Business at the Bloom Returns to Full Bloom

(Left) Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Cheif Economist with Virginia Realtors speak to nearly 800 attendees at Business at the Bloom. (Right) Chris Rucker, MHA, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief of Staff from Valley Helath shares a chuckle with a members of the audience during his remarks. There was certainly a buzz in the air at this year’s Business at the Bloom, and not just because we were able to return to the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Events & Athletics Center on the Shenandoah University campus. Businesses from all over the region were grateful to connect with others that have been difficult to see in person until recently. The Valley Health System event filled the huge facility with jovial laughter, warm hugs, and overflowing smiles.

“Valley Health Business at the Bloom truly is the premier Business Leader event of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. It was delightful to be together and see the smiles, feel the excitement, and share in the comradery of the area’s top business leaders. We are extremely thankful for our sponsors, volunteers, speaker, planning committee and all the attendees for making this year’s sold-out event a momentous success!” stated Vanessa McAllister, co-chair of the planning committee.

Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Chief Economist with Virginia Realtors, spoke to the importance of housing in local economies and how real estate sales allowed Virginia to remain prosperous during the pandemic.