Harrisonburg Entrepreneurship Program Wins National Award

We’re thrilled to announce that Business Facilities magazine has recognized the Harrisonburg Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (HEDI) for its 2026 Economic Development Organization Awards!

The Business Facilities EDO Awards program shines a spotlight on innovative and impactful economic development programs and initiatives. “The 2026 EDO Awards reflect how economic development strategies are evolving to deliver the types of resources and solutions businesses are seeking,” said Anne Cosgrove, Editorial Director for Business Facilities. “From utilizing AI tools to workforce development and from market outreach initiatives to site readiness, this year’s entries showcase the innovation and collaboration driving economic growth. We are proud to recognize the organizations featured in our May/June 2026 issue for their focus on fostering competitive economies.”

Harrisonburg was recognized as a winner in the cities under 100,000 in population category. So, as a city of 56,000, we punched above our weight! The success of HEDI relies in large part on the fantastic work of a business consultantEQALLand our participating small businesses. It was the engagement and dedication of the business owners that made HEDI work! HEDI has launched two cohorts of early-stage businesses. The first cohort began in January 2025 and the most recent began in 2026.

More growth. More opportunity. More momentum.

To learn more about Harrisonburg Economic Development and how we can help your business grow, visit www.harrisonburgdevelopment.com