Skyphos Ranked as Top 5 Lab-On-A-Chip Startup

Montgomery County, VA – StartUs Insights recently named Skyphos, based in Montgomery County, as one of the “Top 5 Lab-On-A-Chip startups impacting engineering.” StartUs Insights uses AI to find and analyze promising startups, technologies, and trends. They evaluated 90 Lab-on-a-Chip startups to identify the top solutions worldwide. Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology condenses multiple laboratory functions into […] Read more

Workforce Development Consortium Receives Grant

Radford, VA – The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium recently received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. This grant is part of a $98 million initiative to enhance training and employment services for young people and expand apprenticeships in high-demand careers. The consortium is one of 72 organizations across […] Read more

NRV Destinations and Businesses Win Best of Virginia 2024 Awards

New River Valley, VA – Virginia Living magazine recently recognized sixty-nine destinations and businesses in the New River Valley with Best of Virginia 2024 awards for Southwest Virginia. This annual contest invites the magazine’s readers to vote for the top destinations and businesses across the five regions of Virginia. The impressive number of winners from […] Read more

Trail Center Opens to Visitors in Giles County

Giles County, VA – The ribbon cutting for the Giles County Trail Center at Mountain Lake Lodge was celebrated on May 10, 2024. According to a press release from Mountain Lake Lodge, the Trail Center has been created to help visitors discover the many attractions and trails of Giles County. The 3,000 square foot center […] Read more

Virginia Tech Receives Grant for Additive Manufacturing Project

Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech recently reported that researchers at the Virginia Tech College of Engineering were awarded $2 million of a $72 million Department of Energy grant to innovate manufacturing and accelerate the deployment of wind and water energy technologies. The project will focus on additive manufacturing techniques and applied materials that will […] Read more

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

ESS Technologies, Inc. to invest $1.6 million to increase capacity in Montgomery County, creating 27 new jobs RICHMOND,VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that ESS Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of the Pacteon Group that specializes in complete packaging line design and equipment manufacturing, will invest $1.6 million to increase capacity and expand in Montgomery […] Read more

Pulaski County’s International Companies Featured in Virginia Economic Review

Pulaski County, VA– The Virginia Economic Review recently highlighted Pulaski County’s diverse group of international companies in their latest issue “First Class in International Business”. An article titled “A Center of International Business in the New River Valley” touted Pulaski County’s strong business ecosystem, welcoming community, and recreation-rich environment. Their strategic location and port of […] Read more

Vegg, Inc. Celebrates First Produce Harvest

Pulaski County, VA – Radio IQ | WVTF radio recently reported that Vegg, Inc. celebrated the harvesting of their first lettuce grown with state-of-the-art carbon cycling technology. They also grew the produce in the repurposed Jefferson School building in downtown Pulaski. According to their website, Vegg, Inc. is an innovative start-up “AgTech company located in […] Read more

All Inclusive Playground Open in Christiansburg

Montgomery County, VA – As things begin to warm up towards summer in the New River Valley, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the Town of Christiansburg’s newest park, Huckleberry Park. Recently WSLS reported that the 21-million-dollar Huckelberry Park was open for public use. The land for this state-of-the-art park was purchased by the Town […] Read more

Floyd County Receives $2.7 Million for Economic Development

Floyd County, VA – Cardinal News recently reported that Floyd County was awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop infrastructure to support the growth of their Floyd Regional Commerce Center. According to the EDA press release, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said that the grant “will help ensure […] Read more