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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.
Recent Posts
Writing the Next Chapter: Gateway Region Charts Its Future
Some 245 years ago, Petersburg played a small-but-pivotal role in shaping America’s future. In April […]
Investors Make the Mission Possible
A Conversation between BSV and VGR at Brew & Blossom Across Virginia’s Gateway Region, investors […]
Caballero Applies Holistic Vision to Position Colonial Heights
When Dr. Leonardo “Lenny” Caballero talks about economic development, he doesn’t always kick off the […]
Recent Tweets
VGR was in Williamsburg last week for #VEDA Spring Conference, connecting with partners across VA and keeping momentum strong. Great to hear from Sec. of Commerce & Trade Carrie Chenery on collaboration + execution as we compete nationally. Onward to America’s 250th 🇺🇸 #VGR250
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The secret sauce is back. 🍖
King’s Barbecue has reopened in Petersburg after 3 years, and the crowds showed what this local legend means to the community. Welcome back to an icon.
#PetersburgVA