed this year’s event, don’t worry—there will be more opportunities to connect and grow with your peers in the manufacturing industry. Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming SVAM events, and be sure to mark your calendar for next year’s Expo.

This year’s sponsors:

Gold Level Sponsors: OpX Solutions, LLC, Virginia Highlands Community College, Southwest Virginia Apex Accelerator, Brown Edwards CPAs, Merrick & Company, Mountain Empire Community College, Baker Donelson, Appalachian Council for Innovation, Somic America, Inc., Real Performance Machinery, New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board

Silver Level Sponsors: EO, JLV Communications, LLC, Genedge

Bronze Level Sponsors: Appalachian Environmental Resources, Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority, AM Training Management, Appalachian Power TakeCharge VA

SVAM would like to thank everyone who participated in making the day a great success!