Onward NRV Presents 2021 Regional Impact Awards

Onward New River Valley presented the 2021 Regional Impact Awards to four companies at the organization’s Annual Dinner on November 30, 2021. 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 honored for their projects or expansions in the NRV over the past year. These four announcements will bring a total of 274 new jobs and $29.05 million in new capital investment to the region.

2021 Regional Impact Awards

This year’s award winners are:

• Moog: Expansion announced in February 2021 resulting in 75 new jobs and $10.7 million in new capital investment in Montgomery County


Miranda Layne of Moog accepts the 2021 Regional Impact Award. She is pictured with Onward NRV Board Chair Scott Blankenship (left) and Executive Director Katie Boswell (right)



• Oransi: Project announced in April 2021 resulting in 101 new jobs and $5.6 million in new capital investment in the City of Radford


CEO Peter Mann of Oransi accepts the 2021 Regional Impact Award. He is pictured with Onward NRV Board Chair Scott Blankenship (left) and Executive Director Katie Boswell (right).



• Xaloy: Expansion announced in July 2021 resulting in 35 new jobs and $1.75 million in new capital investment in Pulaski County


Randy Elliott of Xaloy accepts the 2021 Regional Impact Award. He is pictured with Onward NRV Board Chair Scott Blankenship (left) and Executive Director Katie Boswell (right).



• Patton Logistics: Expansion announced in August 2021 resulting in 63 new jobs and $11 million in new capital investment in Pulaski County

Onward New River Valley congratulates this year’s award winners and celebrates their commitment to making Virginia’s New River Valley a better place to live, work, and do business.

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Virginia’s New River Valley: Virginia’s New River Valley is an eclectic mix of interconnected small towns that each offer their own unique vibe and appeal. The region provides an abundance of cultural and social offerings due to the presence of three world-class universities, while retaining the charm and benefits of small town living. The NRV is home to a diverse and innovative business community with companies that range from high-tech startups to foreign-based corporations to specialty agribusiness. These organizations benefit from the collaborative spirit of our region and a loyal, highly-skilled, and educated workforce. The scenic beauty of the region also fosters a deep connection to nature, which is deepened by access to outdoor recreation and the preservation of our natural environment. It’s clear why Virginia’s New River Valley is “A Natural Fit.”

Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.