October 15, 2024 at the Festival Conference & Student Center
Overview and Objectives
This summit builds on the work of the 2021 and 2022 Regional Economic Recovery Series events.
The Shenandoah Valley Collaborative Economic Summit will look toward the future and convene regional leaders to explore four pressing issues in the region – transportation, childcare, housing and workforce development. Summit attendees can expect to:
- Hear updated trends, data and dynamics in each issue arena
- Share how their organization is working in their issue arena
- Understand what other organizations are doing to address different facets of each issue
- Connect with other practitioners, leaders and experts in the region
- Discuss potential solutions, current/new ideas and goals
Questions?
Contact Nora Sutton (suttonnk@jmu.edu) with questions or to learn more.
2024 Planning Committee
This event is made possible by a dedicated group of area leaders:
- Rob Alexander - Co-Director, Institute for Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue, JMU
- Sherri Carter - Senior Workforce Development Manager, Augusta Health
- Jason Craig - Director of Community Health, Valley Health
- Dany Fleming - Council Member, Harrisonburg City Council
- Vici Garber - PluggedIN VA Coordinator, Shenandoah Initiative for Adult Education
- Sharon Johnson - Chief Executive Officer, Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board
- Sarah Koerner - Coordinator for Employer Outreach & Events, University Career Center, JMU
- Troy Kurtz - Director of Human Resources, Sentara RMH Medical Center
- Shannon Porter - Executive Director, Mercy House
- Chris Quinn - President & Chief Executive Officer, Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce
- Heather Ream, Director of Marketing & Communications, Shenandoah Valley Airport
- Ashley Shickle - Economic Development Program Coordinator, Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission
- Courtney Thompson - President & Chief Executive Officer, Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Olivia Wright - Business Development Manager, Shenandoah Valley Partnership
Thanks to our 2024 Summit Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the Summit?
Show your support of the 2024 Shenandoah Valley Collaborative Economic Summit by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorships are available at a variety of levels and will enable the Summit to be a free event for attendees. See sponsor levels here.
Past Series Sessions
View details past Regional Economic Recovery Series Sessions.
2022 Regional Economic Recovery Series Session
2021 Regional Economic Recovery Series Session
More than 100 businesses and organizations from across our region have signed the Shenandoah Valley Collective Action Pact as their commitment to collaborate on short and long-term solutions to the challenges facing our region.
