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Southern Community Network Meeting at Tamarack Feb. 23 Kicks Off Project Development for Federal Rural Partnership Network Support

Thursday’s first in-person meeting of the Southern West Virginia Community Network at Tamarack will feature 150 representatives of local and regional government leaders focused on discussing and developing infrastructure, economic, workforce, and housing development projects in 12 southern rural communities with support and guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

NRGRDA February 22, 2023

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NRGRDA Encourages Registration for Upcoming WVU Industrial Extension Program Discounted Training Courses in Beckley

The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is encouraging business owners, employees, and individuals to register for discounted training courses being offered in February and March by the West Virginia University Industrial Extension Program in partnership with New River Gorge Regional Development Authority.

NRGRDA February 7, 2023

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WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab Call for Business Pitch Applications by Feb. 27

The West Virginia Hive, in partnership with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Launch Lab, will host a new Pitch Southern West Virginia business idea competition round on March 30 on the WVU Tech campus.

NRGRDA January 30, 2023

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New River CTC receives $100,000 grant from American Electric Power Foundation

New River Community and Technical College received a $100,000 American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation grant to support the purchase of equipment for the college’s development of an Aircraft Maintenance Technician School.

NRGRDA January 19, 2023

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NRGRDA Teams Up with WVU Industrial Extension Program To Offer Discounted Training Courses in Beckley During First Quarter of 2023

The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) has teamed up with the West Virginia University Industrial Extension Program to offer a series of low-cost training courses to be held in Beckley in the first quarter of 2023.

NRGRDA January 5, 2023

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NRGRDA Hosting Regional Economic Development Outlook Summit on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Beckley

Members of the media are invited to join the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and WVU College of Business and Economics to discuss the forecasted economic climate in the New River Gorge Region and hear from economic development professionals and NRGRDA partners regarding the forward-moving work in the New River Gorge Region.

NRGRDA November 8, 2022

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Country Roads Angel Network Annual Meeting/Investment Review Nov. 4 in Fairmont Champion of Entrepreneurship and ACT NOW Coalition Leader Brandon Dennison To Be Guest Speaker

Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) will host its annual meeting starting at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center at the West Virginia High Technology Park in Fairmont. Highlights include a keynote address by Brandon Dennison, CEO of Coalfield Development Corporation and architect of the Appalachian Climate Technology (ACT) Now Coalition, as well as three investment opportunity pitches from West Virginia entrepreneurs.

NRGRDA October 31, 2022

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NRGRDA Highlights Lafayette Flats Historic Building Redevelopment – ‘Historic Building Redevelopment Can Lead to New Possibilities’

By Chance Raso and Andy Davis – West Virginia and its New River Gorge region are fortunate to have ample historic buildings and downtown districts. And like downtown districts across the United States, many of our regions have seen increases in vacancy rates for many decades

NRGRDA October 27, 2022

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Transportation Planning for New River Gorge Region Gateway Communities Hinges on Pending Federal Safe Streets Grant

Improvements in pedestrian, bicycle, and motorized safety in the gateway communities of the New River Gorge hinge on the success of a $199,200 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) planning grant submitted September 20 by the Fayette Raleigh Metropolitan Planning Organization.

NRGRDA October 26, 2022

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Mister Bee Potato Chip Bag Design Promoting New River Gorge Region Is Unveiled Before Bridge Day Audience

A new Mister Bee potato chip bag design celebrating the New River Gorge Region was unveiled before a crowd of attendees at today’s Bridge Day, reflecting a collaboration between the snack company, New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s business and entrepreneurship support program, the WV Hive.

NRGRDA October 17, 2022

Join us December 3 for the 2025 Annual Awards Banquet & Client Showcase — learn more and celebrate regional impact with us.

ARCHIVED POSTS

Southern Community Network Meeting at Tamarack Feb. 23 Kicks Off Project Development for Federal Rural Partnership Network Support

NRGRDA Encourages Registration for Upcoming WVU Industrial Extension Program Discounted Training Courses in Beckley

WV Hive, WVU Tech Launch Lab Call for Business Pitch Applications by Feb. 27

New River CTC receives $100,000 grant from American Electric Power Foundation

NRGRDA Teams Up with WVU Industrial Extension Program To Offer Discounted Training Courses in Beckley During First Quarter of 2023

NRGRDA Hosting Regional Economic Development Outlook Summit on Thursday, Nov. 10 in Beckley

Country Roads Angel Network Annual Meeting/Investment Review Nov. 4 in Fairmont Champion of Entrepreneurship and ACT NOW Coalition Leader Brandon Dennison To Be Guest Speaker

NRGRDA Highlights Lafayette Flats Historic Building Redevelopment – ‘Historic Building Redevelopment Can Lead to New Possibilities’

Transportation Planning for New River Gorge Region Gateway Communities Hinges on Pending Federal Safe Streets Grant

Mister Bee Potato Chip Bag Design Promoting New River Gorge Region Is Unveiled Before Bridge Day Audience

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