Mar 26
2024
Wing Partners with DoorDash in Christiansburg
Montgomery County, VA – Wing recently stated that they are expanding their partnership with DoorDash in the United States. Following a trial in Australia, Wing, DoorDash, and Wendy’s are kicking off their United States collaboration in Christiansburg, Virginia. According to the announcement by Wing, Christiansburg has been “an integral part of drone delivery’s progress” ever […] Read moreMar 13
2024
The Towns of Floyd and Pulaski Receive Grants
Virginia’s New River Valley – The Town of Floyd and the Town of Pulaski have both received grants from the Virginia governor’s office. These grants will aid the towns in bolstering growth in their localities. The Town of Floyd was awarded over $200,000 of a Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Assistance Fund (VBAF). According […] Read moreMar 08
2024
Virginia Tech Smart Road Leading Autonomous Vehicle Research
Montgomery County, VA – Cardinal News recently highlighted the significant role played by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s (VTTI) Smart Road in advancing automotive safety over the past two decades. Maintained and constructed by the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Smart Road features various research systems, such as advanced sensors, multiple pavement types, lighting systems, […] Read moreMar 04
2024
Floyd Growth Center Featured as EDA Success Story
Floyd County, VA – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently highlighted Floyd County’s Growth Center as a testament to the effectiveness of EDA funding in preserving jobs and enterprises in Virginia. Positioned as vital infrastructure, this center caters to the needs of local entrepreneurs in Floyd, providing a resilient space capable of withstanding various […] Read moreFeb 22
2024
Remote Workers Love the NRV
New River Valley, VA – Cardinal News recently highlighted a shift in the landscape of remote work in Virginia between 2019 and 2022 citing insights from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. According to the survey, remote work in Virginia’s New River Valley has surged by 101%, reflecting a growing trend of professionals opting […] Read moreFeb 12
2024
Floyd and Giles Locations Win 2024 Best of Blue Ridge Awards
New River Valley, VA – Seven locations around the NRV recently won Best of the Blue Ridge 2024 Awards from the Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine. Another four locations were highlighted as runners up in a variety of categories. The Best of the Blue Ridge Outdoors Awards winners were voted on by readers from around the […] Read moreFeb 08
2024
Oransi Listed in Rolling Stone’s Best Air Purifiers List
Radford, VA – Rolling Stone Magazine recently listed Oransi’s Mod Air Purifier as one of the best HEPA air purifiers. Oransi’s air purifier was ranked number 3 on their list as the most powerful. According to the Rolling Stone article “Oransi says the Mod has been lab tested to remove 99.4% of the tiniest particles” […] Read moreJan 31
2024
Alacran Consulting Graduates from VALET Program
Montgomery County, VA – Alacran Consulting was one of 16 companies to graduate from the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) program in January of 2024. Alacran Consulting joins a growing number of New River Valley companies who have graduated from the 2-year program. VALET was established by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) to […] Read moreJan 24
2024
Pulaski County Focuses on Affordable Housing
Pulaski County, VA – WSLS New Channel 10 recently reported that Pulaski County is working to bring affordable housing to the area by “revitalizing three former schools, Pulaski and Dublin Middle, and Claremont Elementary”. Pulaski Middle School has completed about 75 percent of the abatement process and representatives for community development are in talks with […] Read moreJan 19
2024