VGR’s valued partners have been instrumental in the region’s economic development progress since the organization’s establishment over 55 years ago. Today, VGR is supported by over 100 companies and organizations representing all industries. Learn more about each individual partners below.
Partners
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AdvanSix
AdvanSix’s Hopewell facility is one of the world’s largest single-site producers of caprolactam, the primary feedstock in the production of nylon polymer used in carpet fibers, plastics and films. Hopewell is a global leader in the development and production of ammonium sulfate fertilizers, which AdvanSix sells for both crop and turf applications under the Sulf-N® brand.
The plant also produces a wide range of chemical intermediates, including Nadone® cyclohexanone, Naxol® cyclohexanol, sulfuric acid, specialty oximes, ammonia and carbon dioxide.
The Hopewell facility employs more than 750 highly-skilled workers and is one of Virginia’s largest exporters.
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AdvantaStaff
AdvantaStaff is in the business of putting qualified workers where clients need them most. They believe a prepared workforce is the backbone of the economy. Every day AdvantaStaff recruits, prepares and puts to work a small army of good people – ready to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.
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Anthem
At Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield we understand our health connects us to each other. What we all do impacts those around us. So Anthem is dedicated to delivering better care to our members, providing greater value to our customers and helping improve the health of our communities.
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Ashton Creek Vineyard
Back in 2006, The Thibault's decided to call 9 acres along the Jefferson Davis Highway home.
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With a little luck and a lot of hard work along the way, Ashton Creek Vineyard opened it's tasting room doors 10 years later in the fall of 2016.
Ashton Creek Vineyard is family owned and operated. We've been proud to serve our community while always honoring our place, purpose, and the people who make it all possible.
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Atlantic Constructors
Based in Richmond, Va, Atlantic Constructors is Central Virginia’s leading construction and service provider for commercial and industrial markets. Safety, Quality and Productivity are guiding principles and Self-Performance is always a key factor in the company’s successful projects. ACI’s highly automated 130,000 square foot fabrication shop and 30,000 square foot office complex also serves as headquarters. Approximately 700+ highly skilled trades/employees provide turn-key solutions for:
Structural Steel
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Fire Protection
Process Piping
Millwright/Rigging
Fabrication
Airport Services
HVAC/Plumbing
Green/LEED
Fire Alarm
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Bank of America
Bank of America brings the power of their human and financial capital to transform communities into vibrant, desirable places for people to live, work and raise families. They have a strong commitment to the communities and regions in which they live and work. Through lending, investing, advising, transacting and employment, Bank of America provides valuable resources to customers and clients around the world.
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Bank of Southside Virginia
The Bank of Southside Virginia is a locally owned, full-service commercial bank. The bank attributes its success to high quality customer service, a forward thinking atmosphere and a strong commitment to the communities and people it serves. BSV is one of the technological leaders in the area, but still maintains a personal touch with customers.
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BB&T
Building on a tradition of excellence in community banking that stretches back to 1872, BB&T continues to offer clients a complete range of financial services including banking, lending, insurance, trust and wealth management solutions. They invite you to learn more about them, the company and their philosophy.
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Boar’s Head Provisions
Since Boar's Head Provisions was founded in 1905, much has changed in the world. While many have learned to cut corners, Boar's Head is happy to say they haven't changed with the times. Over 100 years later, they are still using only the finest ingredients: pure pork, poultry and beef, combined with real spices, and award winning cheeses made with the freshest ingredients. Boar's Head never use by-products, fillers, artificial flavors, colors or added trans fat. They are also proud to say that their premium deli meats, cheeses and condiments are all gluten free. Quite simply, Boar's Head wouldn't put anything in their products that you wouldn't put on your family's table.
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Carter Myers Automotive
Carter Myers Automotive is a fourth generation, family-owned business proudly serving Virginians since 1924. After more than 90 years in the automotive industry, the family's traditional values of integrity, respect and customer service are still the hallmarks by which they do business. The eight dealerships, 11 franchises and 450 employee-owners are committed to customer satisfaction. With a variety of products, a huge selection and financing that fits, they are there to meet your needs.
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Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
The Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce is an influential and effective business advocacy group in Chesterfield County, representing more than 500 unique businesses from mom and pop shops to corporate centers. Established in 1998, the chamber is still host to its founders and the next generation of local business and civic leaders. The Chesterfield Chamber works hard every day to maintain its foundation of commitment and passion to business advocacy and growth.
