Montgomery County EDA Purchases 124 Acres to Expand Falling Branch Corporate Park

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA – Montgomery County’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) will close on the 124 acres of property adjacent to the County’s Falling Branch Corporate Park at a cost of $2.5 million (or roughly $20,161 per acre) today, November 21, 2017. “This is a step forward in diversifying opportunities both for existing businesses within Montgomery […] Read more

Area Development: British-Based D3O Opens North American Hub in Blacksburg, Virginia

D3O, a British-based impact protection company and market leader in protective wear and shock absorbing materials, opened a operating base in Blacksburg, Virginia. Located within the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, a research park for high-technology companies, the new D3O office, part of the company’s expansion in North America, will serve as the regional hub […] Read more

Montgomery County Launches U.S. Flag Etiquette Program, Partners with Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, VA – There are some traditions that are inherent to America: our national anthem, respecting the men and women who dedicate their lives in service to our country, the right to vote, and perhaps most predominant – our American flag. When we pledge allegiance to our American flag, feelings of respect, pride, and […] Read more

The Southwest Times: Pulaski Co. Launches Pride Project

PULASKI COUNTY, VA – Pulaski County recently released a new video as a part of their #PulaskiCountyIs… campaign. Read more about how partners in the county are working to help residents fall in love with Pulaski County all over again via the Southwest Times article by Brooke J. Wood. ### Virginia’s New River Valley: For […] Read more

Pulaski County Unveils New Video for #PulaskiCountyIs… Campaign

PULASKI COUNTY, VA- Pulaski County, in collaboration with the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, unveiled a new video to help launch the “Pulaski County Is…” campaign last night at the Chamber’s 65th Annual Dinner. The dinner was hosted at the Volvo Trucks Customer Experience Center in Dublin, VA and drew a audience of about 240 […] Read more

SWVA’s Newest Mountaintop Event Venue

GILES COUNTY, VA- The proprietors, Britt & Leigh Stoudenmire, proudly announce their newest venture in Giles County, Walker Creek Barn. Opening in June 2018, Walker Creek Barn offers a unique event venue space, lodging, and agritourism opportunities for the community and region. This new development is located in the southeastern portion of Giles, along the […] Read more

NRV Among Top Affordable Metros Attracting YPs

NEW RIVER VALLEY, VA- Virginia’s New River Valley (The Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford MSA) ranks among the top metros that are attracting young professionals while maintaining an affordable cost of living. According to PEW, the NRV is among 10 metros that are growing almost as quickly as other well-known, attractive cities for young people like Silicon Valley or […] Read more

Painted Rock Project in Giles County

GILES COUNTY, VA- The past two weeks in Giles County have been a flurry of fun, creative activity. The Giles Early Education Project (GEEP), Giles County School Board, and faculty and students have engaged in a massive and ambitious public art project. Lynn Hill of GEEP shared in an email that their plans are to […] Read more

Onward NRV Works to Reach Radford Alumni

Onward NRV Executive Director Charlie Jewell, joined by Award-Winning IT Professor Jeff Pittges, took a 2-day trip to Northern Virginia last week to help Radford University alumni reconnect to Virginia’s New River Valley. By partnering with the RU Alumni Association, Jewell was able to deliver a 2-minute pitch in front of guests at the RU […] Read more

Roanoke Times: Virginia Tech Food Sensory Lab Helps Researchers Read Emotions

BLACKSBURG, VA– Virginia Tech has a food sensory lab and technology that allows researchers to see and better understand facial expressions, which provide a unique way to study how foods make people feel and how they might perform in the commercial market. Hear from local leaders like John Provo and Charlie Jewell how the food […] Read more