In This Issue
Gateway Region in the News 
VGR Welcomes New Research Manager - Southside Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground July 26
- New Board Brings Regional Approach to Tourism
- Momentum Campaign Kicks-Off
Site Selection Center
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July 21, 2006
Dear Reader,
It is shaping up to be a busy summer in Virginia's Gateway Region. We've hired a new full-time Research Manager, launched an unprecedented capital campaign, and received a surge of interest in the Region. This issue touches on all of that and more. As always, we are grateful for your support and look forward to working with you to build a brighter future for Virginia's Gateway Region.
Gateway Region in the News
Economic development efforts in Virginia's Gateway Region have been highlighted in several local articles recently. Please follow the links below to see what the buzz is all about.
7.18.06 Richmond Times-Dispatch
VGR Welcomes New Research Manager
Through the generous support of The Cameron Foundation, Virginia’s Gateway Region has been able to make an invaluable addition to their team – Research Manager Christian Booty. The UK-native brings with him a wealth of experience in economic development marketing, having worked most recently as a Senior Account Production Manager with 310 Marketing in Richmond, VA. Christian has a background in operations within the telecommunications industry, knowledge of global business enterprise, and extensive experience in data research, market intelligence and project tracking. He holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Bridgeport and a Masters degree from Virginia Tech.
Southside Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground July 26
Please join Virginia’s Gateway Region in celebrating the growth of Southside Regional Medical Center. The hospital will be hosting a Groundbreaking Ceremony July 26, 2006 at 10:00 am at the South Crater Road Site (located adjacent to PineHill Plaza). Construction begins this summer for the new 300-bed replacement hospital due to open in the summer of 2008. The new facility will be situated near Interstate 95 on a 45-acre site on South Crater Road, providing patients easier access to the new campus.
New Board Brings Regional Approach to Tourism
There’s a new face to tourism in Virginia’s Gateway Region. As of July 1, the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Petersburg, and the counties of Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, and Prince George have joined forces in a regional tourism marketing initiative – the Petersburg Area Regional Tourism Corporation (PART).
Fact Facts: Did you know?
Virginia's Gateway Region was named one of the nation's top 20 economic development groups in the May issue of Site Selection magazine.
Momentum Campaign Kicks-Off
The Gateway Region launched the public phase of its ambitious, $3.58-million capital campaign with a breakfast celebration Tuesday, July 18 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Colonial Heights. The Momentum: the Power to Shape Our Future campaign is being coordinated by Jeff Wampler of National Community Development Services, Inc.
