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The agenda is set, the conference center is booked....tickets go on sale tomorrow for Valley TechCon! We have a great lineup of speakers. The topics vary from technical discussions to sessions on how to grow your technology business to sessions on the business impact of technology. I hope to see you on May 25th in Harrisonburg. www.valleytechcon.comA huge thank you to the JMU College of Business for their platinum level support! ... See MoreSee Less
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Chris is not only a great entrepreneur himself, but as one of the LAUNCH HARRISONBURG facilitators, he gives of his time helping aspiring entrepreneurs reach their dreams.Entrepreneur and innovator, Chris Ashley has founded 7 companies and is constantly reimagining and challenging the possibilities around manufacturing, tech and education. As the current Founder of Collegiate Customs - a custom apparel company located in Harrisonburg, VA - Chris's company delivers custom apparel and promotional gear to college organizations, fashion lines, and other businesses across the country. Come with ALL the questions!Caffeinate/Innovate is a free community event we hold in order to bring energizing people and ideas together over coffee and conversation. Bring a pal, grab coffee, leave buzzed by community + ideas!Caffeinate/Innovate: Chris Ashely ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is the Big Day!πŸ₯³πŸ₯³πŸ₯³You're invited to Branch's Grand Opening! πŸ”₯@ 4PMπŸ”₯ Address: 54 S. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA ...March Weekly Schedule: 23 Thursday: Grand Opening Day! 4-9pm24 Friday: Open 4-9pm25 Saturday: Bridgwater Baseball Tournament 9am-3pm @ Oakdale Park 26 Sunday: Closed27 Monday: Open 4-9pm28 Tuesday: Open 4-9pm29 Wednesday: Closedwww.branchssoftserveicecream.com #HarrisonburgVA #icecream ... See MoreSee Less
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A good way to celebrate the arrival of spring! ... See MoreSee Less
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So I may have been a liiiiiittle too vague when I announced that we were moving. Long story short: we’re moving (not closing). I should be able to announce our new location soon. In the meantime, here is out tentative timeline. If you want more background, check out my latest post on the #comfycozyblog. ... See MoreSee Less
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Woo hoo!Celebrate the vernal equinox with The Little Grill β˜€οΈ We start serving breakfast & lunch tomorrow! Check out our new hours below ❀️MON: 7 am - 2 pm TUE: 7 am - 2 pmWED: 7 am - 2 pmTHU: 7 am - 2 pmFRI: 7 am - 2 pm(Weekday break 7-11, lunch 11-2)SAT: 7 am - 3 pm (break 7-12, lunch 12-3)SUN: 9 am - 3 pm (breakfast all day) ... See MoreSee Less
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Harrisonburg Half Marathon is Saturday, October 7th! Lock in that $69 early bird pricing now thru March 31. vamomentum.com/harrisonburg-half-marathon/Presented by Harrisonburg Animal Hospital, Riner Rentals, Dean Family Dentistry, Pure Shenandoah, DuPont Community Credit Union, Dr David Glazer - Function 4 Life & Excel Rocktown Running. Post Race Beer Garden hosted by Brothers Craft Brewing, Pale Fire Brewing Company & Sage Bird Ciderworks. With collaboration from Harrisonburg Economic Development, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation - Athletics, and Visit Harrisonburg Virginia. #harrisonburghalfmarathon #harrisonburg #downtownharrisonburg #virginia ... See MoreSee Less
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