All Together. Better.

Building lasting collaborative partnerships to advance economic development in the NRV.

As a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization,
public and private investments fund Onward NRV’s economic development efforts in Virginia’s New River Valley.

Without the support of our 120+ investors, the work of attracting and retaining jobs, investment, and talent in the region would not be possible.

MEET OUR INVESTORS

Chairman

The Department of Economic Development accomplishes its mission through strategies aimed at supporting the startup, retention and expansion of local companies as well as the attraction of new targeted industries to the community.

Contact: Brian Hamilton - 540-382-5732

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers.

Contact: John Provo - 540-357-2949

The Pulaski County Department of Economic Development (PCED) is the County's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses.

Contact: Michael Solomon - 540-994-8631

Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRV) is an award-winning 110-bed acute care facility offering modern medical ORs, state of the art technology (advanced imaging and robotic surgery) and multiple surgical and medical specialties.

Contact: 540-731-2000

President

Central to the New River Valley and bordering the New River, Radford offers many advantages to locating here.

Contact: Kim Repass - 540-731-5048

Giles county has several prime locations available and a healthy infrastructure to get you off to a strong start. Whether you are moving a current business or just starting out, our Economic Development staff will help you along the way.

Contact: Chris McKlarney - 540-921-2525

The Economic Development Office focuses on planning and development to facilitate orderly, responsible growth. We assist companies who wish to create or expand businesses and jobs in Floyd County. Staff also works to encourage geotourism in the County.

Contact: Lydeana Martin - 540-745-9300

Wheeler Digital is a full-service digital advertising company, serving the world from Roanoke, Virginia!

Contact: Cindy Rollison - 540-767-2256

Contact: Whitney Czelusniak - 540-985-2605

Learn more at AtlanticUnionBank.com

Contact: Nathan Hockersmith - 540-354-9204

Our advanced defense technology protects people and national security, and keeps critical information and infrastructure secure. We search for new ways to provide our customers with a competitive edge across the air, maritime, land and cyber domains.

Celanese is The Chemistry Inside Innovation™ and we aspire to be the first-choice chemistry solution source for our customers.

CowanPerry is a law firm focused on representing businesses and their owners.

Contact: Jim Cowan - 540-443-2860

General acute-care hospital delivering comprehensive healthcare

Contact: Lauren Dudley - 540-951-1111

New River Community College’s Office of Workforce Development fosters economic growth and development by helping provide an appropriately trained workforce for the New River Valley and the Commonwealth.

Contact: Mark Rowh - 540-674-3613

Radford University will facilitate and support the City of Radford and the New River Valley as focal points for business, social, tourism and cultural activities.

Contact: Angela Joyner - 540-831-5370

Director

Ignite Leadership + HR Group helps small-to-medium sized businesses reduce turnover, strengthen managers, and drive profitable growth through fractional HR leadership and practical leadership development.

Contact: Wendy Glass - 540-250-7230

New River Computing implements and supports forward-thinking technologies for high-performing companies.

Contact: Jeff Wynn - 540-357-1706

S Consulting LLC and Kristina Rose Photography partner with Best Version Media to bring you local magazines: Christiansburg Neighbors and Blacksburg Living.

Contact: Sarah Hill - 706-372-1219

Established in 1989, IV Labs has been home to innovative chemistry and custom chemical manufacturing for over 30 years. Across its two divisions—Inorganic Ventures and MERGE Chemistry—IV Labs serves many industries.

Contact: Christopher Gaines - 540-585-3030/800-669-6799

In every country in which we operate, our goal is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in products, manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

We take a consultative approach to understand your company’s needs and goals and customize solutions including capital formation, payment solutions, risk management, employee benefits, personal financial management, and advisory services.

Contact: Chad Brown - 540-808-1200

Started in 2008, we began with the mission to provide affordable, quality senior living care for our Residents throughout Virginia, while providing a rewarding and enjoyable workplace for our Team Members.

Contact: Mike Williams - 540-443-8615

There’s no secret why Blacksburg, Virginia is consistently recognized as a great place to do business. With a moderate climate, safe neighborhoods, excellent quality of life, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Blacksburg has it all.

Contact: Matt Hanratty - (540) 443-1005

Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Christiansburg is the fourth largest town in Virginia. Christiansburg serves as the seat of Montgomery County and is home to approximately 23,000 residents.

Contact: Randy Wingfield - 540-382-6128

Branch Builds, Inc. is a premier Mid-Atlantic regional construction management and general contracting firm, headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia with additional offices in Richmond and Chantilly, Virginia.

Contact: John Gardner - 540-989-5215

Brown Edwards, one of the Top 100 firms in the US, offers all the resources of a large firm but provides the personal service one expects from a small firm.

Contact: Mark Woolwine - 540-443-3606

Founded in 1956, Freedom First offers a wide range of banking services for people and businesses in the Roanoke, New River, Shenandoah Valleys and Central/SW Virginia. What sets us apart? Our shareholders are our members. We put your interests first.

Contact: 540-525-3266

Goodwill’s vision is to eliminate poverty. Your donations and shopping allow Goodwill to provide skills training, job placement, and support services to help people achieve their fullest potential.

Contact: Mindy Boyd - 540-797-8849

Hollingsworth & Vose is a global leader in the supply of advanced materials for filtration, battery, and industrial applications.

Contact: Vince Hatcher - 540-745-7600

Civil Engineering, Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental, and GIS

Contact: Keith Boyd - 540-552-5592

Leidos is a leading IT managed service provider transitioning customers from traditional on-premise IT infrastructure to hybrid cloud solutions for better performance.

