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We’re proud to support local outreach across Southside VA.

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From Portland’s Mass Timber Conference 🌲

Simon Chapman (VEDP) + David Leonard (VGR) sharing why VA and Gateway Region win. VA sits in Southeast “wood basket” (60% of U.S. harvest), fueling $21B industry rooted 400+ years in timber exports.

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New legislation could limit VA’s ability to compete for data center investment. nIn this commentary, VGR’s Keith Boswell + ED leaders statewide warn changing incentive policies midstream risks opportunity for communities beyond NoVA.

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