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Shenandoah Valley, Virginia

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Community Profile Shenandoah Valley

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VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP 1Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this report through the use of standardized, reliable data sources, including the community.However, the Partnership provides this information “as is,” and therefore, assumes no liability arising from the use of this report or data.

The Shenandoah Valley is located in the heart of the historic and scenicShenandoah Valley of west-central Virginia. The region is comprised of sevencounties (Augusta, Bath, Highland, Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, andShenandoah) and five independent cities (Buena Vista, Harrisonburg,Lexington, Staunton, and Waynesboro). This 4,264-square mile region isplentiful in natural resources and has a strong base in tourism, as well asretail, commercial, and industrial development.

Interstates 64 and 81 provide easy access to the Ports of Hampton Roads andthe Virginia Inland Port at Front Royal.

The centrally located city of Staunton is 153 miles southwest of Washington,D.C.; 108 miles northwest of Richmond, the state capital; and 87 miles north ofRoanoke.

The Shenandoah Valley is located in theheart of the historic and scenicShenandoah Valley of west-centralVirginia.


Location


Population

Gender Distribution (2014) Male FemaleShenandoah Valley 48.9% 51.1%

Race/Ethnicity (2014)

ClassificationProfile

AreaExtended

Labor Area

White 329,508 671,992

Black 18,037 80,548

Two or More 6,352 16,252

Asian 4,531 16,713

American Indian or Alaska Native 1,663 3,389

Pacific Islander 245 481

Hispanic (may be of any race) 22,763 35,253

Median Age (2014)Augusta 45 years

Bath 49 years

Buena Vista 37 years

Harrisonburg 25 years

Highland 56 years

Lexington 22 years

5 years

Rockbridge 49 years

Rockingham 41 years

Shenandoah 44 years

Staunton 42 years

Waynesboro 38 years


Labor Market

VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP 3Every reasonable effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this report through the use ofstandardized, reliable data sources, including the community. However, the Partnership

Civilian Labor Force (2015)Shenandoah Valley 175,060

Extended Labor Market Area 389,304

Total 564,364

Labor Force Participation (2010-2014)Shenandoah Valley 59.7%

Extended Labor Market Area 60.4%

The Shenandoah Valley places a strongemphasis on developing a workforcetrained to meet the needs of Valleyemployers. The Shenandoah ValleyPartnership acts as a liaison betweenbusinesses and training providers toidentify training needs, obtain funding,and guide curriculum development.

Unemployment

Unemployment Rate (July 2016)Shenandoah Valley 4.1%

Extended Labor Market Area 4.1%

Statewide 4.0%

Unemployed (2015)Shenandoah Valley 8,124

Extended Labor Market Area 18,088

Total 26,212

Underemployed (2nd Quarter 2016)Shenandoah Valley 20,997Extended Labor Market Area 50,546

Total 71,543


Labor Market


Commute Time (2010-2014)Worked from home 6,471 4.0%

Under 15 minutes 55,831 36.2%

15-24 minutes 47,684 30.9%

25-34 minutes 24,695 16.0%

35-44 minutes 8,149 5.3%

45-59 minutes 8,374 5.4%

Over 60 minutes 9,713 6.3%

Mean Travel Time to Work (minutes)

Augusta 24

Bath 30

Buena Vista 17

Harrisonburg 15

Highland 24

Lexington 15

Page 33

Rockbridge 22

Rockingham 22

Shenandoah 31

Staunton 19

Waynesboro 19

A high-quality educational system;inexpensive cost of living and doingbusiness; friendly, quiet communitiesand a scenic and unspoiled environmentare just a few of the qualities that makethe Shenandoah Valley an ideal place tovisit, live or do business.

Additional Labor ResourcesHigh School Graduates Not Continuing (2014-2015) 764

Two-Year College Graduates (Spring 2015) 4,072

Two-Year College Enrollees (Fall 2015) 29,817

Other College and University Graduates (Spring 2015) 30,677

Total 65,330


Labor Market


Career Readiness Certificate (01/01/2015-05/31/2016)Virginia’s Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) assists employers bycertifying that a recipient possesses core skills in applied math, reading forinformation, and locating information. The CRC certification is based onestablished Workeys ® assessment tests. Virginia uses a three-tieredapproach (bronze, silver, gold) to credentialing certificate holders that isbased on the recipient’s level of development skills.

