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2026 Shenandoah Valley Collaborative Economic Summit
November 19, 2026
Festival Conference & Student Center
James Madison University
The biennial Shenandoah Valley Collaborative Economic Summit is a no-cost region-wide event that brings together business leaders, local government officials, nonprofit organizations, educators and community partners from across the Valley to explore the regional issues and opportunities of housing, childcare, transportation and workforce.
In 2026, we’re building on a strong foundation formed from our inaugural event in 2024 with a renewed focus on building connections, practical learning and momentum.
Summit Schedule
(Times may be adjusted slightly)
8 - 8:30 a.m.
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Panel
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Morning Circle Sessions
Focus Areas:
Housing | Childcare | Transportation | Workforce Development
Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Afternoon Workshops
Focus Areas:
Design Sprint Ideation Workshop
Coalition Building - Collaboration & Partnerships
Responding to AI and Technology-Driven Workforce Changes
Data Modeling Projects - Exploring Shared Services & Collaboration
3:15 - 4 p.m.
Closing Session
Special thanks to our facilitation partner and sponsors:
2024 Summit Recap:
The inaugural Shenandoah Valley Collaborative Economic Summit was held in October and built on the work of the 2021 and 2022 Regional Economic Recovery Series events.
The Shenandoah Valley Collaborative Economic Summit brought together more than 180 leaders from across the valley working to address issues in housing, childcare, transportation, and workforce development.
Past Series Sessions
View details past Regional Economic Recovery Series Sessions.
2022 Regional Economic Recovery Series Session
2021 Regional Economic Recovery Series Session
More than 100 businesses and organizations from across our region have signed the Shenandoah Valley Collective Action Pact as their commitment to collaborate on short and long-term solutions to the challenges facing our region.
