Sep 11
2019
Rural Floyd Enjoys the Flash of High Speed Internet
Floyd County, VA – Citizens Telephone Cooperative is utilizing $10 million in federal funding through Alternative Connect America Cost Model (ACAM), to bring better internet access to the residents of Floyd County. Citizens Telephone has served Floyd County for over 100 years and has stayed up to date with advances in technology. However, CEO and […] Read moreSep 04
2019
VT Corporate Research Center Plans to Open Co-Working Workspace
BLACKSBURG, VA – The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC) will soon be home to a unique and innovative co-working community, called COgro. COgro is a community of entrepreneurs, professionals, remote workers, early stage and startup companies, trailing spouses, temporary staff, and companies in transition to permanent spaces at the VTCRC to conduct business. “The […] Read moreSep 03
2019
Regional Airport Receives Grant Funding to Enlarge its Aircraft Ramp
Pulaski County, VA – The New River Valley Regional Airport continues to expand. The New River Valley (NRV) Airport in Pulaski County, Virginia has been awarded $743,425.00 in grant funds to strategically expand its aircraft parking ramp. The funding comes in the form of two grants. The first grant issued by the Federal Aviation Administration […] Read moreSep 03
2019
Blacksburg Named Top Ten Safest College Town
Blacksburg, VA – SafeWise names Blacksburg ninth safest college town in America. Each year SafeWise assesses the safety of college towns by analyzing the number of violent crimes and property crimes in each area. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault while property crimes, which were only considered if there was a tie […] Read moreAug 30
2019
Onward NRV Launches IT Industry Hub Initiatives
Virginia’s New River Valley is an emerging hub for information technology. The NRV is home to over 80 companies with more than 1,600 IT-related jobs specializing in blockchain, cybersecurity, software development, IT support services, and digital creative. Over the past five years, the region has experienced an astounding 29% job growth with over 700 jobs […] Read moreAug 28
2019
Torc Robotics Announces New Jobs and Expansion in Blacksburg
Blacksburg, VA – Torc Robotics announces building expansion ground breaking at their Blacksburg headquarters to accommodate their growing team. Torc Robotics, a leader in self-driving vehicle systems, broke ground mid-August on a new headquarters expansion that will almost double the existing space. The 15,800-square-foot addition will serve Torc’s growing team, which is expected to expand […] Read moreAug 14
2019
1901 Group Officially Breaks Ground on Blacksburg Expansion
Blacksburg, VA – 1901 Group, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center (VTCRC), and local leaders all join to celebrate the groundbreaking of 1901 Group’s Enterprise IT Operations Center (EITOC) expansion in Blacksburg, VA. The VTCRC will be building 1901 Group’s 45,000 square foot EITOC to provide a state-of-the-art Operations Center to support 1901 Group’s continued […] Read moreAug 13
2019
Virginia Tech’s Drone Park Celebrates One Year
Montgomery County, VA – The Drone Park at Virginia Tech continues to create new opportunities across campus after being open for over a year. The park opened last Spring as a result of the collaboration between the College of Engineering, the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, and the Institute for Critical Technology […] Read moreAug 05
2019
A Hot Spot for International Manufacturing
New River Valley, VA – “Winding north along I-81 you’ll find Virginia’s New River Valley, home to small-town communities and spectacular outdoor recreation along the mountains and the winding New River. The area’s charm and quality of life are among the attractions for international companies. The New River Valley consists of Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and […] Read moreJul 31
2019