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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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Writing the Next Chapter: Gateway Region Charts Its Future

Posted: March 19, 2026

Some 245 years ago, Petersburg played a small-but-pivotal role in shaping America’s future. In April […]

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Investors Make the Mission Possible

Posted: November 10, 2025

A Conversation between BSV and VGR at Brew & Blossom Across Virginia’s Gateway Region, investors […]

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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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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
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Great night at our Annual Meeting at the Petersburg Public Library last week! Keith Boswell highlighted VGR’s momentum and strategic focus to drive growth across the region. Thanks to all who joined us. #VGR250

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
16 Mar

Virginia’s life sciences ecosystem is acceleratingm, and the Petersburg pharma cluster has been a leader. Phlow, Civica and Novo Nordisk help anchor a powerful manufacturing and innovation hub in the VGR. A huge moment for economic development.
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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
13 Mar

Winning regions today are the ones ready to deliver. Our March newsletter highlights how VGR is positioned with strong sites, infrastructure and workforce partnerships — plus SelectUSA outreach, ag-tech innovation and regional collaboration.

Read more: https://ow.ly/Th0i50Yt487

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