May 30
2018
JBR Vineyards & Winery Opens New Tasting Room
~ JBR Tasting Room Now Open! ~ FROM GILES COUNTY, VA – Tucked in the mountains of Giles County, JBR Vineyards & Winery has been developing their grape vines since 2006. The first bottle of Giles County wine was sold on May 28, 2015. Two varieties of classic wine grapes (vitis vinifera) are exclusively grown: […] Read moreMay 14
2018
10 Things to Do in the NRV This Summer
Note: July 8, 2021: This blog post, which was originally published in May 2018, was updated to reflect current information about the summer activities on this list. New River Valley, VA – Whether you’re a student, a long-term resident, or anything in between, Virginia’s New River Valley has no shortage of summer activities. Explore every […] Read moreMay 02
2018
Mahindra Group Expands to the NRV in the VT Corporate Research Center
BLACKSBURG, VA – Mahindra Group, one of the world’s largest farm equipment production companies is expanding to Virginia’s New River Valley with an office at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. The expansion was announced yesterday on-site at the VTCRC. It is now the largest internationally headquartered tenant in the park. “Mahindra Group strives to […] Read moreMay 02
2018
MELD Manufacturing Corporation Awarded RAPID + TCT Innovation Award for Patented MELD Technology
The accolade recognizes technological advancement in the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industries FROM MELD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA – On Thursday, April 26, 2018, MELD Manufacturing Corporation was selected from the more than 300 exhibitors at RAPID + TCT 2018 as the recipient of the Innovation Award. RAPID + TCT, a 3D printing and additive […] Read moreApr 24
2018
New NRV Community Pages Now Live
NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – Onward NRV has officially published new NRV community pages that showcase each county and city in the region. Each page can be accessed by hovering over the “Our Region” tab or visiting the “Our Region” page. “The new and improved community pages on our regional website do a great job […] Read moreApr 24
2018
NRV Company TORC Is Disrupting the Auto Industry
If you haven’t heard, automated and driverless technology is thriving in Virginia’s New River Valley. That’s right, NRV Company TORC and their revolutionary technology are disrupting the auto industry. Founded in 2005, TORC continues to create and refine self-driving technology for varying environments, from city street bustle to off-road adventure. TORC actively works with mining […] Read moreApr 20
2018
Governor Northam Nominates Opportunity Zones, Six Located in NRV
NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA – Governor Northam announced the nomination of Virginia Opportunity Zones yesterday to the U.S. Department of Treasury. The Governor nominated a total of 212 sites (the maximum number allowed). There are 6 nominated Opportunity Zones in the NRV. Click for full, interactive map. (via esri) “Opportunity zones are an important federal […] Read moreApr 17
2018
Crenshaw Lighting Expanding in Floyd County
FROM FLOYD COUNTY, VA – Floyd County today announced that Crenshaw Lighting is expanding in Floyd, Virginia. The project will create 56 jobs, for a total of 120 jobs. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission approved a $100,000 Tobacco Regional Opportunity Fund grant and $50,000 loan for this project. Tobacco Commission Executive Director, Evan Feinman said, […] Read moreApr 16
2018
Aeroprobe Corporation Commercializes MELD Technology
~Machine sales and manufacturing services will be managed by newly-announced subsidiary, MELD Manufacturing Corporation~ FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA – On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Aeroprobe Corporation announced MELD, its proprietary manufacturing technology, is moving into a new phase of commercialization that includes the spinout of MELD Manufacturing Corporation. These announcements come after more than a […] Read moreApr 09
2018