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📢 VGR just welcomed 3 new communities – Emporia, Brunswick & Greensville – as we grow regional strength & appeal to global investors. 🚀 New industries + opportunities and Virginia ranked #1 again in workforce training!

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Fort Lee’s recent renaming honors Pvt. Fitz Lee & reaffirms its role as a regional economic engine. VGR’s Keith Boswell joined Maj. Gen. Donahue to mark the milestone. The base supports jobs, workforce pipelines & industry growth across Southern Virginia.

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