- Economic Development
- Technology
Alison Denbigh
We are the place for entrepreneurs, makers, and idea generators to come together and build on the creativity and ingenuity of Staunton. We believe that Staunton has the resources and people to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The IHub provides a place for us to work together to bring the possibilities of Staunton to life. The Staunton Innovation Hub isa catalyst to establish and grow leading-edge businesses in the Valley. We …
- Government
- Local
Kurt Plowman
The City of Staunton Information Technology Department is responsible for meeting the information technology needs for departments throughout the City. The department maintains a metro area network supporting more than 30 locations throughout the City, connecting PCs, servers and telecommunication systems. IT establishes and maintains connectivity standards for the user community, monitors compliance with existing use policies, and advises the City Manager and City Council on issues related to technology. …
- Automotive
Ryan Sodikoff
Steven Toyota will take care of all automobile needs. Whether it be sales, service, parts, or just to make a friend! Come see us today!
Michael Szul
Michael Szul has spent almost two decades in software engineering in industries as diverse as insurance, energy, travel, and higher education. He has worked in both application and product development, as well as framework creation, code generation, API building, and machine learning. Szul is the co-host of the Codepunk podcast--a podcast about programming, technology, and the digital lifestyle, which has encompassed such topics as data visualization, artificial intelligence, JavaScript/TypeScript, and …
- Government
Frank Tamberrino
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering the economic competitiveness of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and the larger region. The Chamber collaborates with local governments and a number of other entities, such as the SVTC, in support of business growth and development. Frank has over 30 years experience in economic development and Chamber management in Florida, Tennessee and Virginia.
- Consulting
- Education
- Software Development
- Web Development
John Paul Ashenfelter
TransitionPoint is John Paul's consultancy. He founded his first startup in 2000 and his most recent one in 2016. As a web developer since the earliest days of HTML and CGI, he's worked with many technologies, seen multiple technology transitions, and continues to track best practices and new innovations. TransitionPoint currently focuses on Ruby on Rails and data applications in the education, healthcare, and non-profit worlds. John Paul's background: John …
- Manufacturing
Patrick Embry
Valley Automation, Inc. is a Systems Integration firm with offices in Luray and Harrisonburg, Virginia. We are a women-owned small business in the State of Virginia, holding numerous technical certifications and business relationships to include but not limited to Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi, GE Intelligent Platforms, Corning, Leviton, APC, Hoffman and Eaton. Valley Automation, Inc. serves a wide client base, not only in Virginia, but nationwide, travelling onsite for startup services …
- Government
- Local
Gerry Choate
The City of Waynesboro IT Dept is a Level I member of the SVTC
- Law
John Wiita
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is a large legal firm centered in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. WAW provides full legal services with client-oriented teams in Business, Health Care, Tax, Intellectual Property, Education and Local Government, Employment and Employee Benefits, and Litigation. The firm enjoys a multi-state practice grown from its long-standing service to clients in Virginia and West Virginia. It also serves clients with international business contracts and activities.
- Environment
Ed Clark
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is one of the worlds leading teaching and research hospitals for wildlife and conservation medicine. The Center uses an impressive array of cutting edge technology and social media tools to provide state-of-the art veterinary care to injured wildlife, professional training to veterinary and conservation professionals from more than 40 countries, and environmental education to the audiences worldwide, all in pursuit of its mission, teaching the …
Rick Williams
Rick Williams has spent almost three decades in senior management roles in the accounting and finance field serving mostly firms in the technology and government contracting space. He is planning on retiring to the Valley in the next few years and is looking to start and expand his network. Rick is interested in consulting, coaching and mentoring and maybe even some angel investing in the technology space.
