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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Altria
Altria is a Fortune 200 company, proud to call Richmond, Virginia their home. Altria's companies – which have been the undisputed market leaders in the U.S. tobacco industry for decades – include some of the most enduring names in American business: Philip Morris USA, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, and U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, the maker of Copenhagen and Skoal. Altria also owns John Middleton, manufacturer of Black & Mild cigars, Nat Sherman, a super-premium cigarette and cigar business and Nu Mark, an innovation company that makes e-vapor products like Mark Ten.
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Atlantic Constructors
Based in Richmond, Atlantic Constructors draws on the combined strength of the region's leading mechanical and industrial craftsmen. With safety as their guiding principle, they provide industrial and commercial customers a variety of high-quality design, fabrication, installation and maintenance solutions for projects and facilities. With over 580 employees, their broad mix of self-performed services ensures your projects are delivered consistently on time and on budget.
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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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Boitnott Visual Communications
Founded in 1969, BVC specializes in Audio-Visual equipment rental, rental staging, sales and installation. We are located in Richmond, Virginia and offer equipment rental, setup and delivery throughout the east coast.
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Bon Secours Health Systems
In 1966, Bon Secours expanded its mission to provide good help to those in need with the opening of St. Mary's Hospital. In 1995, Richmond Community Hospital joined the Bon Secours Health System, and in 1998, Memorial Regional Medical Center began serving in the Hanover community. Bon Secours further expanded in 2005, adding its 4th hospital in the Greater Richmond area, when St. Francis Medical Center opened in Chesterfield County. In addition to the four hospitals, Bon Secours Richmond includes a college of nursing, a school of medical imaging, and two family practice residency programs.
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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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Country Club of Petersburg
Nestled in the Heart of the Southside, the Country Club of Petersburg is one of the South's most historic and charming country clubs. Founded in 1921, the Club was initially located in the "Walnut Hill" area of Petersburg. CCP combines the best of an exclusive social club atmosphere with the athletic amenities of one of Virginia finest country clubs.
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Crater Vision Center
Crater Vision Center, with over 20 years of experience, offers comprehensive eye examinations and high quality optical goods at reasonable rates. Our professional and trained staff is committed to providing excellent and personalized service to satisfy all your needs.
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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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Dixon Hughes Goodman
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Dixon Hughes Goodman ranks among the top 20 public accounting firms in the nation. With more than 1,800 professionals in 12 states, they combine deep experience with a strong commitment to personal service. DHG is passionate about helping clients succeed — and they do so through a resourceful approach to solving problems, providing solutions and helping clients achieve their goals.
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Dominion Commercial
Dominion Commercial is a Chester, Virginia-based full-service commercial real estate company that handles the sale, leasing and property management of office, retail and industrial properties, as well as multi-family and investment sales throughout Virginia. Dominion Commercial is your real partner for real estate.
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Dominion Resources Services
Dominion is one of the nation's largest producers and transporters of energy, with a portfolio of approximately 23,600 megawatts of generation, 10,900 miles of natural gas transmission, gathering and storage pipeline, and 6,400 miles of electric transmission lines. Their strategy is to be a leading provider of electricity, natural gas and related services to customers in the energy-intensive Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the U.S.
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Draper Aden Associates
Planning and engineering for economic development endeavors for more than 40 years, Draper Aden Associates create a lasting positive impact on communities and regions across Virginia. Successful infrastructure planning assists in attracting investment, jobs and new business development. Whether you require fast-track, design-build or traditional design-bid-build solutions, Draper Aden Associates can help you plan for future growth in your community.
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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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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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Fort Lee Federal Credit Union
Fort Lee Federal Credit Union, founded in 1952, is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative that serves all of your personal banking needs. Fort Lee FCU proudly serves Fort Lee as well as the following cities and counties: Hopewell, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Prince George, Dinwiddie, Chesterfield and Sussex. Fort Lee FCU offers checking accounts, ATM and Visa credit and debit cards, savings and retirement solutions, mortgages, auto loans, insurance options and more. Their convenient services make personal banking easier than ever, with options such as online banking, online bill pay, mobile banking and e-statements.
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Froehling & Robertson, Inc.
Froehling & Robertson, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that provides clients with the full range of services, including, but not limited to, core competencies of construction management, construction materials testing, and environmental and geotechnical engineering. In support of this mission, F&R maintains a fleet of drilling equipment as well as accredited geotechnical and construction material testing laboratories that are utilized by each of their 14 offices. These offices, which are strategically located throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and in Eastern Europe, possess the local resources needed to deliver the quick, efficient and cost-effective service our clients rightfully demand.
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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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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