Onward New River Valley presented the 2023 Regional Impact Awards to three companies at the organization’s Annual Dinner on September 14, 2023. The Regional Impact Awards are presented annually and celebrate companies who are making an impact in Virginia’s New River Valley by bringing new jobs and investment to the region. The award recipients were […]
Onward New River Valley released their FY 2022-23 Annual Report at the 2023 Annual Investor Dinner on September 16th. The Annual Report updates Onward NRV’s investors on the organization’s initiatives and highlights regional successes for Virginia’s New River Valley over the past year. This year’s annual report also features the accomplishments of Onward NRV’s previous […]
Onward NRV hosted their 2023 Annual Investor Appreciation and Awards Dinner at the Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on September 14, 2023. The annual event was attended by 163 thought leaders from across the region and featured a networking reception, a buffet dinner, an awards ceremony, and a keynote address from Virginia Economic Development […]
Onward NRV’s mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. With committed leadership, steadfast investors, and a passionate staff, Onward NRV’s new 5-year strategic plan will boost talent attraction marketing, increase business attraction outreach, support local site development, and foster regional collaboration. The Onward 2028 strategic […]
Onward NRV is excited to fill a newly created position that will focus on coordinating efforts around talent attraction and retention to support regional growth in Virginia’s New River Valley. Read more about the position here or click on the job posting below. How to Apply Submit a cover letter with resume, including salary requirements […]
Onward NRV takes a comprehensive approach to regional economic development and is dedicated to promoting Virginia’s New River Valley (NRV) as a great place to live, work, and do business. Through their Onward 2028 five-year strategic plan, Onward is implementing initiatives to ensure that the NRV remains a competitive destination for business and people. The […]
Onward NRV shared their Onward 2028 strategic goal of talent attraction and retention with regional businesses at the Virginia Tech Local Employer Munch and Learn on August 2, 2023. The Virginia Tech event series, sponsored by the Career and Professional Development department, allows for local thought leaders to gain insight and knowledge about a variety […]
Onward NRV was recently featured in an article from The Roanoke Times for their fundraising initiative, Onward 2028: Join the Movement. The fundraising campaign was led by CEO Bill Flattery of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and President Pat Huber of New River Community College and guided Onward NRV to reaching 76% of their […]
Onward NRV is committed to creating strategic economic growth in Virginia’s New River Valley. With the collaboration of local economic development organizations, regional stakeholders, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP), Onward NRV’s goal is to make serious impact with their new Onward 2028 five-year strategic plan. Onward 2028: Join the Movement takes a modern, […]
Onward NRV recently promoted tech jobs in Virginia’s New River Valley during the month of June through a digital marketing campaign. Onward NRV’s goal of the campaign was to capture the attention of people working in the Tech Industry who were looking for a better quality of life. The campaign concentrated on the top ten […]
