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Dynamic Start: Hopewell’s Economic Development Director Sets the Pace

August 15, 2023 / Blog/ City of Hopewell/ Current News

Charles Bennett, an experienced professional in commercial real estate development and project management, has taken […]


Restoration Bioproducts Breaks Ground in Sussex County to Produce Biochar and Green Energy

WAVERLY, VA, UNITED STATES — Local and state officials joined Restoration Bioproducts yesterday to break ground for […]


Oldest REDO in the Old Dominion Celebrates yet Another Year of Excellence

~ Virginia’s Gateway Region EDO hosts its 61st Annual Meeting at the New Petersburg Public Library ~


Downtown Hopewell Business Pitch Competition Open to the Public

~ Homegrown for Hopewell: Community Business Pitch Competition & Free Business Bootcamp ~


VGR to Celebrate Economic Development Week

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization will be celebrating “Economic Development […]


VGR Advanced Pharma Blog Series: Special Edition

Multiple Grants Support Momentum of Emerging Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Cluster in Gateway Region


Jeffrey D. Stoke Hired as County Administrator

~ County of Prince George, Virginia ~


U.S. Secretary of Commerce Announces Finalists for $1B ‘BBB Regional Challenge’

~ 60 Regional Coalitions will Each Compete for up to $100M in American Rescue Plan […]


API Development: A Core Pharma Cluster Strength  

~ Executive Director of AMPAC Fine Chemicals’ Petersburg, Va. facility discusses the company’s core competency, strength in the ‘Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing’ process ~ 


VGR’s Strategic Communications Recognized in Virginia PR Awards

~ PRSA Richmond Chapter selects VGR for 5 Awards, recognizing the most creative and effective communications strategies and tactics across the Commonwealth. ~