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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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From Timber to Technology, Reynolds Eyes Future for Brunswick County

Posted: June 24, 2025

For Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds, having Brunswick County join Virginia’s Gateway Region made sense, both naturally […]

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces The LEGO Group to Establish Warehouse and Distribution Center in Prince George 

Posted: May 12, 2025

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · May 8, 2025   […]

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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 […]

Recent Tweets

Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
11 Jul

Virginia ranks No. 4 in CNBC’s Top States for Business! We’re still #𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📚 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 #𝟮 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 🚧, key drivers of biz investment. With record growth & top talent pipeline, Virginia continues to lead. 💼🏆
#OpenForBusiness

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
9 Jul

🚀 Workforce development is a big winner in Virginia’s Gateway Region!

Two GO Virginia grants will:
🔹 Launch Career Labs in local middle schools
🔹 Expand high school certifications in manufacturing & robotics

#GOVirginia #WorkforceReady #VGRgrowth #TalentPipeline

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
8 Jul

A massive new water tower is rising over Petersburg, part of a $55M upgrade to support housing, industry and fire protection.💧 With a 100-year lifespan, this tower is key to growth in SE Petersburg.

#PetersburgVA #Infrastructure #FutureReady

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