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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

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

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 […]

Recent Tweets

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Virginia’s Gateway Region 🎄✨

Thank you for a year of collaboration and progress. Here’s to new opportunities ahead in 2026!

Momentum defines this moment for VGR. From LEGO’s investment and logistics expansion to energy innovation and workforce development, our region is translating statewide recognition into real results and celebrating 65 years of progress+partnership. #VAEconomy #Workforce #Momentum

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A little holiday magic from the Gateway Region and one of our newest members! 🥣✨

VGR shared Brunswick Stew — and a visit from Stewie — with our friends at VEDP. Brunswick County is the official home of this Southern specialty.

#OfficialBrunswickStew #MadeInVirginia

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