For the second year in a row, Samantha Livesay, Senior Director of Business Engagement, had the privilege of serving as a judge for Radford University’s Highlander Research Blitz — a […]
On April 2, Onward New River Valley participated in the New River Valley Job Fair Expo hosted at New River Community College. The event brought together students, job seekers, and […]
On March 26, 2025, Talent Strategies Coordinator Max Davenport shared insights about the NRV Experience internship program at the 11th Annual Livability in Action Regional Exchange, held at German Club […]
Onward New River Valley (NRV) recently attended WorkTruck Week from March 4-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hosted by the NTEA Work Truck Association, this annual event is North America’s largest work […]
On Thursday, March 20th, Onward NRV welcomed investors to Warm Hearth Village for the organization’s inaugural Spring Investor Breakfast. The event featured Virginia Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade Maggie […]
On March 13, 2025, over 120 business leaders, educators, and workforce professionals gathered at Radford University’s Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity for the second annual Future of Talent […]
Katie Boswell, Executive Director of Onward NRV, recently traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, with the Virginia’s I-81 Corridor Marketing Group. She was accompanied by Julia Boas, Director of Business Investment of […]
On February 13, 2024, Senior Director of Business Engagement Samantha Livesay had the privilege of representing Onward NRV as a panelist at the Women’s Economic Development Network (WEDN) Learn and […]
On February 6th, Onward NRV Executive Director Katie Boswell participated as a panelist for the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Issues. Held at Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg, […]
Rural Resurgence: Virginia’s New River Valley Outpaces Urban Hubs in Economic Growth Regional Collaboration Creates a Driving Force for Rural Revitalization BLACKSBURG, VA. (January 20, 2025) – Virginia’s New […]
