Oct 02
2018
Virginia’s New River Valley Video Receives Incredible Organic Response
VIRGINIA’S NEW RIVER VALLEY – Onward New River Valley released a video to aid in the cultivation of the regional brand at the organization’s annual dinner Thursday, Sept. 20. The video organically hit 1,000 shares and over 56,000 views in about one week on Facebook alone. It also reached over 128,000 people. The social response […] Read moreOct 02
2018
Prime Time on the Blue Ridge – Southern Living
If you haven’t taken a little road trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway, now is certainly the time. As the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, the beautiful, winding drive is sure to please. It truly is “Prime Time on the Blue Ridge.” Be sure to stop by the Floyd Country Store […] Read moreSep 26
2018
Roanoke Times: Onward NRV Looks to Reinvent Itself As Economy Booms
FROM ROANOKE TIMES – Unemployment rates are the lowest they’ve been in years, facility occupancy rates are high and the New River Valley economy seems to be humming along. But regional economic development group Onward NRV says that’s no time to sit back and coast. Instead, the group is preparing to reinvent itself. Onward Executive […] Read moreSep 21
2018
Onward NRV Releases New Regional Video
NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – Onward New River Valley is proud to release a brand new video showcasing the unique culture and assets of Virginia’s New River Valley. The New River Valley video, which was created with Nightfire Productions, is a culmination of input from people and companies all over the NRV. It encompasses the […] Read moreSep 17
2018
The New River 500 Event Returns at Kairos in Giles County, Virginia
FROM GILES COUNTY, VA– The New River 500 will be held October 19-21 at Kairos Resort in Giles County, Virginia and encompass over 500 kilometers of riding. This event is an all-inclusive dual sport adventurer’s dream. A multiple day opportunity to ride, socialize, and participate in on and off-road courses- you will want to mark […] Read moreSep 06
2018
Virginia Tech Ranked the #1 Most Electric Entrance in College Football
VIRGINIA’S NEW RIVER VALLEY – Locals know how rowdy Lane Stadium gets, but the news has gotten out. The Virginia Tech Hokies stadium entrance to Metallica’s Enter Sandman was ranked the #1 Most Electric Entrance in College Football by Fanbuzz. The entire stadium, from the band, to the student section, to people who are probably […] Read moreSep 06
2018
National Unmanned Systems Symposium to Take Place in NRV
BLACKSBURG, VA – The Ridge & Valley chapter of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) will host their second annual conference on October 9-10 in Blacksburg, VA to explore the state of unmanned systems technology, education, and research. Peter Kunz, Ph.D., the Chief Technologist at Boeing HorizonX, will be the keynote speaker at […] Read moreAug 30
2018
Onward NRV Receives 3 Awards for Regional Marketing
VIRGINIA’S NEW RIVER VALLEY – Onward New River Valley is proud to have received three awards from the Southern Economic Development Council through their 2018 Communication Awards Competition. All submissions featured the river stone branding for Virginia’s New River Valley created with Eddy Alexander. “We are so thankful to receive three SEDC awards this year,” […] Read moreAug 24
2018
Town of Narrows Receives VA Main Street Grant
FROM GILES COUNTY, VA– The Town of Narrows has been awarded a 2019 Virginia Main Street Commercial District Affiliate grant in the amount of $7,000. These funds will be used to develop a collaborative approach to implement commercial district development among the five towns in Giles County, and increase the ability of each town to […] Read moreAug 23
2018