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Local News Massanutten adjusts policies in response to COVID-19  Massanutten Resort has shifted some of their policies as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to develop. The resort is no longer offering group timeshare sales tours, spring reservations, or appointments from residents from virus hotspots. This decision is also a result of a recent complaint to theContinue reading “Environment Scanning ∘ April 3 – April 16”

Local News Massanutten Resort Closes Some Amenities, Not All This article provides resort patrons and timeshare holders an update on the current status of Massanutten Resort’s open and closed facilities due to COVID-19.  Areas of the resort that remain open are the golf course, General Store and Market and carry-out food from restaurants. Guests withContinue reading “Environment Scanning ∘ March 27 – April 2”

Local News Ski resorts suspend operations due to coronavirus Multiple resorts around the Shenandoah Valley area, including Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, Wintergreen Resort and Massanutten Resort have suspended most or all operations. Snowshoe Resort closed all its lift operations, food and beverage, and retail services despite the lack of any confirmed cases of COVID-19 inContinue reading “Environment Scanning ∘ March 6 – March 26”

Local News How High Of Wages Can Restaurants Stomach? The Virginia House of Delegates’ proposed Bill 395 would raise the state minimum wage to $9 an hour and increase it each year until $15 an hour in 2023. In order to cover the cost that they are paying their employees, restaurant owners will have toContinue reading “Environment Scanning ∘ February 21 – March 5”

Local News January Home Sales Show Historic Increase  Nearly 100 homes were sold in Harrisonburg in the month of January 2020, a 32% increase from sales in January 2019.  This increase may be attributed to a national and local housing shortage, low interest rates, a strong economy, and consumer optimism. New families populating the areaContinue reading “Environment Scanning ∘ February 7 – February 20”

Local News 10 day forecast for McGaheysville, VA Warm weather in the Valley will not be favorable for good skiing conditions. With high temperatures between the 40 and 50 degree range, there is little to no possibility for natural snow creation. Resorts with more ideal winter sports conditions will draw potential customers instead of Massanutten.Continue reading “Environment Scanning ∘ January 14 – February 6”