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Mark your calendar for Valley Business Keynote – July 18, 2017 – JMU’s Forbes Theater #VBKengage

Mark your calendar for Valley Business Keynote – July 18, 2017 – JMU’s Forbes Theater ...

Rotary Club of Rockingham County, come visit!

Rotary Club of Rockingham County - We have bacon! The Rotary Club of Rockingham County is a group of friends that ...

Chesapeake Western Railroad Depot History Display open this Friday from 5pm – 8pm

Chesapeake Western Railroad Depot History Display open this Friday from 5pm – 8pm You are going to want to come ...

Harrisonburg’s Speech and Language Center Construction Finishing Up

Here is an update on Harrisonburg's Speech and Language Center. For past posts, check them out HERE, HERE, and ...

Attend the SVBA Home and Living Expo this weekend April 8th and 9th!

Attend the SVBA Home and Living Expo this weekend April 8th and 9th! The SVBA Home and Living Expo is this ...

SVBA Home and Living Expo Upcycle Challenge “Turn Table”

Upcycling is the process of converting old or discarded materials into something useful and often ...

Harrisonburg Construction at the SVBA Home and Living Expo

Harrisonburg Construction at the SVBA Home and Living Expo Harrisonburg Canstruction is scheduled for April 8th at ...
Check Out This Contemporary Cottage – Project Update

Check Out This Contemporary Cottage – Project Update

This contemporary cottage, designed by Ray Gaines in the Charlottesville office, features bold colors, careful ...

Custom Designed Homes – could it cost less than existing homes?

Custom Designed Homes - could it cost less than existing homes? Scott Rogers and I have been having a virtual ...
Air Leaks in Your Home on a Windy Day – Seal Them Up and Save Money

Air Leaks in Your Home on a Windy Day – Seal Them Up and Save Money

It is supposed to be windy later today. The wind blowing on one side of your home will create a positive pressure ...