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Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce
The Colonial Heights Chamber of Commerce is committed to adding value to its members, the community and local schools. The chamber is an organization of 450 members, consisting of business owners, managers, government officials, school representatives, retirees and concerned citizens who together strive to improve the economic climate of the community.
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Columbia Gas of Virginia
Columbia Gas of Virginia, with headquarters in Chesterfield County, is one of seven energy-distribution companies of NiSource Inc. They serve more than 250,000 residential, industrial and government customers in 86 communities, making them the third-largest natural gas utility in Virginia.
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Community College Workforce Alliance
The Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) is the workforce development partnership between John Tyler Community College and Reynolds Community College serving the economic development and workforce needs in four cities and 12 counties of Central Virginia. The organization provides non-credit training, custom-designed instruction, consulting, skills assessments and educational programs. CCWA offers on-line registration, customer support and courses delivered by expert adjunct faculty in three convenient locations, at employer sites and on-line.
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Dinwiddie County Chamber of Commerce
The Dinwiddie County Chamber of Commerce was organized by a group of active business leaders within the community in 2006. Up until then, there was no active voice for businesses within the county or for those seeking to do business in the county. A little over a year later, the vision of seven individuals evolved into a fully-functioning chamber of commerce with monthly networking opportunities and special events serving business members. The chamber is led by forward-thinking leaders who care about the business industry in Dinwiddie County, but who also understand and appreciate the unique rural and community traits that have long-kept Dinwiddie County a special place to live, work and play.
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Dominion Resources Services
More than 7 million customers in 20 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to sustainable, reliable, affordable and safe energy and to achieving net zero carbon dioxide and methane emissions from its power generation and gas infrastructure operations by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.
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Edward Jones
Edward Jones is a different kind of investment firm. To them, face time and think time make sense. They meet with you to learn your individual needs so they can develop a strategy to help you achieve your long-term financial goals. So, whether you want to plan for retirement, save for college, reduce your tax bills or ensure you have income to cover your expenses, you can expect personalized service and long-term investing strategies instead of the latest investment fads. Join the nearly 7 million investors who know. Contact Edward Jones today to help develop an investment strategy that makes sense for you.
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Ernst & Young
At EY, our purpose is Building a Better Working World. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
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Evonik
Evonik is one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies. They don’t produce car tires, mattresses, tablets, or animal feed. However, these end products contain Evonik products – like 4,000 others, too. Often, it’s just a small amount that Evonik contributes, but that’s exactly what makes the difference. This is how Evonik makes tires more fuel-efficient, mattresses bouncier, tablets more effective, and animal nutrition healthier. That’s specialty chemicals. And Evonik is one of the best in the world.
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Ford Agency, Inc.
Ford Agency, Inc. is home to big ideas, big hearts and even bigger dreams. The agency is committed to community support, and have proven so by helping to make Hopewell a better place to live and work. As a community oriented business since 1935, people have come to know and trust the agency with their real estate needs. The Ford Agency provides the best professional service they can and are willing to work with people to meet their needs.
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Goya Foods
Goya Foods provides consumers across the U.S., the Caribbean and abroad with a comprehensive choice of Latino foods designed to fit into the full range of Hispanic tastes and preferences. The company offers a full host of products ranging from condiments, pantry items, beverages and frozen foods representing all of Latin America.
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GrayCo
GrayCo is a premier real estate investment firm with an operating platform throughout the Southeastern United States. For over a century, their company focus has been to preserve and grow owners' capital as well as build and preserve a reputation for integrity, quality and fairness in dealing with investors, owners, partners and associates.
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Harlan Construction
Since 1964, Harlan Construction has specialized in commercial and industrial construction in central Virginia. As a high-end general contractor, they provide a reliable level of professionalism. By seamlessly integrating with your workday, they are able to get the job done without disrupting the efficiency of your business.
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Hollingsworth Companies
The Hollingsworth Companies Industrial Building Program doesn’t just build industrial facilities, they build businesses. Because they are likely to own all the real estate surrounding any of their facilities that you might select, they take a very serious interest in making sure your business is successful and growing. The Hollingsworth Companies business grows when your business thrives, so it is only natural for them to want to see you succeed. The list of creative solutions to business challenges is as long as their 50 years of combined experience, and it will continue to get longer.
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Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce
The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce exists to create connections and provide solutions to encourage business growth in the region. The chamber ensures the vitality of the community through a dynamic member network, offering breadth of knowledge and depth of experience. They offer monthly networking/educational programs, signature events, community philanthropy challenges and numerous opportunities to network at ribbon cuttings, after hours and community special events. There are opportunities to lead volunteer activities in the chamber and be a support member of a committee. The chamber is also responsible for the management of the H/PG Visitor Center, a certified Virginia Tourism Corporation site for locals and the traveling public.
