Onward NRV Joins Regional Leaders on Economic Development Panel
On February 5, 2026, Onward NRV Executive Director Katie Boswell joined regional leaders as a panelist at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues discussion on economic […]
NRV Website Redesign Receives Web Excellence Award
Onward New River Valley is proud to share that the newly redesigned Virginia’s New River Valley website, TheNRV.org, has been recognized with a Web Excellence Award in the Economic Development […]
Onward NRV Participates in Career Chats at NRV High Schools
Recently, Onward NRV’s Talent and Business Strategies Manager, Laken Blankenship, had the opportunity to engage directly with high school students during Career Chats at Christiansburg High School and Radford High […]
Onward NRV Launches NRV Talent Network
Onward New River Valley recently launched the NRV Talent Network, a LinkedIn group designed to address a critical gap in the regional talent ecosystem by linking people early in their careers with local […]
Onward NRV Promotes I-81 Corridor at Economix
Katie Boswell, Executive Director of Onward NRV, recently participated in ECONOMIX, a premier event for economic developers to connect with site consultants, as part of the Virginia’s I-81 Corridor marketing […]
Onward Presents State of the Economy at Winter Luncheon
Onward NRV recently hosted their Winter Luncheon at Radford University’s Kyle Hall. Sponsored by Member One: A Division of Virginia Credit Union, the event featured a dynamic panel discussion with […]
Onward Hosts Second NRV Talent Tours
On November 19th, 2025, Onward NRV hosted its second NRV Talent Tours program in Pulaski County, where thirteen Pulaski County High School students visited Tekni-Plex and Mar-Bal, Inc. Students in […]
Onward Runs 2025 Fall Manufacturing Digital Talent Campaign
During the month of October, Onward ran their annual digital marketing campaign focused on Virginia’s New River Valley’s advanced manufacturing sector. The digital campaign aimed to raise awareness about the […]
Onward Joins Panel of Judges for Floyd C4
Onward NRV’s Director of Marketing, Rachel Johnson, recently joined a panel of judges for this year’s Floyd C4: Creators, Coaches, Curriculum, and Challenge Series. The program gives emerging entrepreneurs a […]
Onward Promotes NRV at Talent Development Events
Onward NRV’s Talent and Business Strategies Manager, Laken Blankenship, recently represented Virginia’s New River Valley at two student networking events hosted by local higher education institutions to promote the opportunities […]