Torc Robotics to Invest $8.5 Million and Create 350 New Jobs in Blacksburg

~ Self-driving vehicle pioneer to invest $8.5 million to grow software development operations ~ Montgomery County, VA – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Torc Robotics, a Blacksburg-based leader in self-driving vehicle systems, will invest $8.5 million to expand its software development operations in Montgomery County. The company will establish an additional facility at the Virginia […] Read more

FastForward Prepares NRV Workforce for Jobs in Manufacturing

Pulaski County, VA – New River Community College (NRCC)’s FastForward Program was highlighted in an article in the July 2020 issue of Valley Business Front. The program is run by NRCC’s Office of Workforce Development and is designed to help individuals in Virginia’s New River Valley prepare and train for in-demand careers. According to the […] Read more

FoxGuard Solutions Graduates from VALET Business Acceleration Program

Montgomery County, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced last week that FoxGuard Solutions, based in Christiansburg, is among 10 companies across the Commonwealth that recently graduated from Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. Here is more detailed information about the VALET Program from the press release: VALET is a […] Read more

NRV Highlighted as Lesser-Known Summer Vacation in VA

New River Valley, VA – During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are searching for vacations that are fun and allow for physical distancing. It is a great time to consider visiting Virginia’s New River Valley. The region was highlighted as one of the “Lesser-Known Summer Vacations in Virginia” by the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Here is what […] Read more

NRV Manufacturing Industry Featured in Valley Business FRONT

New River Valley, VA – The August 2020 issue of Valley Business FRONT featured an article titled, “Not Your Father’s Manufacturing Industry”. The article showcased the manufacturing industry in Virginia’s New River Valley. The region is a hub for the manufacturing industry, with, according to the article, “140 manufacturers… located in the New River Valley. […] Read more

Virginia Tech Among 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America

Montgomery County, VA – Condé Nast Traveler recently ranked Virginia Tech among the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The article states, “College campuses big and small boast some of the most beautiful architecture and landscaping – not to mention history – in the entire country.” Here’s what the article had to say about […] Read more

Wing Drone Flown in Christiansburg Added to Smithsonian’s Collection

Montgomery County, VA – The drone used by Wing to complete the first commercial drone delivery in the United States is now part of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s collection. The drone made its first delivery in Christiansburg, VA on October 18, 2019. The Smithsonian’s article “Delivery by Drone with Wing” states, “As […] Read more

Kollmorgen Increases Production During COVID-19 Pandemic

Radford, VA – Kollmorgen’s commitment to serving customers during the COVID-19 pandemic was recently highlighted the article, “On the Front Lines” in Virginia Economic Review’s Q2 2020 issue. Kollmorgen’s Radford facilities have ramped up production to meet the increased demand for the company’s motion control products and systems, which are “used to manufacture everything from […] Read more

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Received Record-Setting $50 Million in External Awards

Montgomery County, VA – A recent article from Virginia Tech Daily highlighted Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s major research advancements for fiscal year 2020. VTTI received a record-setting $50 million in external awards for the year. This funding allowed for the following major research programs and projects to be pursued: U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Automated […] Read more

Popular NRV Water Spots Win Awards from Blue Ridge Country Magazine

New River Valley, VA – Popular water spots across Virginia’s New River Valley won awards in the 2020 Mountain Blue reader poll from Blue Ridge Country magazine. The poll asked magazine readers to vote on the best water-related locations and businesses for each state in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Five locations and businesses in the […] Read more