Harrisonburg Economic Development

05/21/2026

Ready for some good news? Our Harrisonburg Entrepreneurship Development Initiative won a national award from Business Facilities magazine!

The Business Facilities EDO Awards program shines a spotlight on innovative and impactful economic development programs and initiatives. “The 2026 EDO Awards reflect how economic development strategies are evolving to deliver the types of resources and solutions businesses are seeking,” said Anne Cosgrove, Editorial Director for Business Facilities. “From utilizing AI tools to workforce development and from market outreach initiatives to site readiness, this year’s entries showcase the innovation and collaboration driving economic growth. We are proud to recognize the organizations featured in our May/June 2026 issue for their focus on fostering competitive economies.”

More growth. More opportunity. More momentum.

Business Facilities’ 2026 Economic Development Awards recognize programs and initiatives making an impact on economic and community growth.

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

Next week Common Shares is hosting a workshop about co-op basics, how to start one, and will also include hearing from co-op professionals around the area about the advantages of organizing businesses as a co-op for greater resiliency, longevity, and connecting entrepreneurship to local needs. Dinner is provided.
See the online event for registration and a more detailed agenda at: bit.ly/HBurgCoopConnections

05/15/2026

Coming soon!!

Jeffrey Moon, owner of Restless Moons Brewing Company, said he is getting ready to open a bar and arcade on East Wolfe Street in the former Gamer Oasis building.

05/14/2026

Congrats!

We’re thrilled to announce that the Harrisonburg Farmers Market was voted Best Farmers Market in the Shenandoah Valley for the third year in a row!

Receiving this award from inspired us to make a list of some of our favorite things at the Market:

🕺🏼 You, our shoppers — duh!

🐛 The little bug friends we find in our lettuce sometimes — while this may be an ick for some, this tells us how fresh our greens are!

🥲 Watching kiddos grow up coming to the Market year after year.

Comment with your Market favorites! We’d love to hear from you. You may see them included in next week’s newsletter.

05/12/2026

05/07/2026

Love CTE Signing Day!

Students at the Valley Career and Technical Center are entering a new chapter in their lives. After being recognized for taking a different path after graduation instead of heading to college, many are committing directly to careers in high-demand industries.

05/06/2026

02/06/2026

Mikey and Mash*ta have meant so much to this community over the years. Thank you for all you have done for Harrisonburg!