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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

Posted: November 10, 2025

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

Posted: September 29, 2025

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

Posted: September 3, 2025

In building up to her current role as Greensville County’s inaugural economic development director, Natalie […]

Recent Tweets

vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
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2026 is off to a strong start for VGR. 🚀

Our Feb. newsletter highlights:
✔️ Leadership transitions & collaboration
✔️ Temporary opening of Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia
✔️ Federal & GO Virginia investments
✔️ Workforce + infrastructure progress

👉 : https://ow.ly/x4az50YbYb1

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
6 Feb

The new Live! Change Maker program at Live! Casino Virginia supports local nonprofits through guest donations — and the first quarterly beneficiary is the Virginia State University Foundation, helping expand student access and opportunities. 🇺🇸📚

#CommunityGiving

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
5 Feb

This #BlackHistoryMonth, VGR recognizes the Black innovators, entrepreneurs and workers who have helped shape our region’s economy and continue to drive progress today. Economic development means expanding opportunity and building inclusive growth for every community here.

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