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Business briefcase

^{Published on 2024-12-06 00:30:51 - Winchester Star}
 

• Farm finance seminarMatthew Lohr, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, will sponsor a free networking seminar for beginning farmers to discover farm financing options and cost-share conserv

The article from The Winchester Star discusses various business updates in the Winchester area. It highlights that the Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been recognized as the Virginia SBDC of the Year for its outstanding service to small businesses. The SBDC, hosted by James Madison University, has been instrumental in helping local entrepreneurs with business planning, financial analysis, and marketing strategies. Additionally, the article mentions the opening of a new branch of the Bank of Clarke County in Stephens City, aimed at providing better banking services to the growing community. Furthermore, there is a brief on the upcoming Shenandoah Valley Entrepreneurship Summit, which will focus on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Lastly, it notes the retirement of long-time local business owner, Jim Laing, who has sold his company, Laing Lawn Care, after 35 years of service.

Read the Full Winchester Star Article at:
[ https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/business-briefcase/article_7fd1672d-e16b-51ac-8b7e-9be7709245ba.html ]

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