Locavesting Reading Group

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It is 2012…do you know where your money is? In today’s rapidly changing economy, how you invest your money can have tremendous impacts on your local community—either through a “leakage” of … [Read more...]

Odd Thursdays was sooo delicious…Here are Chef Laurie’s recipes!

Lifestyle Kitchen - Chef Laurie

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Asparagus   1/2 cup pecans 1 cup of multi-grain cereal flakes  (“Heritage” Brand is preferred) ½ cup Dijon mustard 2 skinless chicken … [Read more...]

Odd Thursdays Loves Local Food!

Lifestyle Kitchen - Chef Laurie

Odd Thursdays is back...with an appetite! Join us THIS THURSDAY, February 16, at the old Stonewall Jackson School at 219 West Beverley Street in Staunton at 6pm for a cooking demonstration by Chef … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Michael Reeps with Staunton Fresh – Winner of the Ignite Staunton Grant Award!

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The Staunton Creative Community Fund was excited to present the $5,000 Ignite Staunton grant award to Michael Reeps to help fund his project Staunton Fresh!  Staunton Fresh is an online farmer's … [Read more...]

Ignite Staunton Grant Award Announcement and Celebration – Thursday 1/19 at Darjeeling Cafe!

Ignite Staunton

Imagine that you’re in front of an audience made up of your friends, family, and people from your community, about to present a 5-minute talk on the thing you’re most passionate about. You’ve … [Read more...]

New Economy Resources

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Thanks to everyone who came out and took part in our Conversations about the New Economy workshop Thursday evening, December 15th. We are excited that so many great discussions occurred during and … [Read more...]

The Wheels on the Bus Go…

Being no fan of driving for any number of reasons, I was never really comfortable commuting the 24 or so miles from Harrisonburg to Staunton (and another 24 back again) to get to the office. Yes, the … [Read more...]

Building a Business Website Work Session, Wednesday 11/30 at 6pm

The web is a scary place…but we are here to help!  Over the coming weeks and months, we will be holding guided, hands-on work sessions for small groups of entrepreneurs on topics like building … [Read more...]

This November 17th is our LAST Ignite Staunton!

Ignite Staunton

Imagine that you’re in front of an audience made up of your friends, family, and people from your community, about to present a 5-minute talk on the thing you’re most passionate about. You’ve … [Read more...]