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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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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 […]

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Beck Leads Emporia’s Economic Development with Heart and Vision

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

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

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Today is #NEMSAD — National Essential Medicine Shortage Awareness Day. Let’s keep working toward a future without drug shortages. #StoptheShortages

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Greensville County’s economic development director, Natalie Slate, is shaping a bold vision for growth. From MAMaC to workforce readiness, she’s driving opportunity & investment.

Read her story ➡️ https://ow.ly/vvLZ50WQFy9.

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In Virginia’s Gateway Region, on-the-job training = paycheck + skills + confidence. A win for workers & employers. 💼

#WorkforceDevelopmentMonth #OnTheJobTraining #20Years #NAWDP

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