Shenandoah Valley 841

Extended Labor Market Area 553

Total 1,394

The Shenandoah Valley offers anenvironment friendly to families andindustry.

Educational AttainmentOn-Time Graduation Rate (Class of 2015) 91.4%

Percentage of Shenandoah Valley population age 25+ who arehigh school graduates (2010-2014) 83.2%

Percentage of Shenandoah Valley population age 25+ who haveearned a Bachelor's Degree or higher (2010-2014) 23.2%


Labor Market


Employment by Sector* (4th Qtr. 2015)Agriculture Forestry Fishing and Hunting 1,851 1.3%

Mining Quarrying and Oil and Gas Extraction 144 0.1%

Utilities 446 0.3%

Construction 7,384 5.1%

Manufacturing 23,079 15.9%

Wholesale Trade 4,208 2.9%

Retail Trade 17,245 11.9%

Transportation and Warehousing 7,281 5.0%

Information 2,025 1.4%

Finance and Insurance 2,611 1.8%

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1,578 1.1%

Professional Scientific and Technical Services 3,817 2.6%

Management of Companies and Enterprises 1,533 1.1%

Administrative and Support and Waste Management 4,383 3.0%

Educational Services 3,656 2.5%

Health Care and Social Assistance 16,944 11.7%

Arts Entertainment and Recreation 1,684 1.2%

Accomodation and Food Services 16,307 11.2%

Other Services 3,820 2.6%

Total Government 25,114 17.3%

Federal Government 1,054 0.7%

State Government 9,205 6.3%

Local Government 14,855 10.2%

Unclassified 122 0.1%

Total 145,232 100.0%N.D. - Not Disclosed*By Business Establishment

The Shenandoah Valley has long beenrecognized for a dedicated labor forcewith a strong work ethic and lifelongcommitment to learning.


Labor Market


Major Employers

Manufacturing

Company Product/ServiceEstimated

Employment

Georges Chicken LLC Poultry processing 600 - 999

Hershey Chocolate of Virginia Inc. Confectionery products 600 - 999

McKee Foods Corporation Snack cakes 1,000 - 1,499

Merck & Company Inc. Pharmaceuticals 600 - 999

MillerCoors Shenandoah Brewing Malt beverages 300 - 599

Perdue Farms, Inc. Poultry processing 600 - 999

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation Poultry processing 600 - 999

R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company Book printing 1,000 - 1,499

Tenneco Automotive Inc. Motor vehicle parts 600 - 999

The I-81 corridor in the ShenandoahValley is home to ten colleges anduniversities that strengthen theworkforce and enrich the cultural vitalityof the Valley region. High academicstandards, new technologies and theapplication of classroom learning to realworld situations prepare Valleygraduates to enter the job market aseducated and skilled professionals.

NonManufacturing

Company Product/ServiceEstimated

Employment

Augusta Medical Center Health care 1,500 - 2,499

James Madison University Higher education 2,500 - 4,999

Marshalls Retail distribution 600 - 999

Mary Baldwin College Higher education 300 - 599

Sentara/Rockingham Memorial Hospital Health care 1,500 - 2,499

Target Distribution center 600 - 999

The Omni Homestead Resort Hotel and resort 600 - 999

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Discount store 2,500 - 4,999

Washington & Lee University Higher education 1,000 - 1,499


Labor Market


Closings, Reductions, Layoffs (7/2011 to date)Date Type Company Product/Service Employees Affected

10/1/2011 Closing Tru Kut Door Co. Door manufacturing 11

5/1/2012 Closing Genie Company Garage door opening systems 92

3/1/2013 Reduction Rosetta Stone Inc. Language learning software 70

9/1/2013 Reduction URS Corporation Architectual and engineering services 15

9/30/2015 Closing Mundet Hermetite Cigarette tipping paper 46

Union Activity (1/2014 - 3/2016)Elections won by company 1


Labor Market


Estimated Earnings (May 2014)Occupation Median Wage Mean Wage Median Salary Mean Salary

Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $12.84 $13.75 $26,712.00 $28,599.00

Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $14.35 $15.24 $29,852.00 $31,707.00

Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $18.35 $19.14 $38,173.00 $39,819.00

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $17.15 $17.50 $35,676.00 $36,408.00

Team Assemblers $14.51 $14.47 $30,190.00 $30,096.00

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $23.59 $24.80 $49,063.00 $51,585.00

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $16.44 $16.92 $34,205.00 $35,202.00

Industrial Machinery Mechanics $19.26 $19.79 $40,057.00 $41,164.00

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $17.98 $18.99 $37,394.00 $39,506.00

Office Clerks, General $12.04 $12.70 $25,051.00 $26,409.00

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical,and Executive

$14.44 $14.38 $30,027.00 $29,920.00

Receptionists and Information Clerks $11.86 $12.08 $24,676.00 $25,128.00

Customer Service Representatives $14.30 $14.91 $29,754.00 $31,009.00

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $15.50 $16.30 $32,234.00 $33,906.00

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $20.31 $22.04 $42,235.00 $45,835.00

Industrial Engineers $35.98 $36.05 $74,838.00 $74,974.00

Network and Computer Systems Administrators* $30.35 $30.83 $63,130.00 $64,121.00

Software Developers, Applications $36.19 $40.32 $75,274.00 $83,871.00

Accountants and Auditors $28.37 $30.07 $59,005.00 $62,541.00

Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products $22.31 $24.27 $46,396.00 $50,482.00

Per Capita Personal Income (2014)$36,194


Labor Market


Public School Enrollment (Fall 2015)Level Number Enrollment

Preschool 3 322

Elementary 53 22,052

Combined 3 439

Middle 20 11,179

High School 20 14,807

Student Teacher Ratio (FY 2015)Elementary 12:1

Secondary 11:1

Per Pupil Expenditure (FY 2015)$10,663.70

On-Time Graduation Rate (Class of 2015)91.4%

High School Graduates Continuing Education (2014-2015)77.3%

Advanced Programs (2013-2014)

Governor's School Enrollment 298

Students taking 1 or more Advanced Placement (AP) Courses 1,561

Students taking 1 or more AP Exams 1,098

Students taking 1 or more Dual Enrollment Courses 1,152

Bridgewater College, was founded in1880 in Rockingham County asVirginia's first coeducational college.


Education


Workforce Development FacilitiesFacility Type

Badger Technical Center North Career and Technical Center

Northern Neck Technical Center Career and Technical Center

Prince William SkillSource Center Comprehensive Center

RCC King George Site Career and Technical Center

TCC Regional Automotive Center Career and Technical Center

Valley Workforce Center - Harrisonburg Comprehensive Center

Valley Workforce Center - Luray Satellite Center

Valley Workforce Center - Rockbridge Satellite Center

Valley Workforce Center - Staunton Satellite Center

Valley Workforce Center - Winchester Satellite Center

The Shenandoah Valley Partnershipprovides marketing and businessassistance for the Shenandoah Valleyregion.


Education


Higher Education Facilities — Fall 2015Facility Enrollment

University of Virginia 23,883

James Madison University 21,227

Lord Fairfax Community College - Middletown Campus 5,459

Piedmont Virginia Community College 5,438‡

Piedmont Virginia Community College - Eugene Giuseppe Center 5,438‡

Central Virginia Community College 4,433

Blue Ridge Community College 4,192

Shenandoah University 3,820

Liberty University 3,166

Lynchburg College 2,794

Washington and Lee University 2,176

Bridgewater College 1,834

Eastern Mennonite University 1,773

Virginia Military Institute 1,717

Mary Baldwin College 1,666

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College 1,236

American National University - Charlottesville Campus 1,207‡

Southern Virginia University 730

Randolph College 688

Christendom College 561

Virginia University of Lynchburg 402

Sweet Briar College 320

Lord Fairfax Community College - Luray-Page County Center †

† Enrollment figures are not available.‡ Enrollment figures are for all campuses.

Dabney S. Lancaster CommunityCollege provides workforce servicesincluding an array of standard andcustomized courses, seminars,programs, skills assessments andtraining plans to meet current and futureworkforce development needs.


