GENEDGE Hires Scott Schein as Director–National Network Programs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Richmond, Va.—Scott Schein has been hired by GENEDGE as Director–National Network Programs based in the Richmond office, and reports to Bill Donohue, President and Executive Director. “Scott’s vast experience of 23 years in defense, consulting, aerospace & aviation made him the perfect candidate to lead national network…
GENEDGE Announces Two-year Program Thrives During COVID-19 Crisis Strengthening Virginia Manufacturing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Martinsville, VA—The GO Virginia Retooling Virginia Manufacturers for Strategic Industries Program is making progress on developing Virginia’s capacity and capability to respond to the demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and medical supplies to help address the COVID-19 pandemic. Now in its first year, the program is…
Governor Northam Announces Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturer to Locate in Harrisonburg Valley Guard Supply to invest $1 million in new facility, create 45 jobs
For Immediate Release RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Valley Guard Supply LLC will invest $1 million to establish a personal protective equipment manufacturing facility in the City of Harrisonburg. A service-disabled, veteran-owned company, Valley Guard produces three-ply disposable masks that are 100 percent made in the United States and…
ASMC: New ‘Made in America’ Executive Order Recognizes MEP Program as Resource to Link Federal Agencies with U.S. Manufacturers
American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC) In a February 3, 2021 press release, ASMC announced that on January 25, 2021 President Biden signed executive order on ensuring the future is made in all of America by all American workers. This executive order is part of the new administration’s broader commitment to…
Regional MEP Centers Announce $1M in Federal Funding for Enhancement of the MEP National Network™ Cybersecurity Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Federal funding available to help the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond to act as a catalyst for strengthening American manufacturing through cyber awareness and preparedness. Martinsville, VA — GENEDGE Alliance (GENEDGE), the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in Virginia, will lead a new regional program to ensure small…
GENEDGE Board & Staff Tour the NNS Digital Shipbuilding Mobile Experience (MX)
Cheryl Carrico Named as GENEDGE Program Manager – Retooling Virginia Manufacturers For Strategic Industries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Martinsville, Va. – Dr. Cheryl Carrico was recently appointed to the position of Program Manager for the GO Virginia – Retooling Virginia Manufacturers for Strategic Industries Program. This is a two-year program, supported by GO Virginia Region One and was funded in part by GO Virginia with…
RADVA Corporation Case Study
About RADVA Corporation is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of protective and temperature-sensitive packaging and shapes. Applications include electronic equipment, furniture, mail-order fresh food, and heat-sensitive medical and pharmaceutical shipments. RADVA has maintained operations in Radford, Virginia, for over 57 years, and currently employs 67 people. The…
Governor Northam Announces Administration Appointments
Secretariat of the Commonwealth Board Appointments Board of Trustees of the A.L. Philpott Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GENEDGE ALLIANCE): Link to Governor Northam’s website for the official posting > October 9, 2020 *denotes reappointment Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Office Contact:Office of the Governor: Alena Yarmosky, Alena.Yarmosky@governor.virginia.gov
GENEDGE Pledges Five-Year Investment in ODU’s Engineering Makerspace and Invention Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Norfolk, Va. – GENEDGE, a business consulting organization providing Virginia’s industrial and manufacturing sectors access to expert business solutions, will invest $250,000 over the next five years in the Engineering Makerspace and Invention Center (EMIC) in Old Dominion University’s Batten College of Engineering and Technology. “This partnership…