Nov 29
2023
Radford University and Virginia Tech Among Best Student Cost of Living in VA
New River Valley, VA – Radford University and Virginia Tech are among the top 10 best colleges for student cost of living in Virginia according to SmartAsset.com Radford University is ranked #6 for 2023 and Virginia Tech is ranked #7 for 2023. According to SmartAsset’s methodology, the company “compares schools based on a variety of […] Read moreNov 21
2023
NRV Leaders Listed in 4th Annual Virginia 500 By Virginia Business
New River Valley, VA – Four leaders across the New River Valley were recently listed in the 4th annual “Virginia 500 – The 2023-24 Power List” published by Virginia Business Magazine. With a long tradition of leadership in the Commonwealth, Virginia Business Magazine created the Power List “to be an insightful and helpful resource on […] Read moreNov 20
2023
Pulaski County Focuses on Green Manufacturing
Pulaski County, VA – Cardinal News recently published an article on how Pulaski County is making “an effort to market itself as a green, ‘solar friendly’ locality”. The article said that the county’s comprehensive plan includes a policy that “supports sustainable building practices, energy efficiency, and renewable energy development.” The county’s landfill has a methane […] Read moreNov 15
2023
Pearisburg Featured in Virginia Living Magazine
Giles County, VA – Virginia Living recently featured an article on Pearisburg as a “hiker’s mecca”. The article highlights the fact that over 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT) runs through Giles County, where Pearisburg is located. It’s a place where “thru-hikers” and “section hikers” can find some rest and restock before moving on. […] Read moreNov 14
2023
NRV Manufacturer Partners with Virginia Tech
Montgomery County, VA – Businesses in the New River Valley have a unique opportunity to partner with world – class universities and colleges like Virginia Tech, Radford University and New River Community College. Recently Virginia Tech reported that some of their graduate students in the Pamplin College of Business have been working with NRV manufacturer […] Read moreNov 02
2023
Radford University Launches Free Tuition Program for Virginia Residents
Radford, VA – Radford University recently announced that it is promoting access to affordable higher education through its Radford Tuition Promise. For qualifying incoming undergraduate freshman and transfer students that are Virginia residents, the Radford Tuition Promise will cover the full cost of their tuition at Radford University. The program is funded by federal, state, […] Read moreOct 31
2023
Radford University Partners with City of Radford to Launch The HUB
Radford, VA – The HUB at Radford for Economic Development opened on October 17th following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new partnership between Radford University and the City of Radford will “serve as an economic development support system to help businesses thrive in the City of Radford and across the region. The dynamic facility will transform […] Read moreOct 26
2023
Regional Consortium Awarded Federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant
Regional Consortium Awarded Federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant 10.24.23 / PRESS RELEASES Oct. 23, 2023 – A consortium led by the New River Valley Regional Commission has been selected for a highly competitive $500,000 federal Tech Hubs Strategy Development Grant. “This is exciting news and a testament to our region’s burgeoning prowess in additive […] Read moreOct 25
2023
NRV Vineyards and Wineries Trail
New River Valley, VA – Virgnia has been growing wine since the colonial era and is listed in the Top 10 Wine Regions of the USA by USA Wine Ratings. Fall not only brings about a range of colors in Virginia’s New River Valley but is also a time for harvest as grapes become ready […] Read moreOct 24
2023