Education


Higher Education Facilities — Fall 2015Facility Enrollment

American National University - Harrisonburg Campus 1,207‡

American National University - Lynchburg Campus 1,207‡

‡ Enrollment figures are for all campuses.

Valley Universities provide a valuableresource for companies engaged inproduct and technology research anddevelopment. Grant and researchsponsorships, laboratory facilities, andfaculty expertise can assist companieswith the increasing complexity andexpense of research, development, andtransfer of technology into themarketplace.


Education


InterstatesName Distance

I-64 0.0 miles (0.0 km.)

I-81 0.0 miles (0.0 km.)

I-66 0.6 miles (1.0 km.)

I-581 28.0 miles (45.1 km.)

I-68 38.8 miles (62.5 km.)

I-70 40.1 miles (64.5 km.)

I-95 49.3 miles (79.4 km.)

Note: Measured from border of locality/region.

HighwaysHighway 11 Highway 130 Highway 185 Highway 211 Highway 220

Highway 250 Highway 251 Highway 252 Highway 254 Highway 256





Interstates 81 and 64 traverse theregion, providing an excellenttransportation infrastructure andconnection to markets North or Southand East or West.

Commercial Air ServiceShenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Weyers Cave -- 15.1 miles (24.2 km.)

Silver Airways

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville -- 36.7 miles (59.0 km.)

American Airlines Delta Connection United Airlines

US Airways Express


Transportation


Commercial Air ServiceLynchburg Regional Airport, Lynchburg -- 40.3 miles (64.9 km.)

US Airways Express

The area offers a wide variety ofworkforce training to businessesinterested in locating in the county orcities. In addition, the Commonwealth ofVirginia also provides assistance withthe workforce training needs of new andexpanding businesses.

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, Roanoke -- 50.3 miles (81.0 km.)

American Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines

US Airways Allegiant Air

Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg, WV -- 68.7 miles (110.5 km.)

Silver Airways

Note: Within a 75-mile drive of the center of the closest locality in the region.


Transportation


General Aviation ServiceName Runway Length

Bridgewater Air Park, Bridgewater, VA 2,745 ft (837 m)

Ingalls Field Airport, Hot Springs 5,600 ft (1,707 m)

New Market Airport, New Market 2,920 ft (890 m)

Waynesboro/Eagles Nest Airport,Waynesboro

2,004 ft (611 m)

Freight Rail ServiceBuckingham Branch Railroad

Chesapeake & Western Railroad

CSX Transportation

Norfolk Southern Railway Company

Shenandoah Valley Railroad

SeaportsName Distance

Port of Virginia (Inland Port Front Royal) 31.0 miles (49.9 km)

Port of Virginia 182.0 miles (292.9 km)

Note: Driving distance from the center of the closest locality in the region to the Portof Virginia and any other seaports within 100 miles.

Other Ports of EntryName Distance

Port of Washington - Dulles 80.8 miles (130.1 km)

New River Valley Airport (Virginia TradePort) 94.5 miles (152.1 km)

Note: Driving distance from the center of the closest locality in the region to the Portof Washington-Dulles and any other port of entry within 100 miles.

Rail service is provided by both, CSXand Norfolk Southern as well as twolocal railroads.


Transportation


Utilities

Utilities

Electric

BARC Electric Cooperative Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative

Dominion Virginia Power Harrisonburg Electric Commission

Natural Gas

Columbia Gas of Virginia Columbia Gas (Shenandoah Station)

