NRGRDA - 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.

Our proximity to North America’s most lucrative markets makes The New River Gorge Region a prime location for businesses in the eastern United States. The scenic beauty of The Appalachian Mountains, safe communities and unmatched outdoor recreation make The New River Gorge Region a truly exceptional place to grow your business and raise your family.

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Some Businesses Already Realizing Reserve’s ...

By C.V. Moore The Register-Herald Mon Jan 23, 2012, 12:03 AM EST MOUNT HOPE — If Mount Hope is the gateway to the Summit Bechtel Reserve, Earl Williams literally built that gateway. The owner of High Towers Welding in Kilsyth, Williams and other mom and pop businesses in Mount Hope are alr ...

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Help Available to Capitalize on Upcoming Scout Boo ...

By C.V. Moore The Register-Herald Mon Jan 23, 2012, 12:04 AM EST MOUNT HOPE — So far, West Virginia small business entrepreneurs are, for the most part, taking a wait-and-see attitude when it comes to how to capitalize on the Summit Bechtel Reserve, say those in economic development offices. ...

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Adventure Industry Helps Scouts Plan Summit

January 19, 2012 The Charleston Gazette MOUNT HOPE, W.Va. -- Some of the world's top consultants and designers are involved in planning venues for adventure activities taking shape at the Boy Scouts of America's new Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in Fayette County. Aaron Spoh ...

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New Law Clinic at WVU to Focus on New, Gauley Rive ...

By C.V. Moore The Register-Herald Mon Jan 16, 2012, 12:01 AM EST FAYETTEVILLE — A new law clinic at West Virginia University, funded by millions of dollars in legal settlements between environmental groups and coal companies, will focus much of its effort on the New and Gauley river watershed ...

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