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10.21.25

Nearly 100 attendees joined VGR + Virginia Bio for Biotech & Beer on the rooftop of Hotel #Petersburg! 🍻

Manufacturers, suppliers & advocates connected to explore new ways to grow Virginia’s biotech & life sciences sector. 🌇

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VGR’s Alex Wood attended #VMA25 at the Port of Virginia, where Gov. Youngkin emphasized continued investment in maritime infrastructure: “You don’t build infrastructure overnight.” 🚢
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There’s no better time to explore VGR! 🎡🍂
🎠 Dinwiddie County Fair, Oct. 17–19
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