The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is soliciting qualifications from consulting engineering firms interested in providing professional services for the Appalachian Heights and Crossroads Water Infrastructure Project in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Summersville, W.Va. (November 4, 2025) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is opening a Nicholas County office in Summersville on November 5 to better serve businesses, entrepreneurs,
Oak Hill, W.Va. (October 14, 2025) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is encouraging local residents to stop by the New River Conference Center, 497 Mall Road
Fayetteville, W.Va. (September 24, 2025) – For the 4th consecutive year, the West Virginia Hive Network will host multiple booths at the popular Bridge Day event, the largest annual single-day
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is encouraging local residents to explore partner with the new Amazon in Beaver, WV to become Delivery Service Partner (DSP).
Beckley, W.Va. (September 9, 2025) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) invites the community to attend and participate in a local session to help researchers and economic
Economic Development, Workforce, Housing, Land Use, Infrastructure, and Childcare Beckley, W.Va. (August 26, 2025) – During its August 25 board meeting, the board of directors of the New River Gorge
Beckley, W.Va. (August 5, 2025) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and the WV Hive are inviting community members to participate in a survey to help shape
Fayetteville, W.Va. (July 7, 2025) – U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito joined local leaders today for a ribbon cutting and community celebration of the new Fayetteville Town Park Bike Skills
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), and its entrepreneurial program the WV Hive, recently issued its inaugural 2024 Regional Impact Report showcasing its substantial accomplishments throughout the New River Gorge Region and Southern WV.
Beckley, W.Va. (June 5, 2025) –Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), hailed the state’s enactment of a bill that land reuse agencies say
By Jozy Moore A Permanent Right of First Refusal for Land Reuse Agencies An important milestone for West Virginia’s land reuse agencies is now on the horizon after the recent
The West Virginia Hive has officially moved its Business Hub to a new, expanded location in the United Bank Building at 129 Main Street, Beckley, marking an exciting step forward for the region’s premier business support and innovation center.
A thriving economy depends on housing that meets the needs of workers, families, and businesses. Without adequate housing options, it’s harder to attract and retain employees, support entrepreneurs, and revitalize communities.
Establishing The Creative Network: WV’s Arts Entrepreneur Ecosystem Project Beckley, W.Va. (April 24, 2025) – The West Virginia Hive Network is proud to announce they are working in partnership with
Beckley, W.Va. (April 21, 2025) – Dr. John Deskins, Director, Bureau of Business & Economic Research at West Virginia University, will be offering the Southern West Virginia Economic Outlook on Wednesday,
Housing, Downtown Development, Small Business Growth and Economic Outlook Beckley, W.Va. (March 24, 2025) – The Future Forward Summit and Expo to be held April 22-23 at the Beckley Raleigh
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Beckley Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce (BRCCC) announced their collaboration on this year’s Future Forward Summit and Expo to be held April 22-23 at the Beckley Raleigh County Convention Center.
Southern West Virginia is undergoing an economic transformation, and at the heart of this resurgence is the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and the WV Hive Network, its
In communities throughout the New River Gorge and across West Virginia, economic development is often framed as a competition between large corporations and small, locally owned businesses. But the reality
Beckley, W.Va. (February 24, 2025) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) announced the hiring of Josephine “Jozy” Moore, former reporter at The Register Herald newspaper in Beckley,
In Princeton on Thursday, February 20, Featuring Owners of E.B. Fungi Princeton, W.Va. (February 17, 2025) – The West Virginia Hive Network is hosting its first “Coffee Talks” networking session
Beckley, W.Va. (February 12, 2025) – Mountain State native Taylor Carnell, the new PATTERN Operations Manager for the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, is coming home and bringing valuable
Beckley, W.Va. (February 4, 2025) – Andy Davis, Director of Strategic Redevelopment at the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), recently joined the board of directors of the New
Beckley, W.Va. (January 27, 2025) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) announced 10 awardees of its NRG Working Group Technical Assistance Fund totaling more than $490,000. Jina
Photo courtesy of WV HiveThe West Virginia Hive held its annual Open House and Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 at the Historic Black Knight Conference Center in Beckley. Pictured from left
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority named Bowles Rice, LLP and Huntington National Bank, as recipients of its 2024 Partner of the Year award. The announcement was made at the December
Bill Woodrum of Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to Offer Keynote Remarks Beckley, W.Va. (December 11, 2024) – The West Virginia Hive Network invites the community to attend its Annual Open
2024 NRGRDA Showcase and Soirée The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority and WV Hive team came together to reflect on their successes, foster valuable connections, and explore future possibilities
Summersville, W.Va. (December 3, 2024) – Bonny Ball Copenhaver, Ed.D., President of New River Community and Technical College, will be the keynote speaker at the New River Gorge Regional Development
Ideal Locations and Demand for Commercial Kitchen Space Being Sought Fayetteville, W.Va. (November 21, 2024) – Leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and its entrepreneurial program
Beckley, W.Va. (November 19, 2024) – Leading local non-profit organizations — Forward Southern West Virginia and New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) — are donating $10,000 each to help
The West Virginia Hive capped another successful Southern West Virginia Business Idea Pitch Competition on November 14 on the campus of West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Winners, judges and
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito offered high praise today for the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) new textile training and manufacturing facility set to become the future home of PATTERN, located at 412 City Avenue in Beckley.
re Capito will help leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) cut the ribbon at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Jina Belcher, NRGRDA As an economic developer, I am no stranger to the obstacles communities face in attracting and retaining businesses. Lack of infrastructure, workforce shortages, and navigating the complex
Small businesses are the backbone of West Virginia’s economy, especially in our rural communities. They provide jobs, foster innovation, and create a sense of identity for towns across the state,
As the executive director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), I’ve witnessed firsthand the ongoing transformation of West Virginia’s coal communities. While coal has been a pillar
Morgantown, W.Va. (September 13, 2024) – Judy Moore, Deputy Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Executive Director of the West Virginia Hive, has been named
Beckley, W.Va. (September 9, 2024) – The West Virginia Hive announced today the Fall 2024 Pitch Southern West Virginia Business Idea Competition, with more than $5,000 in prizes awarded to the
Beckley, W.Va. (September 6, 2024) – In collaboration with the West Virginia Association of Regional Councils, and supported by the WV Economic Development Council, the New River Gorge Regional Development
Beckley, W.Va. (September 3, 2024) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is hosting a kickoff meeting to discuss regional housing needs from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday,
Leaders of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and West Virginia Hive were joined yesterday morning by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Federal Co-Chair Gayle Manchin and U.S. Department
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is dedicated to fostering economic growth by attracting new businesses to Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties in West Virginia.
At the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), one of our main focuses is to help foster a thriving business environment in our area.
Relocating or expanding your business is a big step, and finding the perfect location can be a challenge! The NRGRDA provides a powerful site selection tool to simplify this process, ensuring businesses find the best locations to thrive in the New River Gorge region.
Adam Ashley, a recent graduate of UVA with a degree in Government and American Politics, has been spending his summer internship researching key policy and project priorities of the NRGRDA and West Virginia Hive.
Beckley has recently garnered national attention, being cited by MarketBeat.com as one of the top 100 U.S. cities for business startups due to its robust support environment.
Judy Moore, Deputy Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Executive Director of the WV Hive, was named a 2024 “Sharp Shooter” in the annual recognition by the West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine.
Access to capital is vital for businesses to maintain and expand their operations. The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) understands this need and has developed various avenues to assist businesses in accessing the necessary funds to thrive.
