Virginia’s New River Valley is an excellent place to open or expand a business. It is currently a hub for four main industries that are instrumental to the region’s economic stimulation and employment. All four are ripe for continued growth and investment.
The talented and loyal workforce of Virginia’s New River Valley is proud to manufacture using the highest levels of technology and robotics. From Volvo Trucks North America to GALA North America Inc., manufacturing has many faces in the NRV. Advanced Manufacturing currently provides nearly 12,000 jobs in the region, which is comparatively low cost and home to a dedicated pool of talented employees. With over 45 suitable sites available, the NRV is ready and willing to welcome new manufacturers to lay down roots. READ MORE
The greatest asset for Food Processing and Agribusiness in the New River Valley is right there in our name: The New River. With over a billion gallons moving through the NRV daily, the second oldest water system in the world is plentiful and reliable. Plus, with the amount of Food Processing and Agribusiness jobs at 18% above the national average, our workforce is skilled and abundant. Our bounty of workforce, water, affordable land, and history of agriculture, makes the NRV a good fit for companies like breweries, farms, and processing plants alike. READ MORE
Virginia’s New River Valley is well-fit for companies in software development, cybersecurity, IT support, digital creative firms, and other sectors in the Information Technology industry. With exceptional education programs out of Virginia Tech and Radford University, the NRV is producing some of the best IT workforce in the country who can flourish here, in a region with such exceptional quality of life standards and a low cost of living. READ MORE
The New River Valley is an ideal location for companies in the Unmanned Systems industry. Not only do UAS sectors overlap with our other highly visible industries, but there are also active growth efforts present here. Virginia Tech’s expanded focus on UAS provides a culture of innovation surrounding the industry and creates unprecedented research opportunities for universities, students, and private companies. READ MORE
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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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Onward NRV2023-01-02 09:00:002023-01-04 10:53:0910 Most Popular NRV Blog Posts of 2022
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Onward NRV2022-12-14 17:00:222023-01-11 16:18:55Cardinal News Highlights Unique NRV Electric Truck Partnership
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Onward NRV2022-12-14 15:19:172022-12-14 15:19:17SWVA Biochar to Expand and Create 15 Jobs in Floyd County
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Onward NRV2022-12-06 04:40:372022-12-06 04:34:44VT Successfully Passes FAA Metrics for Safe Drone Flights Over People
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Onward NRV2022-11-29 09:30:232022-11-18 15:12:05Red Sun Farms Featured on “Where The Food Comes From”
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Onward NRV2022-11-22 11:00:402022-11-18 14:42:55Virginia Earns #1 Business Climate Spot From Site Selection Magazine
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Onward NRV2022-10-27 14:12:032022-10-27 14:38:51Amenities and Recreation Pave the Way For a Renaissance in Pulaski
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Onward NRV2022-10-21 13:20:172022-11-08 10:46:27BAE Systems Extends Contract for Radford Army Ammunition Plant Through 2026
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Onward NRV2022-10-12 14:01:192022-10-12 14:03:06The Future of Trucking Arrives in Pulaski
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Onward NRV2022-10-07 10:09:022022-10-07 10:09:02CNET.com Features Torc Robotics Leading the Autonomous Trucking Wave of the Future
