Onward New River Valley

Hope you all are staying safe and warm out there

Happy New Year! ✨ What better resolution than to invest in your organization's future workforce? By participating in the NRV Experience, you can convert your summer intern into a member of your team! Here's your NRV Experience 2025 checklist: ✅ Register for the employer information session on February 24th ✅ Complete the employer application by April 4th ✅ Complete the intern enrollment form by May 2nd ✅ Participate in an onsite employer onboarding session ✅ Have your intern participate in an 8-week program in the NRV ✅ Attend the annual wrap-up event to celebrate your intern(s) ✅ Extend a full-time job offer and retain your intern(s) Get ahead of your 2025 goal of talent retention by registering for the upcoming employer information session using the following link: https://lnkd.in/ebcP8Zaq

Virginia’s New River Valley had an incredible 2024! Check out our latest blog post as we count down the top ten most-clicked articles from TheNRV.org this year! Read it here ➡️ https://buff.ly/41EtJVC #topten #happynewyear #NRV #ANaturalFit

Innovation is in the air with the NRV! Where intentional small - town living meets big ideas. World class research driven by Virginia Tech, Radford University, New River Community College, and forward -thinking companies thrives in every corner of our region. We are the place to build, create, and innovate - now and into the new year. Make us your next big move. We are simply A Natural Fit. Learn more about research and innovation in the NRV ➡️ https://buff.ly/4fmzcne #researchanddevelopment #growwithus #NRV #ANaturalFit

Happy Holidays from the NRV! #ANaturalFit

Virginia Tech recently reported that they were honored with the United States Department of Defense 2023 Jack Donnelly Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence. This award highlights Virginia Tech’s exemplary security program and underscores their dedication to developing state-of-the art technology. Read more here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3VJqdWt #nationalsecurity #technologyinnovation #NRV #ANaturalFit

Onward NRV recently hosted its 2024 Winter Investor Luncheon on Thursday, December 12th, at the scenic Mountain Lake Lodge in Giles County, VA. Luke Liska, Ph.D. of Radford University joined us for an engaging presentation on "Using AI in Business". Onward NRV extends its gratitude to First Bank and Trust Company for sponsoring the luncheon and to the 120+ businesses and organizations whose investments make Onward NRV’s mission possible. Read more about the event here.➡️ Julie McMichael

Onward New River Valley is thrilled to share that they have recently received the Gold Viddy award for their latest livability video, “Find Your Place in Virginia’s New River Valley.” This accolade speaks to Onward’s ongoing commitment to marketing Virginia’s New River Valley as a competitive destination for talent and businesses. Learn more here ➡️https://buff.ly/3ZVV6JC Thank you Aspire Marketing for working with us and bringing this project to life. #videomarketing #economicdevelopment #JoinTheMovement

Through the GO Virginia program, Montgomery County, Virginia (VA) in partnership with Roanoke County, Virginia is developing a pilot program for cleanrooms in the region. Cleanrooms are crucial for research and development in the production of products like microchips, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. This asset will build upon our strong innovative business culture. Read more here ➡️https://buff.ly/41tXlFl #WorkforceDevelopment #NRV #ANaturalFit

NRV Manufacturing shined bright at the Virginia Manufacturers Association annual awards ceremony. Volvo Trucks in Dublin won Gold in the Transportation Equipment and MELD Manufacturing Corporation in Christiansburg received the bronze in the Industrial and Commercial Machinery category. Congratulations to these 2 outstanding companies! These companies exemplify the innovative spirit and advanced manufacturing capabilities that define our thriving advanced manufacturing sector. Learn more at https://buff.ly/4iuS0nk #VAMFGCUP #AdvancedManufacturing #NRV #ANaturalFit