Passenger rail service on track to return to the New River Valley- The Roanoke Times CHRISTIANSBURG — Gov. Ralph Northam has announced that Virginia has reached an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway to extend passenger rail to the New River Valley and increase the intercity service from Roanoke to the Northeast Corridor. Northam shared the milestone development Wednesday during an event just outside of the Regal New River Valley... Read More
Diane Akers to Retire from Blacksburg Partnership Diane Akers, President of the Blacksburg Partnership, will retire from her role after almost 19 years at the helm. As its first director, and later as president, Akers helped launch the public-private economic development group in 2002. Founded as a partnership between the Town of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech, and the local business community, the... Read More
Penny P’s Backyard A group of local film makers is making a children’s television show set in Blacksburg that highlights the region’s science, arts, and culture. In the spirit of Appalachian resourcefulness, they’re producing the whole thing using renewable energy. Videographer Chris Valuzzo is making a show about kids making their own show. The main character is... Read More
Town of Blacksburg Recommended Operating Budget for FY 2019/2020 This year we have prepared a Budget in Brief to complement the Annual Budget. The document summarizes the key projects, services, and initiatives we are focusing on for the next fiscal year. Our entire budget can still be found online at www.blacksburg.gov/budget. Please spend some time exploring the budget and familiarize yourself with the schedule below, should you wish to be more involved with... Read More
Amazon HQ2’s Effect on the NRV VIRGINIA’S NEW RIVER VALLEY – While Northern Virginia may feel far away, Amazon’s new HQ2 locating in Crystal City will have a major effect on Blacksburg and the entire New River Valley. Not only will Virginia Tech increase undergraduate enrollment, but it will also add over 100 jobs in Blacksburg. The entire Commonwealth of Virginia will be affected... Read More
Annual report showcases economic development in Montgomery County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 22, 2019 Montgomery County, VirginiaEconomic Development Department Montgomery County, Virginia – The Economic Development Department is pleased to release its 2018 Annual Report. The report features the activities of the Department, community accolades and other notable news from local companies and fellow economic development allies. In 2018, the Department supported five company expansion... Read More
Ready to grow and diversify your Montgomery County company? See if the MBC’s Revolving Loan Fund is a tool you can use FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 21, 2019 Montgomery County, VirginiaEconomic Development Department Montgomery County, Virginia– The MBC Development Corporation is a local, not for profit Community Development Corporation that was created to assist and encourage expansion and diversification of the employment base in Montgomery County, as well as in the two towns of Blacksburg and Christiansburg.... Read More
Blacksburg Mountain Bike Skills Park Now Under Construction FROM TOWN OF BLACKSBURG – On February 18, Lynchburg-based Native Landworks began construction on the Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Bike Skills Park located on the back four acres of Brush Mountain, off Meadowbrook Drive. The park is expected to be finished by mid-April. The Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Bike Park is a community effort, led by Blacksburg Parks... Read More
