Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
Welcome to the official podcast feed of the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM)—where we share real stories, regional updates, and industry insights from across Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing landscape.
Our channel features multiple series, including:
🎙️ Made in Southwest Virginia – Spotlighting the companies, innovations, and people powering manufacturing across our region.
🎧 Why Manufacturing – Real conversations with manufacturers at every career stage, from new hires to seasoned experts, revealing what makes this industry so rewarding.
📰 Member News Update – Quick updates and announcements from SVAM members, highlighting local wins, initiatives, and opportunities.
Whether you're a student, educator, job seeker, manufacturer, or community partner, these episodes will keep you informed and inspired about the role of manufacturing in Southwest Virginia’s economy and future.
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Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
SVAM Member News Update—Quarter 3, 2025
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In this Q3 2025 edition of SVAM Member News Update, we’re highlighting powerful stories of innovation, leadership, and community from across Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing sector.
This episode features:
- A heartwarming act of support from Hitachi Energy’s Bland facility
- New national recognition for Simmons Equipment and Wolf Hills Fabricators
- SVAM member companies competing in the 2025 Virginia Manufacturing Cup
- And more
Whether you're in the industry or supporting it, this roundup is packed with updates you won't want to miss.
📩 SVAM members: Want to be featured in the next episode? Send your updates to programassistant@swvam.org.
Interested in becoming a member of SVAM?
Careers: https://swvam.org/mfgcareers/
Trainings: https://swvam.org/trainings/
Resource Database: https://swvam.org/resource-database/
Become a Member: https://swvam.org/membership/become-a-member/