26 May

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  The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) celebrated six local students during a Manufacturing Careers Signing Day held Friday, May 15, 2025, at the Smyth County Career and Technology Center in Marion. The event recognized students from Smyth, Tazewell, and Washington Counties who are pursuing careers...

10 Mar

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Abingdon, VA – The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) hosted the it’s 7th Annual Women of Manufacturing Symposium at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia on Friday, March 6th. Held in celebration of International Women’s Day, the annual event brought together...

13 Jan

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The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) hosted its annual Manufacturing Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 2nd at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon to coincide with National Manufacturing Day. This celebration recognizes the critical contributions of manufacturers across the region and honors...

02 Sep

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Abingdon, VA — The Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo 2025, held Thursday, August 28th, at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, set a new benchmark for regional industry engagement—drawing representatives from 30 leading manufacturing companies across the region, and multiple vendors and resource providers, for a...

17 Mar

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The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) hosted the 2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium on March 7 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia. The annual event, held in recognition of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, brought together professionals, students,...

08 Oct

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On Thursday, October 3rd, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon hosted a memorable evening celebrating the region's manufacturing industry. The annual Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Banquet brought together business leaders, community members, and regional partners to honor manufacturers' hard work, innovation, and dedication...

13 Mar

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The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) successfully hosted its annual Women in Manufacturing Symposium last Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia. This key event celebrated Women's History Month and International Women's Day, highlighting the significant contributions,...

18 Oct

Posted at 13:49h in 2023, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing Awards, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) held its prestigious Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 12th, to celebrate National Manufacturing Day. Distinguished business and community leaders from across Southwest Virginia gathered at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to acknowledge the outstanding...

05 Sep

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On August 31, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon served as the venue for SVAM's yearly Manufacturers' Expo. This gathering united Southwest Virginia's manufacturing community, including vendors and suppliers, in a collaborative setting designed for networking and education. Participating manufacturers showcased their businesses...