Onward New River Valley hosted their Fall 2020 Investor Event on Thursday, September 17, 2020. This event was the first that Onward NRV hosted in an exclusively virtual format, which allowed investors the opportunity to watch via live stream on YouTube. The event was filmed at COgro, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center’s co-working space. […]
Onward New River Valley presented the 2020 Regional Impact Awards at the organization’s Fall 2020 Quarterly Investor Live Stream Event. The Regional Impact Awards recognize and celebrate companies that are investing and creating jobs in Virginia’s New River Valley. Four companies received a 2020 Regional Impact Award from Onward NRV. Over the past year, these […]
Onward New River Valley has officially released its FY2019-20 Annual Report. The annual report highlights accomplishments over the past year. It also provides an update on the progress made toward achieving goals outlined in the organization’s five-year economic development strategy for the region, called Onward 2023. The FY2019-20 Annual Report is broken down into four […]
Onward New River Valley finished the NRV Experience with a Wrap-Up Event on August 7, 2020. The event was held at Eastern Divide Brewing Company in Blacksburg. Interns participated in a graduation ceremony and celebrated with representatives from their employers. They also had a chance to network with members of the Pulaski Young Professionals, and […]
The August 2020 issue of Valley Business Front featured an article titled, “Not Your Father’s Manufacturing Industry”. The article showcases the manufacturing industry in Virginia’s New River Valley. Onward NRV’s executive director, Charlie Jewell, was quoted extensively in the article and was featured on the cover of the magazine. In the article, Jewell states that […]
NRV Experience interns explored Virginia’s New River Valley this summer by participating in five excursions during June and July. Each excursion was designed to highlight one of the five unique communities in the NRV. Onward NRV collaborated with local tourism directors from each of the communities to show the interns the region’s outdoor amenities. Prior […]
Onward New River Valley hosted their Summer Investor Social at Sinkland Farms on Thursday, July 16, 2020. This event was the first that Onward NRV hosted in a hybrid format, which allowed investors the opportunity to attend the event either in person or via live stream on YouTube. Charlie Jewell, Executive Director of Onward NRV, […]
Onward NRV launched the NRV Experience with a Kick-Off Event on June 19, 2020. The event was held at Sinkland Farms in Riner. Interns were given an overview of the program and had a professional development training session with Amy Baldwin and Matt McHugh of Exelaration. The NRV Experience, an initiative through Onward NRV’s five-year […]
Onward NRV has some new members joining its Board of Directors. The board is made up of thought-leaders and community stakeholders that are passionate about Virginia’s New River Valley and the mission of Onward NRV. They are committed to improving the economic vitality of the region and work hard to bring industry expertise to the […]
Onward NRV launches a regional job board as part of our five-year strategic plan, Onward 2023. As part of Goal Two, attract and retain talent, Onward NRV created a job board to showcase the variety of job opportunities and career pathways throughout the region. The job board, which can be found on the Virginia’s New […]
