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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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Strengthening the Stories of Virginia’s Gateway Region

Posted: May 7, 2026

At its core, economic development is about more than sites, infrastructure and incentives. It’s about […]

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Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization Announces Tom Stansbury, MBA as Entrepreneur in Residence

Posted: April 21, 2026

Colonial Heights, Va. (April 17, 2026) – Virginia’s Gateway Region (VGR) Economic Development Organization announced […]

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Writing the Next Chapter: Gateway Region Charts Its Future

Posted: March 19, 2026

Some 245 years ago, Petersburg played a small-but-pivotal role in shaping America’s future. In April […]

Recent Tweets

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14 May

Congratulations to Natalie Slate of Greensville County on being recognized in Southern Business & Development magazine’s Southern Economic Development Hall of Fame. She joins VGR's Keith Boswell among the latest inductees.

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13 May

Southern Business & Development magazine has named VGR's Keith Boswell to its Southern Economic Development Hall of Fame. This proud moment reflects the partnerships driving growth across VGR.

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12 May

Strong regional storytelling starts with strong partnerships. Our recent Coffee & Connect event brought together media professionals and community leaders for a conversation on sharing the stories shaping Virginia’s Gateway Region.

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