News Release

Nonprofits in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are gearing up for the ninth annual Great Community Give. The sunrise-to-sunset online giving day will be Wednesday, April 22, with the early giving period opening April 7. The goal is to raise $2.5 million, just over $285,000 more than last year’s total of $2.2 million. From April 7-22, donors can bring cash or checks directly to their favorite ...read more

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham recently received accreditation with the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. Community Foundations National Standards® establish legal, ethical, effective practices for community foundations. Read more about the foundation's recent asset growth milestone.  With their re-accreditation, TCFHR joins more than 500 ...read more

Hiring well is one of the most consequential decisions a new business owner makes — and the cost of getting it wrong is far higher than most people expect. A bad hire costs at least 30% of that employee's first-year earnings, with total replacement costs reaching one to two times their annual salary. In Harrisonburg's growing economy, where your early team members shape your culture, your ...read more

Harrisonburg, VA – March 8, 2026 – Wes Dove, founder of Dove Development & Consulting and a renowned leadership expert with over 25 years in safety, human resources, and leadership development, has once again topped Amazon's charts. His latest book, The Values Advantage: The Foundation for Leading with a Clear Purpose, achieved #1 Best-Seller status in multiple categories during pre-release, ...read more

Virtue Solar, a solar installation company in Virginia, publishes new analysis showing solar remains a strong investment despite the elimination of the 30% residential tax credit — and explains why demand is actually accelerating. VIRGINIA — With the 30% federal residential solar tax credit eliminated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as of December 31, 2025, homeowners across the country are ...read more

Business owners in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County often reach a point where growth requires more than internal effort. The challenge isn’t just getting help—it’s finding the right external professionals who can sharpen sales pipelines, refine messaging, and expand market reach. This article walks through how to evaluate, select, and work effectively with outside specialists so your business ...read more

When you're running a small business, cash flow isn't just a financial term — it's your daily oxygen. Whether you're launching a new product, expanding your team, or simply covering overhead, staying liquid is the difference between growth and grind. Below, we break down practical, actionable tactics that help keep your cash flow steady — and your business strong.    Start With the Basics: ...read more

Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company in Virginia, has released a new blog post titled “What the “Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Solar in Virginia”.  It explores the implications of the recent "One Big Beautiful Bill" on the solar industry, particularly for Virginia residents. Signed into law on July 4th, 2025, this significant piece of energy legislation introduces several changes to ...read more

In the not-so-distant past, a business transaction often came with a smile, a shared moment, maybe even a conversation about the weather or the kids. But the growing dominance of touchscreens, chatbots, and home-office routines has dulled those sparks. Small businesses—the ones built on trust, neighborhood familiarity, and human presence—now face a digital frost. The irony is stark: as the world ...read more

Virtue Solar, a leading solar installation company serving Harrisonburg, VA, has released a new blog post discussing critical proposed changes to Virginia's net metering policy by Dominion Energy. As a company committed to building high-quality solar systems, Virtue Solar highlights the significant implications of these changes for homeowners looking to install solar, as well as commercial solar ...read more