Calling a Rural Community Home: A Conversation with Chris Swecker & Bruce Folks

03/09/2021 36 min

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Episode Synopsis

Known for its rich history of maple syrup-producing sugar farms, Highland County's impressive resources and passion for supporting local is attracting startups, telecommuters and young families. SVP Executive Director Jay Langston spoke with Chris Swecker, Executive Director, Highland County Chamber of Commerce, and Bruce Folks, Owner, Bruce’s Syrup & Candies, about their life in one of Virginia's most rural mountain counties. Discover why family farmers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between chooses to call Virginia’s Sweet Spot home. 

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