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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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Caballero Applies Holistic Vision to Position Colonial Heights

Posted: September 29, 2025

When Dr. Leonardo “Lenny” Caballero talks about economic development, he doesn’t always kick off the […]

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Slate Sets Greensville Future Vision with Opportunity, Investment and Economic Foundation

Posted: September 3, 2025

In building up to her current role as Greensville County’s inaugural economic development director, Natalie […]

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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 […]

Recent Tweets

vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
30 Sep

Dr. Lenny Caballero is reimagining #EconomicDevelopment in Colonial Heights.
💡 Housing, retail, parks, schools & community pride — all part of the plan.

Read how he’s positioning the city for growth 👉: https://ow.ly/ztsN50X4hmE

#OpenForBusiness #ColonialHeights

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
29 Sep

Literacy, math & digital skills = better jobs, stronger families, thriving communities. That’s workforce dev powering VGR’s growth. 💼📈

#WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #OpenForBusiness

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
26 Sep

VGR has been awarded $100K grant from GO Virginia to prepare sites for energy-intensive industries, as we evaluate 10–20 and advance the strongest for future investment. 🚀

👉 Learn more: http://dhcd.virginia.gov/gova

#ShovelReady #OpenForBusiness #GOVirginia

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