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.
This position will provide in‐depth business consultations to entrepreneurs, recently formed companies, and established small businesses seeking to expand, diversify, or attract new capital investment throughout the Hive’s 13-county service area.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and West Virginia Hive announced Leah Hurley as its new Grants Compliance Coordinator.
In the latest legislative session, despite the introduction of 13 childcare bills, none passed. This stark statistic speaks volumes about our priorities—or lack thereof—when it comes to the backbone of our workforce and economic development: childcare.
Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), is slated to address stakeholders and citizens attending the 6 to 7:30 p.m. April 30 “A State Without Child Care” Town Hall Series at Lively Family Amphitheater on Main Street in Oak Hill, W.Va.
In early April, the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce hosted a phenomenal inaugural “Future Forward” event that brought together key decision makers, potential leadership, and community members to discuss and strategize about critical needs for economic opportunities in Southern West Virginia.
A New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) project in partnership with the West Virginia Hive to redevelop 412 City Avenue, Beckley, WV into a functioning textile training and cut & sew facility.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority is committed to fostering growth and prosperity in our area, and we recognize the importance of community involvement in economic development.
Time is running out to reserve your place at the West Virginia Hive’s culture of service and hospitality training workshop, scheduled for March 25-26 at the Tamarack Conference Center.
Please gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the newly constructed public-access paved bicycle pump track at Fayetteville Town Park.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and its entrepreneurial arm – the West Virginia Hive – are major sponsors of the Woman of the Year reception and Women’s Expo being held March 21-23 at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center.
Starting a business is a thrilling and challenging endeavor. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of any economy, and their success contributes significantly to job creation and economic growth.
In December 2020, Congress designated the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve as the nation’s newest national park. It was cause for considerable celebration and remains one of our most valuable assets in our region.
The West Virginia Hive, the entrepreneurship program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), announced today a regional initiative to improve customer service among frontline businesses, which will kick off March 25-26 with a customized and personalized training workshop at the Tamarack Conference Center.
By Jina Belcher – Throughout West Virginia, our communities and leaders stand at a crossroads, faced with both challenges and opportunities.
Mountaineer Media is excited to welcome Jina Belcher, Executive Director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), as the second panelist for the 2024 Almost Heaven Classic (AHC) networking event in Fayette County, West Virginia.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) announced Sam Spencer has joined the organization as a Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator.
When one thinks of entrepreneurship and innovation, the sprawling metropolises and tech hubs of the world often come to mind. But there’s a rich, often overlooked history of entrepreneurship right in the heart of rural America: Appalachia.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) invites the community to attend its inaugural Showcase and Soiree at 5 p.m. Friday, December 15, in the Main Dining Hall at JW Marriott Jr. Leadership Center at Summit Bechtel Reserve, 2550 Jack Furst Drive in Glen Jean.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY Title: NRGRDA (New River Gorge Regional Development Authority) Regional Communications Coordinator VISTA Type of Employment: AmeriCorps VISTA position, living allowance + benefits Task Supervisor: NRGRDA Community
As an economic development organization, it is the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s mission to attract businesses to our area, and one of the significant reasons that plays into an employer’s decision to open or move their business is the local talent pool. Having a skilled, dedicated workforce is a key to long-term success.
The City of Beckley is close to ratifying a change in municipal government led by a City Manager, and as both a citizen of Beckley and Executive Director of New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, serving Beckley-Raleigh County, I strongly support this transition.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and West Virginia Hive are holding an inaugural “Regional Showcase and Soiree” at 5 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. The public is invited to register to attend the event.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is hosting its New River Gorge Economic Outlook Summit November 16 at the Black Knight Conference Center in Beckley from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
With our abundant forests, sandstone cliffs and rushing rivers, West Virginia has always been a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.
Notice is hereby given that New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is requesting a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for a WV Licensed Remediation Specialist (LRS) to provide professional and technical services necessary to undertake cleanup of the former Beckley Landfill property, located on New Jersey Avenue and Whorley Road, Beckley, WV.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Fayette County are asking citizens to take a few minutes and submit information on any dilapidated buildings they are aware of in the county.
