Major corporations in biotechnology, information technology, food processing, manufacturing, aviation, and logistics and transportation have all made a home for themselves in the Harrisonburg Metro Area.
Members of this diverse community include: SRI International; Rosetta Stone; Virginia Poultry Growers Association; RR Donnelly; Dynamic Aviation; Merck; MillerCoors, Inc.; DBT Data; and InterChange Group.
| Major Employers in the Harrisonburg Metro Area | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | ||
| Company | Product/Service | Estimated Employment |
| Banta Corporation | Book publishing & printing | 300 - 599 |
| ComSonics, Inc. | Telecommunications equipment | 100 - 299 |
| Georges, Inc, | Poultry processing | 300 - 599 |
| Graham Packaging Co | Plastic bottles | 300 - 599 |
| Intrapac, Inc | Aluminum extruded products | 300 - 599 |
| Merck & Company, Inc. | Pharmaceuticals | 1,000 - 1,499 |
| MillerCoors Shenandoah Brewery | Malt beverages | 300 - 599 |
| Perdue Farms, Inc. | Poultry processing | 600 - 999 |
| Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | Poultry processing | 1,500 - 2,499 |
| R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company | Book printing | 1,000 - 1,499 |
| Tenneco Automotive Inc. | Motor vehicle parts | 600 - 999 |
| Valley Blox, Inc. | Concrete products | 100 - 299 |
| WhiteWave Foods | Milk, Soy Products | 100 - 299 |
| Non-Manufacturing | ||
| Company | Product/Service | Estimated Employment |
| Marshalls | Retail distribution | 600 - 999 |
| Wal Mart | Retail distribution | 600 - 999 |
| Rockingham Memorial Hospital | Health care | 1,500 - 2,499 |
| Massanutten Resort | Recreation/Resort | 1,500 - 2,499 |
| James Madison University | Higher edudcation | 2,500 - 4,999 |