Welcome to the New River Gorge

We are the Economic Development Authority for the New River Gorge of West Virginia, a long-standing collaboration between the City of Beckley and the Commissions of Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers County. The mission of the New River Gorge Regional Development Authority is to initiate, facilitate and support the economic development efforts of its members.

Economic Diversification

We provide in-depth assistance to companies looking to expand or relocate. Decades of dedicated investment in infrastructure and education has made the New River Gorge a viable and prosperous locale to do business. Grow your company and grow your family in the New River Gorge.

Financial and Business Services

We are a committed partner of the small business person and we administer a loan program structured to support a larger funding package. We are also a point of access to a network of small business persons, training opportunities and financing.