2024 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo
September 3, 2024
  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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Tammy Suthers
Somic America, Inc.
Karen Carrier
Universal Fibers
Lucy Scott
Universal Fibers
2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) hosted the 2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium on March 7 at the Southwest
Manufacture Your Career Events – Fall 2024
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Wytheville Community College on November 12th and
2024 SWVA Manufacturing Awards Banquet
On Thursday, October 3rd, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon hosted a memorable evening celebrating the region's manufacturing
2024 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo
  The Southwest Virginia Manufacturers' Expo 2024, held on August 29 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon,
Spring 2024 Opportunities in Manufacturing Presentations
SVAM presented to over 750 students at career and technology schools throughout Southwest Virginia in March and April. The schools
Manufacture Your Career Events – Spring 2024
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Tara Jones
Hitachi Energy
2017 Manufacturers’ Appreciation and Awards Dinner
October 11, 2017
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2016 Manufacturing Awards
March 4, 2017
Nearly one hundred and fifty business, government and community leaders from all across Southwest Virginia gathered at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center on Thursday, October 6th, to celebrate manufacturing and its contributions to the economy in the region. At its annual Manufacturers’ Appreciation and Awards Dinner, the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing reviewed its successful year of promotion of manufacturing as a career and renewed its commitment to continued ...
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Tammy Suthers
Somic America, Inc.
Karen Carrier
Universal Fibers
Lucy Scott
Universal Fibers
2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) hosted the 2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium on March 7 at the Southwest
Manufacture Your Career Events – Fall 2024
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Wytheville Community College on November 12th and
2024 SWVA Manufacturing Awards Banquet
On Thursday, October 3rd, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon hosted a memorable evening celebrating the region's manufacturing
2024 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo
  The Southwest Virginia Manufacturers' Expo 2024, held on August 29 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon,
Spring 2024 Opportunities in Manufacturing Presentations
SVAM presented to over 750 students at career and technology schools throughout Southwest Virginia in March and April. The schools
Manufacture Your Career Events – Spring 2024
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at The University of Virginia's College at Wise
Tara Jones
Hitachi Energy
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2018 Manufacturers’ Awards Banquet
November 15, 2018
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2018 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo
August 15, 2018
On August 14th, at the Wytheville Meeting Center, the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing hosted its annual Manufacturers’ Expo. The fifth annual Expo hosted a variety of attendees, ranging from manufacturers to vendors and resource providers. The purpose of the event was to provide a unique opportunity for manufacturers from all across the region to come together with one purpose: to meet one another, network, and share ideas. It provided ...
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Spring 2018 Manufacture Your Career Events
June 20, 2018
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2017 Manufacturers’ Appreciation and Awards Dinner
October 11, 2017
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2016 Manufacturing Awards
March 4, 2017
Nearly one hundred and fifty business, government and community leaders from all across Southwest Virginia gathered at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center on Thursday, October 6th, to celebrate manufacturing and its contributions to the economy in the region. At its annual Manufacturers’ Appreciation and Awards Dinner, the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing reviewed its successful year of promotion of manufacturing as a career and renewed its commitment to continued ...
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