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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

Thank you to the Emporia Rotary Club for hosting VGR’s Keith Boswell recently. Great conversation about how Virginia’s Gateway Region is supporting economic growth in the City of Emporia and why regional collaboration matters.

#OpenForBusiness #EmporiaVA #EconomicDevelopment

Amy Everett joined @VEDP & Virginia Beach EDA at the SelectUSA Building Bridges to the USA roadshow in the Netherlands & Belgium – promoting foreign direct investment. The initiative connects international companies with U.S. expansion opportunities, including in our region.

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As America nears its 250th anniversary, #PresidentsDay has special meaning in Virginia — home to 8 U.S. presidents, including George Washington. 🇺🇸

Leadership and legacy run deep here in the Gateway Region.

#VGR250

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