
Contact Virginia’s New River Valley
This website is managed by Onward New River Valley, a regional economic development organization for the NRV whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in our region. It’s a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of Virginia’s New River Valley.
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Onward NRV Staff:
Charlie Jewell, Executive Director
Charlie@OnwardNRV.org
James Cabler, Director of Business Engagement
James@OnwardNRV.org
Katie Boswell, Marketing Manager
Katie@OnwardNRV.org
Christy Sobczak, Office Manager
Christy@OnwardNRV.org
Recent News:


Moog Inc. to Expand and Create 75 New Jobs in Christiansburg
~ Company to invest $10.7 million to relocate operations to larger…

Mountain Lake Lodge Wins The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2021 Award
Giles County, Virginia – Mountain Lake Lodge is one of the…

Qualtrax One of Best Places to Work in VA
Montgomery County, VA – According to Virginia Business magazine,…

FloydFest Wins Best of the Blue Ridge 2021 Awards
Floyd County, VA – FloydFest won two Best of the Blue Ridge…

NRV Communities Among Top 20 Safest Cities in VA
New River Valley, VA – Three communities in the NRV are among…

Long Way Brewing Opens in Radford
Radford, VA – Long Way Brewing, the first brewery located within…

New River Among Favorite Rivers in the Blue Ridge Mountains
New River Valley, VA – The New River was listed among 13 favorite…

NRV Autonomous Vehicle Industry Featured in Virginia Economic Review
Montgomery County, VA – The Virginia Economic Review recently…

VT Food Science & Technology Ranked #9 Bachelor’s Program in US
Montgomery County, VA – Successful Student ranked Virginia…

NRV Accolades and Awards in 2020
New River Valley, VA – Throughout 2020, the New River Valley…


VTTI Expands Virginia Smart Roads with Rural Test Track
Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech Transportation Institute…

Red Rooster Coffee Blends Ranked in Top 30 Coffees of 2020
Floyd County, VA – Two of Red Rooster Coffee Roaster’s coffee…

NRV Manufacturers Persevere Through Pandemic, Sector Outlook Positive
New River Valley, VA - In September 2020, Onward New River Valley…

NRV Tech Companies Shift to Remote Work During Pandemic, Sector Outlook Strong
New River Valley, VA - In September 2020, Onward New River Valley…
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