Promoting Intentional Economic Growth Stimulating New Jobs and Investment Harnessing Talent to Support Growth Marketing the NRV’s Competitiveness Strengthening the Connectedness of the NRV

Cultivating & Growing
Economic Success in
Virginia’s New River Valley Since 1990

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 a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.

OUR FOCUS

Creating economic success for Virginia’s New River Valley by using a modern holistic approach to economic development.

OUR SERVICES

Providing free and confidential services to companies considering relocating or expanding in the region.

OUR INVESTORS

Building a community that invests in Onward NRV’s mission, ensuring the continued success of Virginia’s New River Valley.

OUR INITIATIVES

Delivering high-quality initiatives and programming that strengthen the New River Valley’s economy.

OUR SUCCESS

Onward NRV is spearheading a movement of regional leaders that define the future of industry and move the region forward.

2024

Community Service
Organization of the Year

120+

Onward New River Valley
Investors

$792 M

in Corporate
Investments

Since 2000

7,294

in New Job
Creation

Since 2000

OUR REGION

Virginia’s New River Valley

81,000+

Employment

180,000+

Population

93.7

Cost of Living

*National average 100

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