Onward New River Valley is proud to announce the newly elected members of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Officers. The Board of Directors 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 […]
Onward NRV, a public/private economic development organization, is looking for a team-oriented individual who is creative and eager to promote the economic vitality of Virginia’s New River Valley. The Director of Business Engagement is responsible for, but not limited to, leading Onward NRV’s investor relations program, engaging with local companies in Onward NRV’s targeted industries, […]
In June 2021, Onward NRV launched a cost-of-living calculator and relocation guide for Virginia’s New River Valley. Individuals looking to relocate to the region can use the calculator to compare their current salaries to what a comparable salary would be in the NRV. The results also compare monthly household expenses between regions as well as […]
Onward NRV hosted a Kick-Off Event for the NRV Experience 2021 summer cohort at Sinkland Farms on June 3, 2021. During the event, interns learned about the NRV Experience program and Virginia’s New River Valley. They also had the opportunity to network with their peers and enjoy dinner from Hethwood Market. Director of Business Engagement […]
Onward New River Valley hosted the organization’s Summer 2021 Investor Event at historic Calfee Park on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Onward NRV welcomed J.W. Martin, General Manager of the Pulaski River Turtles, as the guest speaker for this in-person event. Scott Blankenship, Chairman of the Onward NRV Board of Directors, welcomed elected officials and investors […]
Executive Director Charlie Jewell appeared on a recent episode of Blue Ridge PBS’s Business Matters to discuss the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Virginia’s New River Valley. During the episode “Regional Partnerships Moving the Economy Forward”, Charlie participated on a panel with John Hull, Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership, and Jamie […]
Work Talk, a podcast discussing workforce trends in Virginia’s New River/Mount Rogers Region, recently interviewed Onward NRV’s Executive Director Charlie Jewell. Charlie spoke with host Marty Holliday, Executive Director of the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, and Josh Lewis, Executive Director of Virginia’s Industrial Advancement Alliance, about regional economic development organizations in the episode […]
Onward NRV was featured in a recent WDBJ7 news story about the state of housing in the New River Valley. WDBJ7’s Jen Cardone interviewed Director of Business Engagement James Cabler about the recently published NRV Regional + Local Housing Study and the state of housing in the region. The study was completed by the New […]
Onward New River Valley was featured in a recent WSLS news story about bringing passenger rail service to the New River Valley. James Cabler, Onward NRV’s Director of Business Engagement, spoke with WSLS’s Jessica Jewell about how passenger rail in the NRV would benefit the economy and increase employers’ ability to attract and retain talent […]
Onward New River Valley hosted their Spring 2021 Investor Live Stream Event on Thursday, March 11, 2021. This virtual event discussed COVID-19 vaccines in a program titled, “NRV Vaccination Distribution and Employer Legalities”. Onward NRV welcomed Dr. Noelle Bissell, Health Director of the New River Health District, and Jim Cowan, Chairman of CowanPerry PC, as […]
