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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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Investors Make the Mission Possible

Posted: November 10, 2025

A Conversation between BSV and VGR at Brew & Blossom Across Virginia’s Gateway Region, investors […]

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Caballero Applies Holistic Vision to Position Colonial Heights

Posted: September 29, 2025

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

Posted: September 3, 2025

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

Recent Tweets

vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
29 Nov

Small businesses employ nearly half of American workers, and they’re the backbone of our regional economy. 💼

As you shop for the holidays or grab a meal out, choose local. 🛍️🍽️ And keep supporting small businesses all year long.

#SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopLocal

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
27 Nov

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the momentum we’ve built together in 2025. 🤝🏗️ From supporting local businesses to attracting new investment, partnership is powering our region forward.

Wishing everyone a warm and restful holiday! 🍂🦃

#Thanksgiving #EconomicDevelopment

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
26 Nov

Huge congrats to Service Center Metals's Lightning Rod for winning the Primary Metal Industries category at the 2025 VA Manufacturing Cup! 🏆⚙️ The VMA event honors the "Coolest Thing Made in Virginia." A great win for Prince George County manufacturing!
📸 Service Center Metals

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