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.
🔔 Subscribe for new episodes and hear how we’re building the future—right here in SWVA.
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Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing | Official Podcast Series
Latest Episodes
Manufacturing in Action: Westlake Royal Building Products Community Impact
In this episode of Manufacturing in Action, discover how Westlake Royal Building Products earned SVAM’s 2026 Community Impact Award through service, employee involvement, and investment in Southwest Virginia.
What’s Next for Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia? | Made Here: Episode 4
What’s next for manufacturing in Southwest Virginia?For the final episode of Made Here: Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia, SVAM looks at changes already shaping the future of the industry across our region.From automation...
5 Things People Get Wrong About Manufacturing in Southwest Virginia | Made Here: Episode 3
What does a career in manufacturing actually look like today?For many people, manufacturing may still bring to mind a limited picture of factory work—but modern manufacturing includes advanced technology, a wide variety of careers, multi...
Why Manufacturing Matters to Southwest Virginia | Made Here: Episode 2
Nearly 21,000 manufacturing jobs. About $3.1 billion in regional economic impact. Thousands of workers filling roles that extend far beyond the production floor.But what do those numbers actually mean for Southwest Virginia?In Epi...
What Does Southwest Virginia Actually Make? | Made Here: Episode 1
What do crawler cranes, pillows, automotive components, transformers, aircraft components, structural steel, pet-care products, and even salt have in common?They're all examples of products made right here in Southwest Virginia.To...
