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Virginia's Gateway Region

Virginia's Gateway Region (VGR) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that markets the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell and Petersburg and the surrounding counties of Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George and Sussex. VGR fosters regional prosperity through business growth, powerful partnerships and delivering innovative resources to its communities, and focuses its efforts on new and existing business investment and job creation.

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Caballero Applies Holistic Vision to Position Colonial Heights

When Dr. Leonardo “Lenny” Caballero talks about economic development, he doesn’t always kick off the […]

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Slate Sets Greensville Future Vision with Opportunity, Investment and Economic Foundation

In building up to her current role as Greensville County’s inaugural economic development director, Natalie […]

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Beck Leads Emporia’s Economic Development with Heart and Vision

In the City of Emporia, economic development is about more than attracting businesses: It’s building […]

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🍦☀️ Summer send-off with great partners!
VGR hosted colleagues from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership at the James Center recently for a cold treat & good conversation. Collaboration fuels growth for our region & the Commonwealth.

#StrongerTogether

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Dr. Lenny Caballero is reimagining #EconomicDevelopment in Colonial Heights.
💡 Housing, retail, parks, schools & community pride — all part of the plan.

Read how he’s positioning the city for growth 👉: https://ow.ly/ztsN50X4hmE

#OpenForBusiness #ColonialHeights

Literacy, math & digital skills = better jobs, stronger families, thriving communities. That’s workforce dev powering VGR’s growth. 💼📈

#WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #OpenForBusiness

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