Visit the NRV Tailgate at VT Homecoming!

Virginia’s New River Valley will have an interactive tailgate this Saturday, October 21 preceding the Virginia Tech Homecoming football game. Join the NRV to cheer on the Hokies and win some prizes for you and your family! The Tailgate will be located on Cassell Drive off Beamer Way — the perfect spot to stop by […] Read more

Onward NRV Visits the Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Onward NRV staff visited the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to present the new brand updates and current status of Virginias New River Valley, joined by representatives from Montgomery and Pulaski Counties, October 2-3 in Richmond. Marketing Manager Abigail Hammack presented to the Communications and Promotions team first thing Tuesday morning. The presentation encompassed in-depth information […] Read more

NRV #10 in High-Tech Employment Concentration

New River Valley, VA – The Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA (commonly known as Virginia’s New River Valley) is the 10th most concentrated metro for number of jobs in high-tech industry, according to an analysis by Select USA. Of jobs in the NRV, 24.5% are in the high-tech industry. According to the analysis, high tech jobs are those that, […] Read more

$1.5 Million Awarded to Begin Phase 2 of Floyd Regional Commerce Center

Floyd, Virginia: The Floyd County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has been awarded $1.5 million in grant funding to begin Phase 2 of the Floyd Regional Commerce Center. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $1,081,958 in Appalachian Regional Commission grant funds to construct a road and sidewalks into a 51-acre tract that is part of […] Read more

Onward NRV Annual Dinner Hits Record Attendance

The Onward NRV Annual Dinner hit record attendance with 150 people at the event last Thursday at the German Club, which included a networking cocktail hour, dinner, a regional and organizational presentation, and a keynote speech and Q&A session from Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Todd Haymore. Onward NRV gives extra thanks to the […] Read more

Onward NRV Launches New Website for Virginia’s New River Valley

  Onward NRV has officially launched the new website (www.NewRiverValleyVA.org) for Virginia’s New River Valley. The new site is designed with the river stone branding and reinforces the culture, lifestyle amenities, and business opportunities of the NRV. The new logo for Virginia’s New River Valley is a stack of river stones that represent the eclectic […] Read more

Landos Biopharma, Inc. Raises $10 Million in Series A Financing

BLACKSBURG, VA, September 21, 2017 – Landos Biopharma, Inc. announced today it has raised $10 million in a Series A financing led by life sciences investment NYC-based management firm Perceptive Advisors, LLC, which will serve as its exclusive investor for the Series A round. Landos is an emerging biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of innovative first-in-class, oral therapeutics for patients with autoimmune diseases. Read more

Governor McAuliffe Announces 40 New Jobs in Pulaski County

Governor McAuliffe’s office released the following press release earlier today: ~Koinonia Ltd. to invest $4.9 million to establish first U.S. manufacturing operation~ PULASKI COUNTY – Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced that Koinonia Ltd., a Brazilian-based manufacturer of foam and tape solutions for the automotive, refrigeration (HVAC), marine, construction, and heavy machinery industries, will invest $4.9 […] Read more

VEDP Visits Virginia’s New River Valley

Sixteen team members from Virginia Economic Development Partnership, hosted by Onward NRV staff, visited Virginia’s New River Valley from August 23-24 to learn more about the region’s communities and targeted industries. With an aggressive schedule, the team was able to make 15 stops on their short tour. For Advanced Manufacturing, visits included a tour of […] Read more

The Port of Virginia Awards Hubbell Lighting, Inc. and Wolverine Advanced Materials $406,500 in Grant Money

Two companies in Montgomery County were awarded a total of $406,500 in grant money by The Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant Program, which is made to facilitate the growth of the port by putting investment into maritime related business. Hubbell Lighting, Christiansburg, was awarded $315,000 and Wolverine Advanced Materials, Blacksburg, $91,500. The […] Read more