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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.
Recent Posts
How Movement Shaped Petersburg’s Past – and Guides Its Future
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
Colonial Heights, Va. (July 1, 2026) – Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) announces […]
Governor Spanberger Announces Jabil to Open New Manufacturing Facility, Creating 350+ Jobs in Prince George County
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Jabil — an engineering-led, supply chain-enabled manufacturing […]
Recent Tweets
For 60+ years, the Bank of Southside Virginia has helped lead VGR, with board service dating back to our founding in the 1960s. Today, Will Clements serves as VGR's treasurer.
Great story by Wayne Covil on this 121-year-old institution!
Watch now:
Congratulations to the Commonwealth, @VEDPVirginia, and all VA economic developers on Virginia being named the # 3 business-friendly state in the U.S.!
🏗️ Momentum is becoming reality. This month's VGR newsletter highlights projects under construction across the region, plus:
🧬 BIO 2026
🚢 Port of Virginia's deeper shipping channel
See what's moving our region forward: https://ow.ly/Lz8B50Zlm8b
#EconDevelopment #OpenForBusiness