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 NRV2022-05-16 13:52:492022-05-16 13:52:49Virginia Tech Simulates 5G Smart Grid Technology
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Onward NRV2022-05-05 15:00:372022-05-05 15:17:58World's Largest 3D Printing Project Finds a Home in Pulaski County
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Onward NRV2022-04-21 16:24:392022-04-21 16:58:51MELD Manufacturing Receives Award at 2022 AMUG Conference
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Onward NRV2022-04-21 16:00:392022-04-21 16:59:32Volvo VNR Wins 2022 Green Truck of the Year Award
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Onward NRV2022-03-30 11:23:192022-03-30 11:23:19Volvo Lands Largest VNR Truck Order to Date
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Onward NRV2022-03-28 14:56:532022-03-29 10:01:45MELD Leads the Way in 3D Printing
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Onward NRV2022-03-28 14:38:312022-03-28 14:38:31NRCC Awarded Top Cybersecurity Designation
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Onward NRV2022-03-25 11:14:352022-03-28 13:19:21Blacksburg-Based Card Isle Forms New Partnership
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Onward NRV2022-03-21 13:53:272022-03-22 12:48:24Pulaski County High School CTE Welding Program Shines Bright
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Onward NRV2022-03-16 16:43:322022-03-16 16:48:00VT and Amazon Partner on Machine Learning Initiative
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Onward NRV2022-03-13 15:21:552022-03-16 13:08:59New River Valley Ranks #3 for Tech Jobs Growth in the U.S.
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Onward NRV2022-03-10 10:00:562022-03-16 13:14:22VT ranked #3 for I.T. per U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs
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Onward NRV2022-03-03 17:33:042022-03-16 13:09:28Virginia Tech Wins 2022 National Award For Entrepreneurship Program
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Onward NRV2022-03-02 15:27:252022-03-16 13:13:47Industry and Jobs Flowing into the New River Valley
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Onward NRV2022-02-25 12:00:432022-03-14 11:15:18NRV Based Manufacturers Spark Buzz Announcing Advancements to Electric Truck Technology
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Onward NRV2022-02-24 12:00:332022-02-25 10:45:36Three NRV Businesses Named Best Places to Work in VA
