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Virginia’s New River Valley comprises four counties (Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Pulaski), one city (Radford), and ten towns (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Dublin, Floyd, Glen Lyn, Narrows, Pearisburg, Pembroke, Pulaski, and Rich Creek). The region boasts two state universities (Virginia Tech and Radford University) and an exceptional community college (New River Community College). The 1,458-square-mile region has a high degree of economic and social integration and a total population of over 180,000 people. The surrounding areas provide an extended population of close to 600,000 people within a one hour commute. Review the following data below to learn more about the region.

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Recent Business Announcements:

Phoenix Hardwoods to Expand and Create 8 Jobs in Floyd County

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January 11, 2022

~Artisan furniture manufacturer expands production, opens storefront…

VTCRC Announces New Lab Space and Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson

VTCRC Announces New Lab Space and Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson

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December 15, 2021

Montgomery County, VA – The Virginia Tech Corporate Research…

Patton Logistics Group to Expand and Create 63 New Jobs in Pulaski County

Patton Logistics Group to Expand and Create 63 New Jobs in Pulaski County

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August 12, 2021

~ The Patton Logistics Group to invest $11 million to expand…

Xaloy Reopens Pulaski Manufacturing Facility and Creates 35 Jobs

Xaloy to Reopen Pulaski Manufacturing Facility and Create 35 Jobs

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July 15, 2021

~ Manufacturer to move bimetallic barrel manufacturing operation…

Oransi to Establish First Manufacturing Facility and Create 101 New Jobs in Radford

Oransi to Establish First Manufacturing Facility and Create 101 New Jobs in Radford

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April 7, 2021

~ Oransi will invest $5.6 million to develop and manufacture…

Moog Inc. to Expand and Create 75 New Jobs in Christiansburg

Moog Inc. to Expand and Create 75 New Jobs in Christiansburg

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February 16, 2021

~ Company to invest $10.7 million to relocate operations to larger…

Torc Robotics to Invest $8.5 Million and Create 350 New Jobs in Blacksburg

Torc Robotics to Invest $8.5 Million and Create 350 New Jobs in Blacksburg

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August 26, 2020

~ Self-driving vehicle pioneer to invest $8.5 million to grow…

New Modea Headquarters in Blacksburg, VA

Modea to Invest $100,000 and Create 20 New Jobs in Blacksburg

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July 27, 2020

Montgomery County, VA — Governor Ralph Northam today announced…

Torc Robotics Headquarters

Torc Robotics Plans to Grow Company 50% by End of 2020

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June 9, 2020

Press Release from Torc Robotics Blacksburg, VA- Torc Robotics,…

Obis One LLC Announces Ninety Percent Expansion in VT CRC

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March 16, 2020

Blacksburg, VA - Obis One LLC, North America’s largest and…

NRV Commerce Park Welcomes Patton Logistics Group

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January 21, 2020

Dublin, VA - Governor Ralph Northam today announced that The…

Excella Extension Center Plans Expansion

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November 6, 2019

Blacksburg, VA - The old 'Catch 22' - you can't get a job without…