Onward Attends VA Women’s Leadership Forum
In May, Laken Blankenship and Mary Denson represented Onward NRV at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s Women’s Leadership Forum in Charlottesville, VA. Bringing together economic developers from across Virginia and some of the nation’s […]
Onward Promotes NRV at 2026 Xponential
Onward NRV participated in the 2026 AUVSI Xponential conference on uncrewed systems, held May 11–13 in Detroit, Michigan. Director of Marketing Rachel Johnson represented the organization at this premier industry […]
Onward Showcases NRV Advantages at 2026 SelectUSA Summit
In early May, Onward NRV participated in the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, where Executive Director Katie Boswell engaged in a wide range of networking events to showcase the strong business […]
Onward Promotes NRV at Radford High School Career Event
Onward NRV’s Talent and Business Strategies Manager, Laken Blankenship, and Director of Marketing, Rachel Johnson, recently had the opportunity to connect directly with high school students at Radford High School’s […]
Onward Hosts Spring 2026 Leaders’ Summits
On April 21st, Onward NRV hosted their Spring Tech/IT and Manufacturing Leaders’ Summits, two events focused on bringing together regional industry leaders to learn, connect, and move their industries forward. Both summits were intentionally built around roundtable discussions, emphasizing best-practice […]
Onward Expands NRV Talent Tours Program
This spring, Onward NRV expanded its NRV Talent Tours program, taking two groups of high school students on industry tours across the region. On March 20th, 23 students from Floyd […]
Spring Digital Campaign Highlights NRV Tech Jobs
During the month of March, Onward NRV ran a digital campaign focused on the information technology sector in Virginia’s New River Valley. The goal of the campaign was to highlight […]
Onward Hosts NRV Table at Spring Career Fairs
Onward NRV’s Talent and Business Strategies Manager, Laken Blankenship, and Investor Relations and Development Coordinator, Mary Denson, recently represented the organization at two spring career events: the Virginia Tech College of Liberal Arts […]
Onward NRV Releases Fifth Talent Newsletter
Onward New River Valley has officially released its fifth edition of the NRV Talent Newsletter, Roots in the Valley. Designed to increase awareness of local industries and employers, promote internships […]
Onward Represents NRV at Local Job Fair
Onward NRV recently participated in the NRV Job Fair, hosted at New River Community College, serving as a resource table for attendees exploring career opportunities and community connections in the region. Representing the […]