Telecommunications

nTelos TDS Telecom/Virginia Telephone Company

Highland Telephone Cooperative Verizon-Virginia

Level 3 Communications North River Telephone Cooperative

Shenandoah Telecommunications CenturyLink

Mountain Grove-Willamsville Telephone Company Shentel

Lumos Networks

Water

Bath County Service Authority Augusta County Public Service Authority

Rockbridge County Public Service Authority Rockingham County

City of Buena Vista City of Harrisonburg

City of Staunton City of Waynesboro

City of Lexington McDowell Water System

Town of Luray Town of Stanley

Town of Shenandoah Town of Edinburg

Town of Strasburg Shenandoah County

Town of Mount Jackson Toms Brook Sanitary District

Town of New Market Town of Monterey

Maury Service Authority


Utilities


Utilities

Waste Water Treatment

Bath County Service Authority Rockbridge County Public Service Authority

Augusta County Service Authority Rockingham County

City of Buena Vista City of Harrisonburg

City of Staunton City of Waynesboro

City of Lexington Town of Shenandoah

Town of Luray Town of Stanley

Toms Brook/Maurertown Sewer Authority Town of Mount Jackson

Town of Woodstock Town of New Market

Town of Edinburg Town of Strasburg

Shenandoah County Town of Monterey

Solid Waste Disposal

Bath County Transfer Station Contracts with Bath County for disposal outside the county

Page County Landfill Shenandoah County Landfill

Augusta County Landfill Harrisonburg-Rockingham Landfill

Rockbridge County Sanitary Landfill


Utilities


Financial Institutions — 2nd Qtr 2015 AssetsBank Assets (millions)

Bank of America, N.A. $1,606,232.0

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. $1,553,871.0

Branch Banking and Trust Company $186,642.9

SunTrust Bank $184,222.9

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co. $30,803.5

Union Bank & Trust Co. $7,476.6

United Bank $7,394.9

Carter Bank & Trust $4,796.7

WoodForest National Bank $4,443.5

City National Bank of West Virginia $3,505.3

Summit Community Bank, Inc. $1,472.5

The First Bank and Trust Co. $1,419.3

Sonabank, N.A. $1,011.3

First Bank - Strasburg $695.2

Farmers & Merchants Bank $648.1

Bank of Botetourt $314.1

Pendleton Community Bank, Inc. $268.0

First National Bank-WV $249.1

Blue Ridge Bank $247.5

Pioneer Bank $170.9

First and Citizens Bank $123.7

CornerStone Bank, N.A. $114.5

Frontier Community Bank $96.2

The Blue Grass Valley Bank $38.3

Area residents are served by a variety oflocal, regional and national bankingcompanies.


Financial Institutions


Government

The Shenandoah Valley includes the counties of Augusta, Bath, Highland,Page, Rockbridge, Rockingham, and Shenandoah Counties and the cities ofBuena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton and Waynesboro.

All counties have a board of supervisors and county administrator. All citieshave a city council and city manager.

All localities have a comprehensive plan and zoning and subdivisionordinances.

There are 20 incorporated towns in the Shenandoah Valley.

The Omni Homestead Resort, located inBath County, has been providingluxurious accommodations topresidents, princes, and sportsenthusiasts since 1766. It offers aconvention center, three championshipgolf courses, ski slopes, tennis courts,riding trails, skeet fields and many otherfacilities to satisfy the recreationaldesires of the entire family.

Taxes

Localities in Virginia collect a 1% sales tax. They do not tax other items taxedat the State level.

Counties and cities in Virginia are separate taxing entities. Therefore, acompany pays taxes to either a county or to a city.

If a company is located in a town, it pays town and county taxes except forutility taxes which are paid only to the town and the license tax which is paidonly to the town unless town law permits the additional collection of a countytax.

Manufacturers pay real estate, machinery and tools, truck and automobile,utility, and sales taxes.

Nonmanufacturers pay real estate, tangible personal property, truck andautomobile, utility, and sales taxes. They also may pay either a merchants'capital or a license tax.


Government and Taxes


Area residents have access to six hospitals located in the Shenandoah Valley.Bath Community Hospital and Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital with a totalof 70 beds, serve the southern portion of the region. Augusta Health with 255beds and Sentara RMH Medical Center with 238 are strategically located inthe center of the region, and Page Memorial Hospital and ShenandoahMemorial Hospital, with a total of 50 beds are located in the northern portion ofShenandoah Valley. Sentara RMH offers a Regional Cancer Center, Heart andVascular Center, Wellness Center, Center for Corporate Health, and Center forSleep Medicine as well as other services. In addition to these facilities, theresidents are in close proximity to the University of Virginia Medical Center inCharlottesville. The hospital is a world-renowned teaching and research centeroffering the latest in technology, service, and facilities.

Nearly 500 physicians and 150 dentists maintain practices in the ShenandoahValley.

Approximately 800 places of worship are located in the area.

