Entries by Onward New River Valley

Onward NRV Presents 2023 Regional Impact Awards

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 NRV Releases FY 2022-23 Annual Report

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 Hosts 2023 Annual Investor Appreciation and Awards Dinner

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 2028 Strategic Plan Goal 4: Regionalism

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 2028 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Marketing

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 Highlights Strategic Goal at Local Employer Munch and Learn

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 2028 Strategic Plan Goal 2: Business

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, […]

June 2023 Tech Talent Digital Marketing Campaign Generates 584,000+ Impressions

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 […]