Wing Featured in Bloomberg as Key Player in Emerging Industry

Montgomery County, VA – Wing, the NRV’s local cutting-edge drone delivery system, has landed a feature in Bloomberg. Wing’s drones travel the skies over Christiansburg, VA to deliver packages. The company’s drone aircraft prefer clear, windless weather and are surprisingly light (~10lbs) even loaded with controllers, lasers, cameras, and battery packs required to achieve their […] Read more

Two NRV Companies Graduate from VEDP’s VALET Program

Montgomery County, VA – Two companies from Virginia’s New River Valley recently graduated from the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program. The VALET program, which is run by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), “assists Virginia exporters that have firmly established domestic operations and are committed to international exporting as a growth strategy.” Governor […] Read more

Radford University Earns 2022-2023 College of Distinction Designation

Radford, VA – Radford University has earned a 2022-2023 College of Distinction designation. This designation from Colleges of Distinction shows that Radford is one of the best colleges across the Commonwealth of Virginia. According to their website, “Colleges of Distinction was created in 2000 to help students and their parents navigate the overwhelming process of […] Read more

FloydFest Featured in 2022 Blue Ridge Festival Guide

Floyd County, VA – FloydFest is considered one of the “best events in the Blue Ridge” this summer according to Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. The festival was featured in the magazine’s 2022 Blue Ridge Festival Guide. The 2022 festival will take place from July 27-31. Here’s what the Blue Ridge Festival Guide had to say […] Read more

VT Explores the Relationship Between Quantum Networks & Cybersecurity

New River Valley, VA – An article published by Virginia Tech explains how researchers at the university, in tandem with the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), are exploring quantum computing and its potential to revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape. Per the article, “Quantum systems have properties that provide inherent security in communications. Unlike “classical” networks, which comprise […] Read more

Giles County Hikes with Views Featured in Go Hike Virginia

Giles County, VA – Sweeping vistas, fresh mountain air, and abundant wildlife are just a few reasons to get out and explore Giles County. Go Hike Virginia recently featured an article detailing a trio of trails that are sure to please those yearning for picture-perfect panoramas. Here’s a list of the Giles County trails featured […] Read more

Virginia Tech Simulates 5G Smart Grid Technology

Montgomery County, VA – The Augusta Free Press recently published an article detailing how researchers are simulating a 5G smart grid for Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus. Here’s what the article had to say about Virginia Tech: “We are modeling Virginia Tech Electric Service as a microgrid with the bandwidth, low latency, and computing power of […] Read more

World’s Largest 3D Printing Project Finds a Home in Pulaski County

Pulaski County, VA – 3D Printing Industry.com recently published a piece designating Pulaski County as home to the “world’s largest 3D printing project”. Project owner, Alquist 3D has dubbed the groundbreaking initiative “Project VA”. The project will be a multi-phase 200-unit housing development that is proposed to be constructed over a three-year period using only […] Read more

Radford University Graduate Programs Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Radford, VA – Radford University recently issued a press release highlighting recognition by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings. This year’s ranked graduate programs include nursing, psychology, social work, and business administration. The press release details the depth of the school’s graduate offerings saying, “Radford University serves approximately 10,000 students with […] Read more

MELD Manufacturing Receives Award at 2022 AMUG Conference

CHRISTIANSBURG, VA – MELD Manufacturing was presented with the Advanced Concepts Award at the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference. The annual conference, held in Chicago, “recognizes individuals and their companies for outstanding work in additive manufacturing technology”. The first-place award was a result of MELD’s involvement with the U.S. Army’s Jointless Hull Program. […] Read more