On August 24, the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) hosted West Virginia State Senator Glen Jeffries, Chair of the Senate Economic Development Committee, for a regional roundtable focused on advancing economic development in Southern WV.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) Executive Director Jina Belcher was elected Chair of the newly-created Fayette County Land Reuse Agency.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) offered its congratulations on the appointment of NRGRDA Board Member Gregory A. Duckworth, to the West Virginia First Foundation, the private foundation created to distribute the state’s more than one billion dollars in opioid settlement funds.
Hannah Morgan has joined the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and will be leading the Business Capacity Services (BCS) team of the West Virginia Hive.
Recently, the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority announced the establishment of the NRG Wayfinding Team, a collaborative effort between the NRGRDA and a number of community partners that will focus on maximizing community and economic development opportunities in Gateway Communities to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin and West Virginia Secretary of Economic Development Mitch Carmichael joined local leaders – including Raleigh County Memorial Airport (RCMA) manager Tom Cochran – in breaking ground for the 105-acre economic development expansion.
Southern West Virginia is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. However, due to a lack of investment in infrastructure, many parts of the region are still struggling to recover from the decline of the coal industry.
The West Virginia Airport Managers Association is pleased to announce the selection of two new inductees into the West Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. Thomas R. Cochran, Director of Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, WV, and Perry E. Dillon formerly of Elkins, WV, were selected to join this esteemed group after careful review and consideration.
Candice Meade, owner of Posh Manna Cake Art & Bakery in Shady Spring and a client of the West Virginia Hive, is participating in the May 31-June 1 Investor Convening being held by Opportunity Appalachia, an Appalachian Regional Commission funded project led by Appalachian Community Capital.
West Virginia is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Between hiking, biking, rock climbing, off-roading and whitewater rafting, our state has a little something for everyone who likes the great outdoors.
Hinton Outfitters, a souvenir and gift shop is having its grand opening from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 12, at its new storefront operation in Hinton at 221 Temple Street, Suite 1.
Indie Sparrow Boutique has announced a 1 p.m. Friday, May 12, ribbon cutting to launch its grand reopening of the business, which is returning to its original Beckley location — 610 North Eisenhower Drive — after seven years in Beaver.
Seed Sower, Inc. has announced a noon May 10 ribbon cutting to launch the opening of an office for The Well, southern West Virginia’s Recovery Community Organization (RCO), on the third floor of the Fruits of Labor Café building, 313 Neville Street in Beckley.
The Raleigh County Memorial Airport, with guidance from the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) and Region 1 Planning and Development Council has accepted a $7,729,959.00 bid from A.L.L. Construction, Inc., of Mount Storm, W.Va., to conduct site development for the new 105-acre industrial project at the Raleigh County Memorial Airport
West Virginia Hive, a program of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA), will continue its county-by-county “Coffee Talks” sessions with an event in Fayette County at Smithers Wellness Place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 5, 2023.
Downtowns play an integral role in a community’s economic development and growth. As the city center, a thriving downtown is a sign of progress and viability and is an attractive feature for new businesses looking to set up shop.
Country Roads Angel Network (CRAN) will host its bi-annual in person member meeting and investment review starting at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 17, at Oglebay Lodge in Wheeling.
The West Virginia Hive recently added Katie Loudin of the West Virginia Community Development Hub and Jen Wood of West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) to its board of directors. The WV Community Development Hub concurrently added Judy Moore, executive director of the WV Hive and deputy director of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, to its governing body.
Choosing the right location for your business can be a significant task. You want your site to be able to accommodate your current status/number of employees as well as allow the opportunity to grow.
Many of you have heard me speak before regarding the founding of NRGRDA and the visionary leaders that recognized the, at the time, National River and its ability to be leveraged for regional growth. Many of those leaders are in this room today.
The West Virginia Hive – entrepreneurial arm of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority — is supporting four new small businesses located on Prince Street in Beckley as they celebrate their grand openings on the afternoon of Friday, March 31.
