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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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Recent Posts

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Beck Leads Emporia’s Economic Development with Heart and Vision

Posted: July 21, 2025

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

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From Timber to Technology, Reynolds Eyes Future for Brunswick County

Posted: June 24, 2025

For Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds, having Brunswick County join Virginia’s Gateway Region made sense, both naturally […]

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces The LEGO Group to Establish Warehouse and Distribution Center in Prince George 

Posted: May 12, 2025

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · May 8, 2025   […]

Recent Tweets

Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
1 Aug

☕️ We got a first look at Griffin Lounge in Petersburg this spring — and trust us, it’s worth the buzz.

Excited to see this new downtown gem getting the attention it deserves!

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#CoffeeCulture #Petersburg #BusStopReno

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
30 Jul

Turn up the heat on your career with CCWA 🔥Our fall training courses (July–Dec) offer fast, flexible paths to in-demand careers in healthcare, trades, IT & more.

Explore what’s possible: https://ow.ly/vtzk50Wx0X4

#CareerTraining #WorkforceReady #SkillsThatWork #BackToSchool

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
29 Jul

Even in the summer heat, #VGR stays on the move. Keith Boswell & Tom Scott welcomed Olga Molnar from the U.S. Commercial Service for a regional tour and lunch, as we showcased how Southern Virginia can connect to global markets. 💼🌱

#EconomicDevelopment #GoGlobal

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