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
Q2 2026 Member News Update - Innovation, Workforce Development & Manufacturing Momentum
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Welcome to the Q2 2026 edition of the SVAM Member News Update, your quarterly roundup of the latest news, achievements, and workforce initiatives from manufacturers across Southwest Virginia.
In this episode, we celebrate member accomplishments including Hapco Pole Products' Virginia Manufacturing Cup recognition, Strongwell's innovative rail freight collaboration, Mohawk Industries' impressive safety milestone, and community engagement efforts from Hitachi Energy. We also highlight workforce initiatives at Simmons Equipment and leadership updates from Universal Fibers.
On the SVAM front, we recap another successful Manufacturing Careers Signing Day, recognize this year's Manufacturing Careers Scholarship recipients, and share updates on student outreach, leadership development, career fairs, and member training opportunities. Finally, we look ahead to SVAM's Annual Meeting and the 2026 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers Expo.
SVAM Recognizes the Newest Certified TOpX Leaders
SVAM Celebrates Students Committing to Manufacturing Careers at Signing Day Event