Summersville, W.Va. (November 4, 2025) – The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is opening a Nicholas County office in Summersville on November 5 to better serve businesses, entrepreneurs, and the public throughout the New River Gorge region.
Jina Belcher, executive director of NRGRDA, said the Summersville location will serve as a central hub for all NRGRDA programming, including the WV Hive Network, to support business growth, community development, and innovation across the region. Entrepreneurs and community partners will have access to NRGRDA’s full range of services, including business advising, technical assistance, site development, and connections to funding and resources.
“At NRGRDA, we are committed to driving regional prosperity by supporting both large-scale economic development initiatives and small business growth through our WV Hive Network,” said Belcher. “This new office will provide a one-of-a-kind space where entrepreneurs, businesses, and community leaders can access the resources and expertise they need to thrive.”
The Summersville office is open by appointment only. For more information or to schedule a visit, please visit www.nrgrda.org or www.wvhive.com
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About New River Gorge Regional Development Authority: The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority’s (NRGRDA) mission is to initiate, facilitate and support the economic and community development efforts within the counties of Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers. More can be found at https://nrgrda.org/
WV Hive is the entrepreneurship program of the NRGRDA. Its 13-county service area includes Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, Nicholas, Webster, Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Monroe, Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming, Logan, and Mingo counties. More information about the WV Hive can be found at https://wvhive.com/.
Contact
Matt Nichols
mnichols@nrgrda.org
(681) 463-2668
