Welcome to the official podcast feed of the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM)—where we share real stories, regional updates, and industry insights from across Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing landscape.
Our channel features multiple series, including:
Made in Southwest Virginia – Spotlighting the companies, innovations, and people powering manufacturing across our region.
Why Manufacturing – Real conversations with manufacturers at every career stage, from new hires to seasoned experts, revealing what makes this industry so rewarding.
Member News Update – Quick updates and announcements from SVAM members, highlighting local wins, initiatives, and opportunities.
And more!
Whether you’re a student, educator, job seeker, manufacturer, or community partner, these episodes will keep you informed and inspired about the role of manufacturing in Southwest Virginia’s economy and future. Subscribe for new episodes and hear how we’re building the future – right here in SWVA. Listen to episodes on this page, or search for “SVAM” or “Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing” on your favorite podcast app.
How I Got Here: Manufacturing
2026 Outstanding Women of Manufacturing Awards Spotlight
2025 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight Series
Why Manufacturing Series
SVAM's Quarterly Member News Update
Learn About SVAM's Members
2024 Manufacturing Awards Spotlight Series
manufacturing careers
Did you know that manufacturing is alive and thriving in Southwest Virginia? The region's more than 350 manufacturing companies are currently offering exciting and rewarding careers to 17,000 people and they're looking for many more.
VIEW AVILABLE CAREERSWant to know more about what manufacturers look like today? Check out our Careers in Manufacturing Page.
become a member today
SVAM is a membership-driven organization, offering a variety of benefits to its member companies, each designed to ensure manufacturers have every resource available to them to thrive.
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