The Shadow
WASHINGTON, DC (VR) – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $210,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission. This EDA investment supports the development and implementation of an economic development framework. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
“The New River Valley Regional Commission serves Floyd, Giles, Montgomery and Pulaski Counties as well as the City of Radford.
“This EDA investment for $210,000 helps the Commission plan and execute a strategy that delivers greater economic development opportunities for New River Valley regional economies.”
BACKGROUND
The $210,000 grant was administered through the Economic Development District Planning grant program.
In April 2025, Congressman Griffith met with the heads of planning district commissions based in Southwest Virginia.
