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Virginia's Gateway Region

Virginia's Gateway Region (VGR) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that markets the Tri-Cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg and the surrounding counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry 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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Virginia’s Gateway Region Welcomes Three New Localities to Enhance Economic Development Efforts

Posted: April 17, 2025

April 10, 2025— Colonial Heights, Va. Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) today announced […]

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Richard Bland’s Sydow Focuses on Pivot Points for Student, Economic Success

Posted: March 11, 2025

Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D., knows that students have two paths after they complete their studies […]

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VSU President Underscores Transformative Nature of Education

Posted: January 31, 2025

At the heart of a university mission is providing its graduates with the skills and […]

Recent Tweets

vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
14 Feb

Relationship building is a big part of economic development, as we discuss in our February issue. Read about transformational learning at VSU, new grants to train tech works and boost innovation, and our new officers.

https://ow.ly/cOUI50UZxlO

#mustread #economicdevelopment

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
12 Feb

Your VGR team has grown again!

Welcome to 🌟Sharon Krol🌟, our new special projects manager. She brings with her nearly a quarter-century of experience in higher education🎓. Among her duties will be managing our website and data.

#newhire #welcome #specialprojects

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
11 Feb

The development and growth of the Pharma cluster in the #Petersburg area is big news for VGR. Learn how these companies are working to increase drug accessibility and affordability in this #VEDP article: https://ow.ly/guNs50UWRLg

#ItHappensHere #OpenForBusiness #WeAreReady

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