“Tech Jobs in the NRV” campaign aims to attract talent
As part of the Onward 2023 Strategic Plan, Onward NRV released the second phase of their technology industry initiatives. There are an estimated 800 new jobs in Information Technology (IT) […]
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Biannual IT Summit Discusses Tech Talent and Housing
Onward NRV hosted the third information technology leader’s summit with industry leaders from the New River Valley. This summit focused on Onward NRV’s technology initiatives and upcoming housing projects from […]
Developing a Destination for Talent Initiatives
Onward NRV participated in the GO Virginia Faculty Networking and Internship Event at Virginia Tech to connect employers with talent. This event was a two part event that created the […]
Tech Professionals Key to NRV Growth: Roanoke Times Commentary
The Roanoke Times featured a commentary from Onward NRV’s Executive Director, Charlie Jewell, on the continuous growth of the NRV as a technology hub. It is an amazing time to […]
Onward NRV Hosts Winter Social at Hotel Floyd
Onward NRV hosted their winter quarterly investor event at Hotel Floyd this December. The focus of the winter social was the food processing and agribusiness industry in the New River […]
Onward NRV Partners with VEDP to Host Media Tour
New River Valley, VA – Onward New River Valley partnered with Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) this fall to host a media tour showcasing the technology assets in the region. […]
Onward NRV Receives IEDC Award Two Years in a Row
New River Valley, VA – Onward New River Valley received a Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the Virginia’s New River Valley […]
Onward NRV Hosted Employer Info Session to Address Talent
New River Valley, VA – Onward New River Valley hosted an employer information session on December 3rd to talk about our current initiatives to address talent retention. Onward NRV will […]
Bi-Annual Manufacturing Summit Connects Companies & CTE Directors
New River Valley, VA – Onward NRV hosted the second manufacturing summit of the year on October 10th at the Farmhouse in Christiansburg. As part of Onward NRV’s Five-Year Strategy, […]
Onward NRV Hosts SelectUSA FAM Tour
Onward NRV hosted an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) tour for SelectUSA European consultant and Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). The tour showcased the UAS assets across Virginia’s New River Valley […]
