Jun 15
2023
Floyd County Receives $1.3 million Broadband Grant
Floyd County, VA– Cardinal News recently reported that Floyd County was awarded $1.3 million of a $59.5 million Virginia Telecommunications Initiative (VATI) Grant. The VATI Grant will help fund 14 different projects designed to bring broadband service to underserved areas across the state. VATI’s goal is to help build a telecommunications infrastructure that will create […] Read moreJun 13
2023
Grucci to Expand and Create 45 Jobs in Pulaski County
World-Renowned Fireworks Display Company and Manufacturer to invest $5.5 million, create 45 jobs in Pulaski County RICHMOND—Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Fireworks by Grucci and Pyrotechnique by Grucci, the sixth-generation family business and worldwide fireworks design and performance company and manufacturer of fireworks and pyrotechnic devices for the U.S. military, will invest $5.5 million […] Read moreJun 05
2023
NRV Counties Receive Outdoor Recreation Grants
New River Valley, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin recently announced that two counties in Virginia’s New River Valley will each receive up to $20,000 through the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) DRIVE Outdoor grant program. The DRIVE Outdoor grant program targets “outdoor product development and entrepreneurial expansion throughout the Commonweath.” Both Floyd County and Read moreMay 30
2023
TechLab is Scaling up NRV Manufacturing
New River Valley, VA – Valley Business FRONT recently did a cover story on TechLab, who has locations in both the City of Radford and Montgomery County. The story highlighted TechLab’s recent merger with Nordic company SSI Diagnostica. TechLab’s specialty is in rapid single use tests that enable health care providers to identify issues more […] Read moreMay 22
2023
NRV Locations Featured in the 2023 Blue Ridge Outdoors Camping and Cabin Guide
New River Valley, VA– The New River Valley is the perfect place to pitch your tent for the summer while making lasting family memories overlooking the New River and the Blue Ridge Mountains. With camping season in full bloom, Blue Ridge Outdoors recently listed several locations in Pulaski County and Floyd County as some of […] Read moreMay 11
2023
VT Joins Northeast University Semiconductor Network
Montgomery County, VA – Virginia Tech recently reported that they have joined the Northeast University Semiconductor Network formed by Micron Technology Inc. The Northeast University Semiconductor Network was established to focus on developing a pipeline of talent in the semiconductor industry. The Northeast University Semiconductor Network members were selected based on their strong engineering programs […] Read moreMay 09
2023
Radford Moves to Purchase Former Foundry Site
Radford, VA – The City of Radford recently distributed a press release stating that they will move forward with purchasing the former Foundry site, currently owned by Michigan-based Virginia Castings, LLC.. According to the press release, “after undergoing extensive environmental testing and assessment over the past 6 months, the Radford City Council, with the support […] Read moreMay 04
2023
NRV Schools Receive Grants to Upgrade CTE Equipment
New River Valley, VA – Cardinal News recently reported that Giles County Public Schools and Montgomery County Public Schools were each awarded $37,000 of a $600,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grant to purchase new equipment or make improvements to existing technical education facilities. Sixteen school divisions were selected by the Virginia Department of Education […] Read moreMay 02
2023
Pulaski County Announces $55 Million Broadband Expansion
Pulaski County, VA – WSLS News recently reported that Pulaski County is partnering to invest $55 million to connect thousands of homes to high-speed internet. This broadband expansion is part of a larger plan for economic growth that will make the county a more attractive place to live and work. Pulaski County, with aid from […] Read moreApr 26
2023