Sep 08
2020
NRV Business Continuity Team Available for COVID-19 Response
New River Valley, VA – The New River Valley Regional Commission, working in coordination with the New River Health District and the NRV Public Health Task Force, is pleased to make available the NRV Business Continuity Team (BCT), a new resource for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The BCT is available at no cost to help […] Read moreSep 02
2020
Lesser Known NRV Hiking Trails Featured in The Roanoke Times
New River Valley, VA – Want to escape outdoors for a hike during the COVID-19 pandemic? The Roanoke Times recently featured an article on lesser known hiking trails in Virginia’s New River Valley. More and more people are heading outdoors this summer. The Outdoor Industry Association recently found that in April, May, and June of […] Read moreAug 31
2020
Virginia Tech Ranked 7th Most Loved College by The Princeton Review
Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech was ranked the 7th most loved college by The Princeton Review. The company released their annual rankings lists for 2021 in August 2020. The ranking was titled, “Their Students Love These Colleges,” and was determined by student responses to the question, “I am satisfied with my school.” Learn more […] Read moreAug 26
2020
Torc Robotics to Invest $8.5 Million and Create 350 New Jobs in Blacksburg
~ Self-driving vehicle pioneer to invest $8.5 million to grow software development operations ~ Montgomery County, VA – Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Torc Robotics, a Blacksburg-based leader in self-driving vehicle systems, will invest $8.5 million to expand its software development operations in Montgomery County. The company will establish an additional facility at the Virginia […] Read moreAug 25
2020
FastForward Prepares NRV Workforce for Jobs in Manufacturing
Pulaski County, VA – New River Community College (NRCC)’s FastForward Program was highlighted in an article in the July 2020 issue of Valley Business Front. The program is run by NRCC’s Office of Workforce Development and is designed to help individuals in Virginia’s New River Valley prepare and train for in-demand careers. According to the […] Read moreAug 21
2020
FoxGuard Solutions Graduates from VALET Business Acceleration Program
Montgomery County, VA – Governor Ralph Northam announced last week that FoxGuard Solutions, based in Christiansburg, is among 10 companies across the Commonwealth that recently graduated from Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. Here is more detailed information about the VALET Program from the press release: VALET is a […] Read moreAug 19
2020
NRV Highlighted as Lesser-Known Summer Vacation in VA
New River Valley, VA – During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are searching for vacations that are fun and allow for physical distancing. It is a great time to consider visiting Virginia’s New River Valley. The region was highlighted as one of the “Lesser-Known Summer Vacations in Virginia” by the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Here is what […] Read moreAug 17
2020
NRV Manufacturing Industry Featured in Valley Business FRONT
New River Valley, VA – The August 2020 issue of Valley Business FRONT featured an article titled, “Not Your Father’s Manufacturing Industry”. The article showcased the manufacturing industry in Virginia’s New River Valley. The region is a hub for the manufacturing industry, with, according to the article, “140 manufacturers… located in the New River Valley. […] Read moreAug 14
2020
Virginia Tech Among 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America
Montgomery County, VA – Condé Nast Traveler recently ranked Virginia Tech among the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The article states, “College campuses big and small boast some of the most beautiful architecture and landscaping – not to mention history – in the entire country.” Here’s what the article had to say about […] Read moreAug 11
2020