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J.T. Morriss & Son, Inc.
With four chapels to serve you, J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes is the most convenient funeral home in the area. All four locations in Petersburg, Hopewell, Chesterfield and Dinwiddie offer comfortable facilities for family and friends to gather and parking is spacious and well lit in the evenings. They also offer advance planning, memorial, burial, cremation, pets and aftercare services.
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John Tyler Community College
For the last 40 years, John Tyler Community College has been serving the community as a public two-year institution of higher education. The College offers a variety of programs and services, with a focus on primarily serving the residents of the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg, as well as the counties of Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry and Sussex.
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Leete Tire & Auto Center
Leete Tire & Auto Center has spent the last 74 years delivering extensive auto repairs to satisfied customers throughout central Virginia. They focus on building strong customer relationships and providing the highest quality of workmanship on each and every automotive or truck repair.
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Milestone Financial Solutions
Milestone Financial Solutions is a trusted resource for retirement and financial planning, business succession planning, long-term care, and group and individual health insurance. Based in Chesterfield County, Milestone has built its reputation on a longer term commitment to the financial planning process and a focus on the unique needs of each client. They are dedicated to helping individuals and businesses build and protect their assets. Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through The Leaders Group, Inc. Securities Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC; TLG Advisors, Inc. Registered Investment Advisor; 26 W. Dry Creek Circle, Suite 800, Littleton, CO 80120, (303)797-9080. Milestone Financial is not affiliated with The Leaders Group, Inc.
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Mitchell, Wiggins & Company
Founded in 1944, Mitchell, Wiggins & Company is a central Virginia firm with offices in Richmond and Petersburg. Their 10 partners and more than 50 employees deliver client-centered services and guidance to nonprofit organizations and closely held businesses in a variety of industries.
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Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers
Become a Partner
Our partners form a network of business and community leaders that keep the organization on course with its mission and take active roles in pursuing economic development opportunities for the region. We believe a strong partnership between the private and public sectors is essential to sustainable economic growth. This, besides automatic inclusion in our Business Council and opportunities to serve on its Board of Directors, partners support the organization’s ongoing business attraction and local community and business development efforts. Don’t just take our word for it. Hear what current partners have to say.
Benefits
Making a Difference
By supporting VGR, partners support a robust program of work and a dedicated team of individuals driven to fulfill the organization’s mission. Our work directly impacts the quality of life for area residents by fostering business growth and job creation and pursuing continued development of regional infrastructure, assets and amenities. VGR’s services to businesses of all sizes diversify the region’s economy, maximize local innovation and create and groom employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Simply put, donations make all of VGR’s activities possible and impacts lives of the area’s citizens.
Involvement
VGR’s impact is greater than the sum of its parts and partners. As we deliver core programs in line with our mission, we also rely on the expertise of partners to help address specific business needs as they arise. Whether it’s a technical engineering question, staffing needs, small business financing, or serving as a mentor to local entrepreneurs, partners have the opportunity to take an activerole and make a substantial difference in the region’s economic landscape.
Growth
By serving companies that have located in the region recently like Rolls-Royce, Sabra and Amazon.com, and the those that have long called the region home like Honeywell, DuPont and Ashland, VGR does its part to inject new jobs and capital investment into the region, ultimately providing cash and customers for local goods and services.
Knowledge
VGR partners benefit from the knowledge accumulated while working new and existing business projects. They have access to special industry and market research and are the first to know about the latest events and company announcements that shape the regional economy.
Exposure
VGR features partners on its website and media output, and offers opportunities for both sponsorship and business-to-business leader networking events throughout the year. The organization also hosts many events that provide training and networking opportunities.
What Partners Are Saying
“Partnership and collaboration are the foundation for progress. We understand and value our partnership and its impact on local companies.”
-Victor Branch, Richmond Market President, Bank of America
“Our partnership with Gateway has been influential in ensuring that the workforce here in the region is industry ready. Now more than ever, workforce is the number one factor in a company’s location decision – our efforts speak to that and the Gateway Region supports our work.”
-Chris Chandler, President, AdvantaStaff
VGR in Action
With the assistance of VGR staff, partners and leadership each year, companies transition from open-minded prospects evaluating multiple regions worldwide into satisfied Gateway Region residents. Below are just a sampling of case studies from recent years.
Moss Motors | Sabra Dipping Company | Wood Fuel Developers