The first pressing question upon arriving at PEV Labs in Waynesboro is obvious: Would you like to ride the Dork Pod? An inviting yet slightly terrifying brainchild of Brian Williford, the Dork Pod boasts a zero degree turning radius and one-thumb navigation controls. But it is only one of many…
Boom Town to Brewery Basic City once sat at the crossroads of two railroads and the coming industrial boom. Founded in 1890, the town experienced a three-year rally of manufacturing investments in the “basic” process of turning pig iron into steal. For its moment, prior to a national depression beginning…
Huge north windows frame the glass-blowing furnace behind Minh Martin. It’s an overcast and rainy day, but he’s in shorts and a t-shirt as the cold air blows in from the open warehouse door. He’s intent on his work, and smiling. “Honestly, I can’t image a better life,” he says.…
It is always satisfying to reflect on the amazing growth of our 2016 start-up businesses. They are reporting new jobs, significant buildouts, and a growing impact on the local economy. We are proud to release updates on the progress and accomplishments of our 2016 entrepreneurs. Ula Tortilla, Make Waynesboro, and…
Grow Waynesboro is pleased to announce that we are partnering with the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center to provide free business training to enrollees in the SBDC’s ten-week GrowthWheel® Workshop Series. GrowthWheel® is a visual toolbox for decision-making and action-planning for start-up and growing companies. SBDC will be offering…
MEDIA RELEASE City of Waynesboro Virginia Office of Economic Development and Tourism Grow Waynesboro Announces 2016 Business Competition $20,000 in Grants for Waynesboro Entrepreneurs WAYNESBORO, VA – The City of Waynesboro Economic Development Department is announcing a new flagship program designed to support small business development, called Grow Waynesboro. Focused this…
Waynesboro residents have a lot to say about their local economy! From an adventure club to doggy day care, a local brewery to farm-to-table restaurants, community members are speaking out about the new businesses they’d like to see open in their town. Check out of first round of interviews to meet new…