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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 ·
26 Aug

Great turnout last week as we welcomed Emporia, Brunswick County & Greensville County to VGR! 🎉 Thanks to our economic development partners for sharing what’s ahead. Exciting times for the expanded region! 🌟

#OpenForBusiness #MoreOpportunities

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
22 Aug

The VGR team joined Del. Carrie Coyner, Lingerfelt & Prince George Economic Development to celebrate the Tripoint grand opening! 🎉

👉 340K+ sq. ft. available
👉 Reach 50% of U.S. consumers in 1-day drive
👉 73 miles from the Port of VA

#GatewayRegion #EconomicDevelopment

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
21 Aug

Virginia-born. Family-grown. Future-focused. 🌟

The story of SW Funk Industrial Contractors is a legacy of integrity and innovation, with roots in VGR and now extending across the Mid-Atlantic.

👉 https://ow.ly/vkz150WJ6FG

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