Four NRV Businesses Named Best Employers in Virginia by Forbes

New River Valley, VA – Forbes recently released their 5th annual list of America’s Best Employers by State. Several New River Valley (NRV) companies made the list for Virginia. Forbes surveyed 70,000 workers in all 50 states in partnership with research firm Statisa. The survey covered questions such as working conditions, company image, potential for […] Read more

Virginia Tech Agribusiness Program Featured in Valley Business FRONT

Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech’s agribusiness program was recently featured in Valley Business FRONT. The article highlighted that Virginia Tech is “among the top ten institutions in America for agricultural degrees.” According to the article, agribusiness is an industry that is continuing to evolve thanks to technology. Virginia Tech is looking to prepare students […] Read more

NRV Organizations Recognized as Top Virginia Employers for Interns

New River Valley, VA – The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) recently recognized 100 organizations as the 2023 Top Virginia Employers for Interns. Multiple organizations throughout Virginia’s New River Valley (NRV) were included on this list. The region continues to be recognized as a top location to live, work, and do business. The award […] Read more

MOVA Technologies Opens R & D Facility in Pulaski

Pulaski County, VA – The Patriot recently reported that MOVA Technologies has opened a Research & Development facility in the Town of Pulaski. According to MOVA’s website, they are a “ClimateTech company specializing in air-capture technology applying sustainable, circular principles to selectively capture and harvest contaminants as valuable byproducts that can be sold and reused.” […] Read more

NRV Wins Multiple Southwest Virginia Tourism Awards

New River Valley, VA – Tourism professionals from across Southwest Virginia recently gathered in Wytheville for the fourth annual Celebrate Tourism Summit. The tourism directors in Virginia’s New River Valley won several awards across a variety of categories. The awards are presented by Friends of Southwest Virginia “to celebrate the outstanding work within the tourism […] Read more

Draper Featured in Southern Living Magazine

Pulaski County, VA – Southern Living magazine recently featured a story on Draper and how this “tiny hamlet” in Pulaski County is worth a visit. Erin Gifford wrote this about Draper: “This former rail town with a population of less than 700 is an unexpected delight that surprises with a formal tearoom, a vista-laden vineyard, […] Read more

MELD Printworks Featured in Valley Business FRONT

Montgomery County, VA – MELD Printworks, a spin off of MELD Manufacturing Corporation, was recently featured in a July 2023 Valley Business FRONT article. MELD Printworks “utilizes the award-winning, patented MELD® process to print 3D components for multiple industries in various alloys, delivering high value parts printed and machined in aluminum, titanium, and copper.” The […] Read more

Virginia Tech Ranks #4 for Best College Campuses in the US

Note: September 12, 2023: This blog post, which was originally published in August of 2023, reflected the 2023 information from Niche.com about the Best College Campuses in the U.S. They have since updated their site to show the 2024 listings. Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech ranks fourth in the 2023 Best College Campuses by […] Read more

NRV School Divisions Receive State Grants to Improve Trades Programs

New River Valley – ABC13 News recently reported that Montgomery County and Pulaski County each received a portion of a $3 million onetime competitive state grant for enhancing their career and technical education skill trades programs. The Virginia General Assembly approved the grant to support programs offering industry recognized credentials and certificates for in-demand skilled […] Read more

FAA Conducts Drone Flight Tests at Virginia Tech

Montgomery County, VA – WSLS News recently reported that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was at Virginia Tech conducting drone flight tests beyond the visual line of sight. The Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech is one of seven different FAA approved designated test sites in the country. The FAA came to Virginia Tech to […] Read more