Onward New River Valley

MELD Manufacturing Corporation in the Town of Christiansburg, VA was recently awarded a $975 million contract by the United States Air Force. Read the full article by clicking the link. #additivemanufacturing #manufacturers #3dprints #nrv #anaturalfit

Onward NRV’s Senior Director of Engagement, Samantha Adkins Livesay, and Talent Strategies Coordinator, Max Davenport, Jr., recently represented Virginia’s New River Valley at the Virginia Tech Business Horizons Career Fair. Read about the event at https://buff.ly/3MSKq7n Pamplin Career Services | Virginia Tech #jointhemovement #talentstrategies #engageNRV

Onward New River Valley held its 2024 Annual Investor Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the Highlander Hotel in Radford. A big shout out all our investors who attended and support in helping make the New River Valley a premier place to live, work, and do business! Thank you to Annual Dinner sponsor Segra, and our networking sponsors Member One, and Northpoint Insurance Advisors for making the event possible. Read about the evening by clicking the link below.

Onward New River Valley presented the 2024 Regional Impact Awards to three companies at the organization’s Annual Dinner on September 12, 2024. 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. Congratulations Camrett Logistics, ESS Technologies, Inc. A Pacteon Company, and Great Wilderness Brewing Company. Read more by clicking the link below.

Onward is proud to announce that they have released their FY2023-24 Annual Report. In the past year, they launched new initiatives to help attract and retain talent in the region and are on track to meet all their objectives for their 5-year strategic plan, Onward 2028. Click the link to learn more. https://lnkd.in/ePM6zw2A #jointhemovement

The cost of living in Virginia's New River Valley is below the national average according to C2ER's Q2 2024 Cost of Living Index. The affordability of the region is just one of the many reasons people choose to live, work, and do business in the NRV. Compare the cost of living in the NRV to your location here: https://buff.ly/3ZBksdX . . . . . C2ER: Council for Community and Economic Research #NRV #newrivervalley #NRVLiving #costofliving #costoflivingindex

Join us for Elevate NRV, a talent micro conference that will feature enlightening panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions. Explore effective strategies for retaining employees beyond competitive salaries with the Employee Satisfaction: Beyond the Paycheck breakout session. Register at https://buff.ly/3Zhdpcg Elevate NRV is courtesy of Onward NRV, their investors, and coffee break sponsor OpX Solutions at no cost to you. Laura Croft, SHRM-SCP Phillip Hunt Kelly Fisher

Citizens Telephone Cooperative recently reported that they have completed the fiber build in Floyd County as of August 2024. According to their recent press release, Citizens is the first company in Southwest Virginia to have connected every home in a single county to 1 Gbps fiber internet. Learn more at https://buff.ly/4dZNUAM Floyd County Economic Development, VA #fiberinternet #connectingyourlife #newrivervalley #anaturalfit

With students of all levels flooding back to school, Virginia’s New River Valley's educational system provides students with the knowledge and opportunities essential for success. The NRV is home to renowned universities like Virginia Tech, Radford University, and New River Community College. Alongside exceptional K-12 schools, the region fosters academic excellence at every level. #backtoschoolwithheart #elementaryeducation #newrivervalley #anaturalfit Learn more by clicking the link below.

Join us on October 28th for a micro conference designed to help you attract, invest, and retain talent in Virginia's New River Valley. Our Keynote speaker is Justin Yalung, CFO of IV Labs (Inorganic Ventures) located in Christiansburg. He will highlight successful approaches for leveraging innovation, partnership, and regional assets to enhance talent recruitment and retention in the region. Click the link to register. https://lnkd.in/dw82Riza Elevate NRV is courtesy of Onward NRV, their investors, and coffee break sponsor OpX Solutions at no cost to you.