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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.

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Recent Posts

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Beck Leads Emporia’s Economic Development with Heart and Vision

Posted: July 21, 2025

In the City of Emporia, economic development is about more than attracting businesses: It’s building […]

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From Timber to Technology, Reynolds Eyes Future for Brunswick County

Posted: June 24, 2025

For Alfreda Jarrett Reynolds, having Brunswick County join Virginia’s Gateway Region made sense, both naturally […]

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces The LEGO Group to Establish Warehouse and Distribution Center in Prince George 

Posted: May 12, 2025

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · May 8, 2025   […]

Recent Tweets

Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
19 Aug

Welcome back, students! 🎓✨ As classes begin at VSU, Brightpoint & Richard Bland, we’re cheering you on. From your first first day to your last first day, set your goals, work hard and know that great career opportunities are waiting here in the Gateway Region. #BackToSchool

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
15 Aug

We’ve already surpassed our Transformative Growth 2025 goals, now we’re shaping our next 5-year strategy for VGR. Inside the August newsletter:
📈 Emporia’s growth story
🏆 Virginia ranked #4 for business
💼 Workforce & infrastructure wins

Read it all ⬇
https://ow.ly/nxQ750WEwGU

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
14 Aug

From 🚜 to 🚀 ideas: VGR’s ops mtg at the Keystone Truck & Tractor Museum featured Kip Hart of StartupVirginia, a nonprofit hub helping innovators learn, collaborate & grow. Supporting forward-thinking businesses = building a stronger Gateway Region. 💡

#OpenForBiz #LetsDoThis

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