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Gro52 Breaks Ground for Startup Hemp Growing Facility

FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE Sussex County Sells 22.5-acre tract off Va. Rt. 460  WAVERLY, Va. — A groundbreaking was held on […]


VGR’s Mario Camardella Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — Mario Camardella, Vice President of Business Development for Virginia’s Gateway Region […]


Governor Northam Announces Mount-It! to Locate First East Coast Operation in Prince George County, Creating 85 New Jobs

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Mount-It!, a leading distributor of more than 500 types […]


Virginia’s Gateway Region and CCWA Name Director of Workforce Development

Colonial Heights, Va. — Virginia’s Gateway Region (VGR) and the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) […]


Virginia’s Gateway Region Welcomes New President & CEO

Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Boswell as the organization’s new President & CEO.

With over 30 years of experience in both the private and public sector, Boswell comes to VGR after spending over 20 years working in economic development at the state level. Boswell’s focus on attracting new business, supporting existing business, and collaborating with various federal, state and local authorities to increase job creation and capital investment will serve Virginia’s Gateway Region well as the organization continues to grow and prosper.


Industrial Deal Brings Arizona Firm to Chesterfield

By Michael Thompson, Richmond BizSense For its first foothold on the East Coast, an Arizona-based […]


Steam Bell Beer Works Opens Brewery in Chesterfield

By Brandon Shulleeta, Richmond Times-Dispatch Chesterfield County residents who have been thirsty for beer from […]


Editorial: A Great Investment in Economic Development

The Progress-Index Virginia’s Gateway Region last month celebrated its 55th anniversary, but more importantly marked […]


VGR Recognized as One of the Best Economic Development Agencies in Virginia

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA – Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) has been recognized in […]


VGR to Celebrate Economic Development Week, Hold Public Office Hours

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA – Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) will be celebrating Economic […]