Beck Leads Emporia’s Economic Development with Heart and Vision
In the City of Emporia, economic development is about more than attracting businesses: It’s building […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Richard Bland’s Sydow Focuses on Pivot Points for Student, Economic Success
Debbie L. Sydow, Ph.D., knows that students have two paths after they complete their studies […]
VSU President Underscores Transformative Nature of Education
At the heart of a university mission is providing its graduates with the skills and […]
Critical Minerals Producer to Reactivate Operations in Virginia
Critical Minerals Producer to Reactivate Operations in VirginiaAtlantic Strategic Minerals to invest over $50 million […]
Virginia’s Gateway Region Announces New Board Members
Virginia’s Gateway Region Announces New Board Members Dr. Ted Raspiller of JTCC Named Chairman Colonial […]
Milkman Makes a Comeback as Dairy Company Arrives in Midlothian
Oberweis Dairy, an Illinois-based milk and ice cream company, is expanding its operations into the Richmond area. It has leased 12,000 square feet of warehouse space in Midlothian, from which it will dispatch a herd of delivery drivers to drop glass-bottled milk on the doorsteps of local residences.
Virginia’s Gateway Region Celebrates 5-Year Plan for Growth and Creation of 500 Jobs
Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) welcomed over 100 business and community leaders to commemorate another year of success and achievement working together to create jobs and support local business at their 56th Annual Meeting last week.
VGR Board of Directors Chairman Victor Branch (Bank of America), VGR Board Advisory Member Dr. Makola Abdullah (Virginia State Univeristy) and VGR Board Member Frederick Harry, Jr. (AdvanSix) welcomed guests to the event, shedding light on the importance of VGR’s work in the region and their insightful five-year strategic plan to create 3,000 jobs by 2020.