Econ Development

Fort Valley, VA – Come learn about an issue that’s sure to affect families across the Valley. On Saturday, August 28, 2010, The Fort Valley Lyceum will present a special citizen information session entitled; “Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Exploration in the Valley.” The event will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.. (The organizers...
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The local area that has been picked out by a company for hydrofracking is somewhat out of the way, though still important. However, central New York is, well, in the middle of everything, and, more importantly, provides water for one of the largest cities in the world: New York City. The dramatic...
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – On Saturday, August 14, 2010,  beginning at 7 a.m., the Route 11 Yard Crawl will return for its sixth year.  From New Market, Virginia in the South to Stephens City to the North, the “Crawl” has grown into a 50-mile  junk & treasure adventure. The Shenandoah County Chamber Advisory Group, along...
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Wetzel County, WV and Bergton, VA – PHOTO ESSAY – What does the 1st proposed hydrofracking operation in Virginia have to do with the water supply for citizens of the Shenandoah Valley and the Greater Washington D.C. area? A lot. A Four-Hour Tour “Sit right back” and ride with me through rural WV. See for yourself...
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Washington D.C. – Food Crime – Control of Seeds – Control of Food Supply – I received this email alert today about the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010. Check out what restrictions it will put on your ability to grow and choose your own food, as well as regulations about food allergies and...
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Reported on July 11, 2010 by Jack Dolan, of the Los Angeles Times - “Sacramento -  A plan to let oil companies leave large parts of decommissioned drilling rigs in the ocean off California’s coast, saving them hundreds of millions of dollars, is sailing through the California Legislature at a time when the Gulf of...
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Front Royal, VA – B.K. Haynes, long-time real estate guru, broker, and author, has recently listed some interesting properties out near the Shenandoah Valley, just into West Virginia. These are not your run-of-the-mill acreages. They are perfect for an out-of-the-way secure family retreat, or a remote campground to be shared by one or more...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. – Shenandoah Valley Education News: Dana A. Fisher, agricultural educator from Central High School in Woodstock, Va., (pictured) has been selected as the 2010 Virginia winner of the Outstanding Agricultural Education Teacher Award – given by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). Outstanding Ag Ed Teacher Award winners are agricultural educators who...
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Planet Earth -  Hear, or should I say “here”  is some “food” for thought – The significance of  July 11, 2010,  and thereabouts: Here/hear is what five top astrologers have to say about the rare Total Solar Eclipse and New Moon which both happen this Sunday, following the line up of five planets that occurred...
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Pennsylvania, U.S.A. – This just in from WENY.com: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has released a list of more than 80 chemicals used in drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale region. WENY obtained the list and noted that some of the chemicals have been shown to harm human health. View WENY...
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Edinburg, VA – Terry McAuliffe, one of the nation’s top Democrats, will be the headline speaker at the Shenandoah County Democrats Annual Picnic – being held Saturday, July 17, 2010, starting at 5:00 p.m. in Edinburg Town Park – off Interstate 81. Terry was Chair of the National Democratic Party and a candidate for...
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Toronto, Canada – In five days, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre will be host to the 2010 G-20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy - for two days – June 26 and 27, 2010. Overview – What to Expect This Summit  is the fourth G-20 Conference.  Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is the host...
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Commonwealth of Virginia – Hold your hats; hold the drilling! Read an attorney’s letter sent to the DMME for yourself. Here’s the latest on the controversial natural gas extraction method called hydrofracking, and its threat to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The following letter was sent to the Director and Deputy Director at the...
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Harrisonburg, VA – Tonight, withstanding an early-morning polling place software glitch, the special election for the Virginia House of Delegates seat in the Shenandoah Valley is history. Broadway businessman Tony Wilt (R) has beat Kai Degner (D), as well as Carolyn Frank (I). 26th District Election Results (unofficial) - Across Rockingham County, Wilt picked up 4,218...
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Woodstock, VA – Hey, all you fair lovers and animal lovers! Mark your calendars – This year, The Shenandoah County Fair – Virginia’s Friendliest Fair – will run August 27  through September 4, 2010. Features include: harness racing, food, rides,  games, demolition derbies, a tractor pull, TNA wrestling amazing concerts, and animals of all...
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Shenandoah Valley – Did you know that 7Bends.com currently offers one free Business Directory listing to each small business and organization that wishes to advertise in the Mid-Atlantic? Yes, it’s true. An Analogy: Anatomy of a Wheel Your web site is like the center of a wheel. All of the incoming links to your site are...
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Shenandoah Valley, VA – Well, it’s the official start to Summer in the Valley! Here are some of the great events planned for Memorial Day Weekend in the Shenandoah Valley. Grab the kids and come on out.  Relax and enjoy! In Winchester – Frederick County Visit the Winchester Visitors web site for more information. On...
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Shenandoah Valley – Here is an excellent YouTube video on the natural gas drilling frenzy going on along the Marcellus shale (which includes West Virginia and the top portions of Virginia) – and the environmental hazards implicit in the process.  Your drinking water and food supply and health and rights to your private property...
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Rockingham County, Virginia – An article that appeared on citizensvoice.com on May 8, 2010 speaks about what is happening in nearby Pennsylvania that could threaten private property ownership in the Valley – and could threaten the health of Valley residents, the pollution of land and air, and the purity and sustainability of the Valley’s...
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Across the USA – A film by Josh Fox entitled Gasland, has won a Special Jury Award in the Documentary category at the Sundance film festival. In light of the oil disaster in the Gulf and what seems to be the modern-day equivalent of the “gold rush” in the U.S., the film by Fox...
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SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Print Options for Small Business Owners: Less Effective and Reliable Five years ago, even two years ago, a small business owner would be looking at print media to get out their message. The newspaper and the magazine were king.  Advertisers could still count on the people reading...
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Harrisonburg, VA – So you want to start a business of your own? If so, you need a Business Plan. The first question you want to ask yourself is: what are you trying to accomplish? Do you need to get funding for your business first? Do you need some professional marketing help to set up...
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Middletown, Va – Ever meet a kind, intelligent pair who are individually wonderful, and even moreso together? Enter Soojin and Dayton Henceroth. a vibrant couple from Alexandria, Virginia – near D.C. – who just tied the knot last October 25th in the beautiful, historic Shenandoah Valley. Now, almost seven months later, when asked how married...
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Woodstock, VA – For the 23rd year, the Rotary Club of Woodstock is holding its annual golf tournament, which is open to the public.  This year’s event is on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the award-winning course at Bryce Resort in Basye, VA. The fund raiser will benefit local youth programs, including: the Woodstock/ Edinburg...
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Conicville, VA – Just announced: An interactive musical event – with some wine and country barbeque. Who could ask for anything better? For the first time, the public will pick one of the acts for this summer’s Shenandoah Valley Music Festival line up- at the first ever “Barrels, Barbecue and Bands” on May 22...
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