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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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Natural resources and early enterprise defines Colonial Heights

Posted: July 28, 2026

For generations, Colonial Heights has been defined by its location. Long before its official establishment […]

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How Movement Shaped Petersburg’s Past – and Guides Its Future

Posted: July 7, 2026

For centuries, Petersburg has been defined by movement – of goods, people, and ideas – […]

VGR250 Campaign Highlights Dynamic Region on the Rise Virginia’s Gateway Region Celebrates 250 Years of Innovation, Resilience & Economic Growth

Posted: July 1, 2026

Colonial Heights, Va. (July 1, 2026) – Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) announces […]

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VGR Board Chair J. Rex Davis joined regional leaders for the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Lee Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony.

Thank you to Col. Richard J. Bendelewski for his service, and welcome to incoming commander Col. Stacy L. King!

#MilitaryPartnership #AtTheReady

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12 Aug

🚢 Vote for the Boat!

Nominated by the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber, Good Ship Brewing & Eatery is one of 7 finalists for Virginia’s 2026 New Restaurant of the Year!

Let’s put a statewide spotlight on Downtown Hopewell.

🗳️ Vote by Aug. 16: https://VOTE.goodshipbrewingco.com

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11 Aug

📬 The August Gateway Connector is out!

VGR250, Virginia’s latest business rankings, forestry, infrastructure, brownfields redevelopment, advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing and more.

Catch up on what’s moving the Gateway Region forward: https://ow.ly/q7NI50Zy6Qv

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