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 that continue to drive economic growth in Southwest Virginia. The event showcased the critical role manufacturing plays in our community. It highlighted the achievements of ...
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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 by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, four panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of ...
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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 that continue to drive economic growth in Southwest Virginia. The event showcased the critical role manufacturing plays in our community. It highlighted the achievements of ...
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  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 ...
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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, Galax Career and Tech School, Washington Co. Neff Center, and Carroll Co. Technology Center. The purpose of doing these presentations was to help students understand ...
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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 pursue careers in manufacturing by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, ...
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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, value, and future of women in the manufacturing sector. The 2024 Symposium aimed to celebrate and recognize women's achievements in manufacturing in Southwest Virginia while ...
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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 changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, four panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of working ...
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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 achievements of the manufacturing sector over the past year.   The event commenced with a warm welcome from Alex Lupi, SVAM Board Member, who highlighted ...
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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 through booths and exhibits while engaging with other industry players and service providers. The event served as a platform for local manufacturing firms to expand ...
Read more
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Virginia Highlands Community College on March 30th and the second was at Wytheville Community College on April 27th. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, four panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of ...
Read more
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 by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, four panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of ...
Read more
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 that continue to drive economic growth in Southwest Virginia. The event showcased the critical role manufacturing plays in our community. It highlighted the achievements of ...
Read more
  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 ...
Read more
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, Galax Career and Tech School, Washington Co. Neff Center, and Carroll Co. Technology Center. The purpose of doing these presentations was to help students understand ...
Read more
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 pursue careers in manufacturing by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, ...
Read more
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, value, and future of women in the manufacturing sector. The 2024 Symposium aimed to celebrate and recognize women's achievements in manufacturing in Southwest Virginia while ...
Read more
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 changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, four panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of working ...
Read more
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 achievements of the manufacturing sector over the past year.   The event commenced with a warm welcome from Alex Lupi, SVAM Board Member, who highlighted ...
Read more
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 through booths and exhibits while engaging with other industry players and service providers. The event served as a platform for local manufacturing firms to expand ...
Read more
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Virginia Highlands Community College on March 30th and the second was at Wytheville Community College on April 27th. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, four panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of ...
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