The talent in the New River Valley is highly skilled and educated due to the presence of Virginia Tech, Radford University, and New River Community College in the region. Employees in the NRV are also incredibly loyal and dedicated to improving themselves and their products.
The NRV has easy access to I-81 and I-77, which creates convenient travel to distribution centers in the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest markets. Plus, the NRV is less than 4 hours away from Washington, D.C., Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA and 6-8 hours from New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Norfolk, VA, Indianapolis, IN.
The New River Valley has a diverse and innovative business community with a collaborative culture. The region is home to a growing number of foreign-based corporations and technology companies. These companies benefit from a supportive network of individuals from business, government, and higher education.
The New River Valley is an excellent place to open a new business. It is currently a hub for four main industries including Advanced Manufacturing, Food Processing & Agribusiness, Information Technology, and Unmanned Systems. All four are instrumental to economic stimulation and employment in the region and are ripe for continued growth and investment.
The New River Valley fosters entrepreneurial spirit in its citizens by providing ample opportunity to learn and grow. With an abundance of land, resources, and support from both the local government and the local community, this region is a great place to start just about any business but don’t take it from us. Here’s what local business owners are saying:
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Onward NRV2023-04-26 09:45:222023-04-26 09:45:22Patrick Enterprises Corporation Plans Expansion
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Onward NRV2023-04-24 10:27:102023-04-24 10:56:28Inmotion Recognized as One of Top Virginia Employers for Internships
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Onward NRV2023-04-19 13:29:152023-04-25 14:51:49Oransi to Manufacture Air Filters in Radford
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Onward NRV2023-04-17 12:19:532023-04-18 12:06:05VT Brings Cybersecurity to Dairy Farms
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Onward NRV2023-04-12 15:57:142023-04-14 10:07:03Harmonia Founder Wins Virginia Business Women in Leadership Award
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Onward NRV2023-04-03 12:59:232023-04-14 09:38:22NRV Company Selected for Johnson and Johnson Innovation Virtual Residency
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Onward NRV2023-03-30 16:06:002023-03-30 16:06:00Homegrown NRV Companies Highlighted in Virginia Economic Review
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Onward NRV2023-02-22 16:42:152023-02-22 16:42:15Giles County Awarded Nearly $400,000 for Site Development
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Onward NRV2023-02-21 16:00:562023-02-22 15:59:28Moog Expands International Sales with VALET Graduation
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Onward NRV2023-01-05 10:18:522023-01-11 16:27:21FedEx Ground to Open Distribution Center in Montgomery County
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Onward NRV2023-01-03 13:02:212023-01-03 13:18:56Hollingsworth & Vose to Expand and Create 25 Jobs in Floyd County
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Onward NRV2023-01-02 14:00:592023-01-11 16:15:45Celebrate the NRV with 2022 Awards and Accolades
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