17 Mar 2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium

Posted at 09:15h in 2024, Events, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

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,...

22 Nov Manufacture Your Career Events – Fall 2024

Posted at 10:03h in Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Wytheville Community College on November 12th and the second was at Virginia Highlands Community College on November 13th. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing...

08 Oct 2024 SWVA Manufacturing Awards Banquet

Posted at 10:25h in 2024, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing Awards, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

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...

03 Sep 2024 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo

Posted at 11:52h in 2024, Featured, Footer Latest News, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

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...

23 Apr Spring 2024 Opportunities in Manufacturing Presentations

Posted at 08:10h in 2024, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

SVAM presented to over 750 students at career and technology schools throughout Southwest Virginia in March and April. The schools included Grayson Co. Career and Tech Center, Russell Co. Career and Tech School, Scott Co. Career and Tech School, Smyth Co. Career and Tech School,...

23 Apr Manufacture Your Career Events – Spring 2024

Posted at 08:00h in 2024, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at The University of Virginia's College at Wise on April 2nd, and the second was at Southwest Virginia Community College on April 16th. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to...

13 Mar 2024 Women in Manufacturing Symposium

Posted at 10:34h in 2024, Events, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

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,...

26 Oct Manufacture Your Career Events – Fall 2023

Posted at 11:37h in 2023, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Mountain Empire Community College on September 20th and the second was at King University on October 23rd. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing by...

18 Oct 2023 SWVA Manufacturing Awards Banquet

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 2023 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo

Posted at 12:08h in 2023, Featured, Footer Latest News, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

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...