Spectrum Brands Celebrates 30 Years in Blacksburg

Montgomery County, VA – Spectrum Brands of Blacksburg recently announced that they were celebrating 30 years of business in the New River Valley. Spectrum Brands is a consumer products company that is trusted around the globe. Their Blacksburg facility manufactures many of Spectrum Brands companion animals and aquatics products. In the 30 years that Spectrum […] Read more

NRV Companies Announce 2,530 Jobs and $551 Million in Investment Since 2018

New River Valley, VA – Virginia’s New River Valley has seen great economic success in the last 5 years. 24 new or expanding companies announced plans to create 2,530 jobs and invest over $551 million in the NRV region. Onward NRV, the regional economic development organization for Virginia’s New River Valley, reported that the economic […] Read more

Two NRV Companies Graduate from VALET Trade Accelerator Program

Montgomery County, VA – Two companies from Virginia’s New River Valley recently graduated from the Virginia’s Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program held by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). VALET is a two-year international business initiative that was established to help support and provide education to Virginia companies interested in increasing their international exports. […] Read more

Montgomery County Receives GO Virginia Grant for Falling Branch Site

Montgomery County, VA – Falling Branch Corporate Park located in Christiansburg was one of eight projects recently awarded a GO Virginia grant. Falling Branch will receive $324,000 to help continue the development of the site, taking it from a Tier 4 site to a Tier 5 site. A Virginia Economic Department Partnership (VEDP) Tier 5 […] Read more

Christiansburg Brewery Featured in Valley Business FRONT

Montgomery County, VA – The Christiansburg craft brewery Iron Tree Brewing Company was recently feature in the June 2023 issues of Valley Business FRONT magazine. In the article “Craft Beer in Christiansburg” the three co-owners talked about the journey to opening a brewery and their desire to drive business to downtown Christiansburg. Being the only […] Read more

NRV Farmers Market Trail

If local vegetables, handpicked flowers, and fresh baked goods are what define your summer, then it’s time to hit the NRV Farmers Market Trail. Each market brings its own finds and, in some cases, music. Summer is a time for meandering through the local artisan-crafted gifts and food. It’s the taste of freshness and the […] Read more

Efforts to Retain NRV Talent Featured in Virginia Business Magazine

New River Valley, VA – Virginia’s New River Valley was recently featured in a Virginia Business article on talent retention in the area. The article spoke about how both the New River Valley and the Roanoke region are working to retain students and tap into remote workers looking for a better quality of life that […] Read more

VT Led Coalition Receives GO Virginia Grant

Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech recently reported that they received a GO Virginia Grant for the Automated-Connected-Electrified (ACE) coalition. The coalition, which is led by Virginia Tech, was awarded $500,000 in state aid and $251,300 in matching non-state funding. According to the article, the resources will be used “to advance Southwest Virginia’s manufacturing, transportation, […] Read more

Virginia Claims Top Honors in Multiple Categories

New River Valley, VA – Home of more presidents than any other state, Virginia has a long and rich history that attracts quality jobs and world-class education. Virginia has a diverse blend of small towns, city attractions and the ambiance of the country. With such a historical tradition of excellence and beauty, Virginia’s list of […] Read more

Floyd County Receives $1.3 million Broadband Grant

Floyd County, VA– Cardinal News recently reported that Floyd County was awarded $1.3 million of a $59.5 million Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) Grant. The VATI Grant will help fund 14 different projects designed to bring broadband service to underserved areas across the state. VATI’s goal is to help build a telecommunications infrastructure that will create […] Read more