The Shenandoah Valley has four main public libraries with 19 branchescontaining over 938,000 volumes, with an annual circulation of 2,200,000. Inaddition, colleges and universities throughout the area also permit the public touse their library facilities. These facilities include James Madison University,Washington & Lee University, and Virginia Military Institute.

National, state and local parks offerunlimited recreational opportunities forhiking, biking, fishing, canoeing andcamping. The Skyline Drive,Shenandoah National Park and BlueRidge Parkway draw visitors fromaround the world to view the scenicvistas of the Shenandoah Valley.


Community Facilities


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A variety of shopping opportunities are available to area residents and visitors.Harrisonburg is the retail hub of the Shenandoah Valley with Valley Mall andits 80 stores, two smaller malls, and several big-box shopping centers.Waynesboro's new Waynesboro Town Center is a a growing big-box retailcenter. The individual towns and cities throughout the Valley offer uniquespecialty shops, dining and services, as well as art and antique shops.

The Shenandoah Valley captivatespeople. Not only for its natural beautybut also for its community values andpace of life. Civic organizations enjoybroad participation. Public and privateschools rank among the best in thestate. Crime rates are low. Housing isaffordable. There is an ease to living inthe Valley that's hard to beat.


Community Facilities


Numerous cultural and recreational opportunities are available in theShenandoah Valley. The Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, BlueRidge Parkway, George Washington National Forest, Jefferson NationalForest, Grand Caverns Regional Park, and Natural Chimneys Regional Parkoffer scenic views, hiking, skiing, picnicking, camping, swimming, fishing, andother outdoor activities for residents as well as visitors.

Three limestone caverns, Luray, Endless, and Shenandoah, are located in theregion. These underground wonderlands have mysterious passageways withamazing rock formations and streams that are enjoyed by area residents andtourists alike.

The Shenandoah Valley is home to numerous resorts offering a full range ofactivities. The world renowned resort, The Omni Homestead Resort in HotSprings offers a variety of activities including golf, tennis, skiing, horsebackriding, and skeet shooting. Because of its excellent facilities, the resort hostsstate and national golf tournaments, tennis matches, and bowling tournaments.Massanutten Resort is a four-season resort that includes golf, tennis, spacomplex, stable, indoor waterpark, and ski facilities. Bryce Mountain Resortoffers year-round snow and grass skiing, an 18-hole golf course, tennis,horseback riding, boating, lodging, and dining.

A total of 22 golf courses are located in the region. Six are private and 12 arepublic, and six are 9-hole courses and 12 are 18-hole courses.

Cultural and historical attractions include the Shenandoah Valley Art Center,the Museum of American Frontier Culture, Woodrow Wilson's Birthplace,Natural Bridge and the George C. Marshall Museum. Civil War buffs canretrace Stonewall Jackson's Valley Campaign and explore the New MarketBattlefield. This park covers 160 acres on the Shenandoah River and houses amuseum that spans the entire war. Each spring the Battle of New Market isreenacted. The Washington and Lee University Lenfest Center for the Artspresents 250 theatrical productions throughout the year. The area’s othercolleges and universities sponsor lectures, concerts, art exhibits, andnumerous athletic events.

From rural to urban, the ShenandoahValley can accommodate any life style.The Valley's rich history is kept alive inliving museums and libraries. Thecolleges and universities add to thecultural diversity of the region. Vibranttown centers, unique to eachcommunity, are a focal point forcommerce and social activity featuringfine arts and crafts, music, festivals,performing arts and unique shops andrestaurants.


Lifestyle


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Several festivals and celebrations are held in the Shenandoah Valley featuringfood, music, folk-arts, and crafts. The Virginia Fall Foliage Festival, held eachOctober in Waynesboro, exhibits the work of approximately 150 artists fromacross the nation and Canada, as well as music, food and dancing. TheHighlands Maple Festival is an annual spring event in Highland County thatattracts 70,000. The event celebrates the opening of the trees and the processof making maple syrup.

A four-season climate means year-roundoutdoor recreational activities fromskiing at Massanutten and Wintergreenresorts to golfing at the world-renownedOmni Homestead Resort or one of themany championship golf courses in theregion.


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