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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

Governor Spanberger Announces Jabil to Open New Manufacturing Facility, Creating 350+ Jobs in Prince George County

Posted: June 3, 2026

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Jabil — an engineering-led, supply chain-enabled manufacturing […]

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Strengthening the Stories of Virginia’s Gateway Region

Posted: May 7, 2026

At its core, economic development is about more than sites, infrastructure and incentives. It’s about […]

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Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization Announces Tom Stansbury, MBA as Entrepreneur in Residence

Posted: April 21, 2026

Colonial Heights, Va. (April 17, 2026) – Virginia’s Gateway Region (VGR) Economic Development Organization announced […]

Recent Tweets

vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
8 Jun

Virginia Agriculture Week celebrates Virginia’s largest private industry and a key part of VGR's economy. From farms and forestry to manufacturing and logistics, agriculture helps drive jobs, investment and growth across our region.

#MakingThings #MovingThings #GrowingThings

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
5 Jun

Last week's announcement was just the beginning! Jabil is now hiring for its new Prince George County facility, where it will create 352 jobs and begin production this fall.

Learn more + apply now: https://ow.ly/Sxl250Z7Llm

#MakingThings #MovingThings #AdvancedManufacturing

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vagatewayregion Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
2 Jun

Love this. 💙

A perfect tribute to a region where we make things and move things – while showcasing the incredible emerging talent from Rowanty Technical Center.

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#LOVEVA #Welders

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