Shenandoah Valley - Economic Eeducation Inc.

Can you answer these questions…

• Why does a $2.60 gallon of crude oil cost $3.20 at the pump?
• Why do grocery stores only make 2% or less of your total grocery bill?
• What are human, capital and natural resources?
• What are scarcity and opportunity cost?

Fortunately, because of Shenandoah Valley Economic Education, Inc. (SVEE) students can answer these and many other questions about money and business. This has an impact on your future… (more…)

The Harrisonburg Rotary Club recognized local economic education award winners at its October 4, 2010, meeting. The awards program is a joint effort of the Rotary Club, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce, and SVEE. Below, from left, recognized winners were: Cathy Glick, Wilbur S. Pence Middle School; Heather Gigliotti and Therese Warner, McGaheysville Elementary School; Jennifer Wright, Waterman Elementary School; Bonnie Berry, Ottobine Elementary School; Jeremy Aldrich, Thomas Harrison Middle School; Tammy Shearer, Plains Elementary School; Greg Corder, Thomas Harrison Middle School; and Maria Blair, Plains Elementary School.

Economic Education Award winners 2010