NRGRDA
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority
Working to diversify the economy and strengthen communities within the New River Gorge region of West Virginia
Our Region
NRG Beautification Tookit
The toolkit presentation details low-cost options for enhancing and beautifying communities and making areas feel warm, friendly, and welcoming in order to draw interest to businesses and points of interest. Click Here to download the Community Development Toolkit in .pdf format.
Buildings & Sites
Utilize our interactive map to find a location and begin planning to Relocate Your Business to the New River Gorge region of West Virginia. View up-to-date listings of available office parks, buildings, and undeveloped real estate.
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The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is the lead entity for economic development within this region of West Virginia, a geographic area comprising the counties of Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers. The NRGRDA provides technical assistance and financial services to companies interested in locating to our region, expanding or strengthening their existing operations, and with ever-revolving workforce training needs. We believe entrepreneurs and small business owners offer the greatest growth potential for our region and therefore tailor our support programs with this goal as an end result.
The New River Gorge region provides a low-stress environment for you, your family, and your company. Our charming communities and small- to mid-size towns offer some of the most affordable cost of living comparisons in the eastern United States. The extensive regional transportation infrastructure offers ease of access to the urban centers of Charlotte, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Richmond but “gridlock” and miles of traffic backups are thankfully not part of our daily commutes. This historic and exceptionally scenic region of the Mountain State has long been known for its hardworking people who share a commitment to their communities and a love for living amidst the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains.
Within a days drive of most major East Coast metropolitan centers lies the New River Gorge region of West Virginia, a national treasure for outdoor recreation. World class whitewater roars down the New and Gauley Rivers, sheer sandstone cliffs line the rim of the New River Canyon beckoning intrepid rock climbers. Small-mouth bass, bluegill, trout, catfish and walleye populate our rivers and lakes. Miles of forested state and national park trails service both hikers and mountain bikers. Many are choosing to not only PLAY in nature’s playground, but to work and live here as well.