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NRV REGIONAL DATA

Virginia’s New River Valley comprises four counties (Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski), one city (Radford), and ten towns (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Dublin, Floyd, Glen Lyn, Narrows, Pearisburg, Pembroke, Pulaski, and Rich Creek). The region boasts two state universities (Virginia Tech and Radford University) and an exceptional community college (New River Community College). The 1,458-square-mile region has a high degree of economic and social integration and a total population of over 180,000 people. The surrounding areas provide an extended population of close to 600,000 people within a one hour commute. Review the following data below to learn more about the region.

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VIRGINIA DATA CENTER

(Courtesy of the Virginia Office of Education Economics)

10 LARGEST EMPLOYERS IN THE NRV

Recent Business Announcements:

ESS Technologies to Increase Capacity and Create 27 New Jobs in Montgomery County

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May 1, 2024

ESS Technologies, Inc. to invest $1.6 million to increase capacity…

Regional Consortium Awarded Federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant

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October 26, 2023

Regional Consortium Awarded Federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development…

Camrett Logistics to Expand and Create 58 New Jobs In Pulaski County

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October 24, 2023

Third-Party Logistics Services Provider to Expand in Virginia Camrett…

Grucci to Expand and Create 45 Jobs in Pulaski County

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June 13, 2023

World-Renowned Fireworks Display Company and Manufacturer to…

FedEx Ground Montgomery County

FedEx Ground to Open Distribution Center in Montgomery County

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January 5, 2023

Featured image courtesy of Montgomery County Economic Development. Montgomery…

H&V to Create 25 Jobs in Floyd County

Hollingsworth & Vose to Expand and Create 25 Jobs in Floyd County

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January 3, 2023

Global Advanced Materials Manufacturer to invest $40.2 million,…

SWVA BioChar to Expand and Create 15 New Jobs in Floyd County

SWVA Biochar to Expand and Create 15 Jobs in Floyd County

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December 14, 2022

SWVA Biochar to invest $2.6 million, create 15 jobs in Floyd…

Phoenix Hardwoods to Expand and Create 8 Jobs in Floyd County

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January 11, 2022

~Artisan furniture manufacturer expands production, opens storefront…

VTCRC Announces New Lab Space and Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson

VTCRC Announces New Lab Space and Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson

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December 15, 2021

Montgomery County, VA – The Virginia Tech Corporate Research…

Patton Logistics Group to Expand and Create 63 New Jobs in Pulaski County

Patton Logistics Group to Expand and Create 63 New Jobs in Pulaski County

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August 12, 2021

~ The Patton Logistics Group to invest $11 million to expand…

Xaloy Reopens Pulaski Manufacturing Facility and Creates 35 Jobs

Xaloy to Reopen Pulaski Manufacturing Facility and Create 35 Jobs

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July 15, 2021

~ Manufacturer to move bimetallic barrel manufacturing operation…

Oransi to Establish First Manufacturing Facility and Create 101 New Jobs in Radford

Oransi to Establish First Manufacturing Facility and Create 101 New Jobs in Radford

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April 7, 2021

~ Oransi will invest $5.6 million to develop and manufacture…