The NRGRDA was announced by the U.S. Economic Development Administration as a 2019 Regional Innovation Strategies Program – Seed Fund Support grantee.
New River Gorge Regional Development Authority Executive Director Joe Brouse was featured in an interview with VOA and voiced his concern on the topic.
The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority helped launch Active Southern West Virginia, as a non-profit region-wide initiative to motivate area residents, businesses, schools and local governments to make physical activity a personal
Beckley also has a connection with nature, thanks to its mining history. The area has its own coal mine, and mining makes up part of the workforce.
Region 4 Planning and Development Council has received a $1 million Implementation grant.
On April 22nd, Helios Park was dedicated at the Richwood Feast of Ramson. A primary funder of the park grounds was a WV DEP grant.
