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Virginia's Gateway Region

Virginia's Gateway Region (VGR) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization that markets the Tri-Cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg and the surrounding counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry 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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VSU President Underscores Transformative Nature of Education

Posted: January 31, 2025

At the heart of a university mission is providing its graduates with the skills and […]

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Brightpoint President Sees Role in Powering Region’s Economic Growth

Posted: November 13, 2024

As the new president of Brightpoint Community College, William “Bill” Fiege, Ph.D., recognizes that educating […]

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Rex Davis: From Family Business to Regional Leadership

Posted: September 9, 2024

Through his family’s business rooted in Sussex County since 1956, Rex Davis knows firsthand how […]

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
14 Feb

Relationship building is a big part of economic development, as we discuss in our February issue. Read about transformational learning at VSU, new grants to train tech works and boost innovation, and our new officers.

https://ow.ly/cOUI50UZxlO

#mustread #economicdevelopment

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
12 Feb

Your VGR team has grown again!

Welcome to 🌟Sharon Krol🌟, our new special projects manager. She brings with her nearly a quarter-century of experience in higher education🎓. Among her duties will be managing our website and data.

#newhire #welcome #specialprojects

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
11 Feb

The development and growth of the Pharma cluster in the #Petersburg area is big news for VGR. Learn how these companies are working to increase drug accessibility and affordability in this #VEDP article: https://ow.ly/guNs50UWRLg

#ItHappensHere #OpenForBusiness #WeAreReady

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