Scott Blankenship, Chair of Onward New River Valley, has announced the appointment of Samantha Livesay to the position of Director of Business Engagement effective September 6, 2021. Samantha will lead […]
Dear investors, partners, and allies: We, Charlie Jewell and Scott Blankenship, would like to jointly inform you of a transition for the Onward NRV team. Charlie is resigning his position […]
New River Valley, VA – Interns participating in Onward New River Valley’s second annual NRV Experience program spent the summer exploring Virginia’s New River Valley and learning the benefits of […]
Onward New River Valley is proud to announce the newly elected members of the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Officers. The Board of Directors is made up of thought-leaders […]
Onward NRV, a public/private economic development organization, is looking for a team-oriented individual who is creative and eager to promote the economic vitality of Virginia’s New River Valley. The Director […]
In June 2021, Onward NRV launched a cost-of-living calculator and relocation guide for Virginia’s New River Valley. Individuals looking to relocate to the region can use the calculator to compare […]
Onward NRV hosted a Kick-Off Event for the NRV Experience 2021 summer cohort at Sinkland Farms on June 3, 2021. During the event, interns learned about the NRV Experience program […]
Onward New River Valley hosted the organization’s Summer 2021 Investor Event at historic Calfee Park on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Onward NRV welcomed J.W. Martin, General Manager of the Pulaski […]
Executive Director Charlie Jewell appeared on a recent episode of Blue Ridge PBS’s Business Matters to discuss the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Virginia’s New River Valley. During […]
Work Talk, a podcast discussing workforce trends in Virginia’s New River/Mount Rogers Region, recently interviewed Onward NRV’s Executive Director Charlie Jewell. Charlie spoke with host Marty Holliday, Executive Director of […]
