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Virginia's Gateway Region
Virginia's Gateway Region (VGR) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that markets the cities of Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell and Petersburg and the surrounding counties of Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Prince George and Sussex. VGR fosters regional prosperity through business growth, powerful partnerships and delivering innovative resources to its communities, and focuses its efforts on new and existing business investment and job creation.
Recent Posts
Investors Make the Mission Possible
A Conversation between BSV and VGR at Brew & Blossom Across Virginia’s Gateway Region, investors […]
Caballero Applies Holistic Vision to Position Colonial Heights
When Dr. Leonardo “Lenny” Caballero talks about economic development, he doesn’t always kick off the […]
Slate Sets Greensville Future Vision with Opportunity, Investment and Economic Foundation
In building up to her current role as Greensville County’s inaugural economic development director, Natalie […]
Recent Tweets
Grateful Winter Storm Fern spared our region the worst this weekend. These winter scenes from The Progress-Index capture a quiet moment in #PetersburgVA ❄️ Continue to stay safe and follow state emergency guidance, and share your snow photos with us.
🎰 Feeling lucky in Petersburg!
VGR attended last night's opening of the temporary Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia — another big milestone for a project bringing jobs, energy & economic momentum to the Gateway Region.
🍀 #FeelingLucky #EconomicDevelopment #Tourism #Jobs