Contact Virginia’s New River Valley
This website is managed by Onward New River Valley, a regional economic development organization for the NRV whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in our region. It’s a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of Virginia’s New River Valley.
Have a question? Let us know what’s on your mind.
Onward NRV Staff:
Katie Boswell, Executive Director
Katie@OnwardNRV.org
Samantha Livesay, Director of Business Engagement
Samantha@OnwardNRV.org
Rachel Johnson, Marketing Manager
Rachel@OnwardNRV.org
Max Davenport, Talent Strategies Coordinator
Max@OnwardNRV.org
Recent News:
Pembroke’s NanoSonic Awarded DOE Grant
Giles County, VA – U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith recently…
Giles County Receives Broadband Grant
Giles County, VA – Cardinal News recently reported that residents…
Radford University has Dramatic Increase in Enrollment
Radford, VA – WSLS 10 recently reported that Radford University…
Community Health Center of the NRV Ranks Among Top 10% Nationally
New River Valley, VA – The Community Health Center of the New…
Sinkland Farms Ranks on USA Today’s 10Best
Montgomery County, VA – Sinlkand Farms located in Christiansburg,…
Virginia Tech Ranks as Top University
Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech recently reported that…
NRV Companies Selected for RAMP 2024 Fall Cohort
Montgomery County, VA – The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council…
MELD Awarded $975 Million Air Force Contract
Montgomery County, VA – MELD Manufacturing recently announced…
Citizens Telephone Completes Fiber Build in Floyd
Floyd County, VA – Citizens recently reported that they have…
Lane Stadium Ranks Top 5 Toughest Places to Play
Montgomery County, VA – Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech was recently…
Forbes Ranks Radford University’s GIS Among Best of 2024
Radford, VA – Forbes recently ranked Radford University’s geographic information systems (GIS) third on its list of Best GIS Certificates Online of 2024. GIS uses state-of-the-art technology to do computer-based mapping. According to Forbes, “well-paying GIS jobs can be found in all sorts of industries, including business, urban planning, agriculture, forestry, transportation, science and the military.”
Growing NRV Companies Recognized on Lunch Pail 100 List
Montgomery County, VA – The Lunch Pail Ventures Community,…
New River Valley Craft Beverage Tour
New River Valley, VA – August is a special time for craft beer…
Radford Receives Grant for VCI Site
Radford, VA – The City of Radford was recently awarded a $3.5…
Giles County Awarded Federal Grant for Glen Lyn Plant
Giles County, VA – Cardinal News recently reported that Giles…
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