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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

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 

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

April 10, 2025— Colonial Heights, Va. Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) today announced […]

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📢 VGR just welcomed 3 new communities – Emporia, Brunswick & Greensville – as we grow regional strength & appeal to global investors. 🚀 New industries + opportunities and Virginia ranked #1 again in workforce training!

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July is #IndependentRetailerMonth! 🛍️ Support the businesses that keep your community strong — from family-run shops to locally owned franchises. Every $1 spent locally returns $0.67 to your community. 💵

#ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #BuyIndependent

Fort Lee’s recent renaming honors Pvt. Fitz Lee & reaffirms its role as a regional economic engine. VGR’s Keith Boswell joined Maj. Gen. Donahue to mark the milestone. The base supports jobs, workforce pipelines & industry growth across Southern Virginia.

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