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 NRV2025-03-19 15:10:462025-03-19 15:10:46Fermata Energy Recognized for Sustainability Innovation
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Onward NRV2025-01-17 16:36:242025-01-17 16:44:19NRV Second Fastest Growing Economy in Virginia
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Onward NRV2024-12-11 14:36:592024-12-11 14:36:59Montgomery County Awarded Grant for Cleanroom
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Onward NRV2024-11-08 12:17:512024-11-08 12:17:51Pembroke’s NanoSonic Awarded DOE Grant
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Onward NRV2024-09-28 11:52:052024-10-01 11:54:31NRV Companies Selected for RAMP 2024 Fall Cohort
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Onward NRV2024-09-25 15:07:182024-09-25 15:07:18MELD Awarded $975 Million Air Force Contract
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