Contact: Kurt Bolland - 703-773-6288

Moog Inc. is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog’s products are found in aircraft, satellites, launch vehicles, automated industrial machinery, marine and medical equipment.

Contact: 540-552-3011

Salem Stone Corporation is a family owned aggregate producer comprised of a number of operating quarries with facilities in the Roanoke and New River valleys of Virginia, Southside Virginia and Northwestern North Carolina.

Contact: 540-674-5556

For more than 25 years, SAS Builders, Inc. has been a trusted and innovative builder in Virginia’s New River Valley. With headquarters in Blacksburg, we are a locally-owned real estate developer and construction and remodeling company

Spectrum Brands is a home-essentials company with a mission to make living better at home. We deliver innovative products and solutions to consumers for use in and around the home through our trusted brands.

Contact: Bradley Hudgins - 540-951-5537

Born out of a need to translate Virginia Tech research to commercial potential, the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center has been home to 750+ organizations. With operations across Virginia, we are a destination for growth and space with purpose.

Contact: Elizabeth McClanahan - 540-961-3600

Ambassador

The Virginia’s First Regional Industrial Facility Authority (VFRIFA) was created in 1999 to enhance the economic base for the member localities by developing, owning and operating one or more facilities on a cooperative basis.

Contact: Michael Solomon - (540) 440-0200

ACI develops custom software solutions for technology driven companies. Our agile developers build web and mobile software that improves productivity and the bottom line. Software ghostwriters!

Contact: Henry M. Bass - 540-552-7670 ext 3101

A collaborative team driving business growth, skilled in investor relationships, and poised for significant economic expansion, as we are redefining the Historic Town of Pulaski!

Contact: Todd Day - 540-994-8600

Anthem is dedicated to delivering better care to our members, providing greater value to our customers and helping improve the health of our communities.

Contact: Jim McKeon - 540-853-3406

We are a natural gas-only distributor and safely deliver reliable, affordable, efficient, and abundant natural gas to more than 3 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South.

Contact: Green Faircloth - 423-612-7610

First Bank and Trust Company, headquartered in southwest Virginia, provides individuals and businesses with an exceptional suite of tools, resources, and solutions to navigate financial life.

Contact: Kelly Kendrick - 540-260-9060

Passionate pursuit of excellence in community banking.

Contact: Jessica Miller - 540-449-0339

Mixing high-design sophistication with modern amenities, our attentive service promises a distinctive experience. For business or pleasure, embrace a fresh perspective on travel at the Highlander Hotel.

Contact: 540-744-1500

Avis Construction specializes in commercial and industrial construction. We provide general contracting, construction management, design/build, fast-track, pre-construction services, and budget estimating.

Contact: Jack Avis - 540-982-3558

Since 1967, Balzer & Associates has been providing architecture, civil & structural engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and environmental services for clients across Virginia and beyond.

Contact: Steve Semones - 540-381-4290

Business Solutions is an independent brokerage firm located in Salem, Virginia. We simplify the complex world of employee benefits and deliver the same services to all clients regardless of size.

Contact: Drew Pollard - 540-444-4000

Camrett Logistics is a SW Virginia based third party logistics services company offering a full range of 3PL services. Our 3PL logistics services include warehousing and distribution operations, contract warehousing, and fulfillment.

Contact: Cameron Peel - 276-724-0663

Citizens is a member-owned cooperative of fiber optic for Internet and transport throughout the NRV and Southwest Virginia. We offer local, regional, and global voice, video, and data solutions.

Contact: Lori Saltus - 540-745-9568

With over 400 locations around the world, Hyatt Place hotels offer everything you need for a work/life balance—spacious rooms, flexible spaces to work or socialize, 24/7 fitness center access, dining options, and a hot breakfast to start your day.

Contact: 540-739-3602

Inmotion US manufactures and delivers electric motors and controllers to the electrical vehicle industry. Our products help electrify the vehicle industry for a sustainable future. We support major OEM’s.

Contact: Logan Johnson - 540-952-2344

Our Mission:  To be our members' trusted provider of financial services, helping them achieve greater success.

Contact: Tim Rowe - 800-666-8811

Founded in Blacksburg in 1891, National Bank is an independent community bank committed to personalized service and respect for every customer we serve. We provide quality financial products, employment, and community support at the local level.

Contact: Lara Ramsey, SPHR - 540-951-6213

Our powerful cluster of four radio formats reaches every facet of listener demographics from Rock, Country, CHR/Top 40 and News/Talk/ Sports. And exclusive programming and broadcast partnerships that no other competitor can offer.

Contact: Paul Johnson - 540-731-6000

We Create a Better Tomorrow with Sustainable Solutions that Power, Transmit & Control Motion

Contact: 540-633-3545

Segra owns & operates a dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides connectivity, cybersecurity, cloud & collaboration solutions, all backed by industry leading service and reliability.

Contact: Natalie Krohn - 715-965-0536

We are a forerunner in the local contracting industry with specialization in commercial projects and light industrial projects.

Contact: Mike Snyder - 540-552-3377

From first homes to forever homes, Stateson will tailor a home to fit your today and tomorrow. With communities in the NRV, Roanoke Valley, and Irvington, VA, Stateson will keep you comforted in all the ways only home can.

Contact: Sales Team - 540-235-1600

Waldvogel has been at the forefront of commercial real estate in the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia. No other firm can match our credentials or our unique combination of ambition and enthusiasm.

Contact: 540-342-0881

Advocate

Contact: Kristen Greene - 757-628-2678

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