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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Announces Finalists for $1B ‘BBB Regional Challenge’

~ 60 Regional Coalitions will Each Compete for up to $100M in American Rescue Plan […]


VGR Hosts ‘Downtown Strategies’ in Region

~ Virginia’s Gateway Region helps communities focus on their downtown business districts ~


Service Center Metals to Invest $101.7 Million in Prince George County, Creating 94 New Jobs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 14, 2021 RICHMOND, VA. — Governor Ralph Northam today announced that […]


VGR’s Strategic Communications Recognized in Virginia PR Awards

~ PRSA Richmond Chapter selects VGR for 5 Awards, recognizing the most creative and effective communications strategies and tactics across the Commonwealth. ~


VGR Launches Campaign to Market Gateway Region for Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

~ As cluster emerges, campaign aims to connect a variety of audiences and raise awareness ~


How Pharmaceutical Innovation is Transforming Virginia’s Gateway Region

~ A surge of fresh energy and opportunities are attracting new residents and businesses to the Petersburg area. Here’s what it means for the region – and why you might want to come along for the ride ~ (Photo Credit: Daniel Jones)


Governor Northam Announces Landmark Virginia Company to Expand in Sussex County, Doubling Production of Iconic Gourmet Peanuts

~ Virginia Diner will invest over $4.5 million to grow manufacturing and distribution operation ~


VGR Leads Application Process, Secures $1.63M Site Development Grant

~ A total of 11 Gateway Region sites are to be developed and ready for business ~


Young Startup Partners with Oldest Regional Economic Development Organization in Virginia

~ VGR, EDai to collaborate on advancing emerging pharmaceutical cluster in Gateway Region ~


Surry County, Virginia Hires New Director of Economic Development

Surry County recently announced the hiring of Yoti Jabri as Director of Economic Development. Mr. […]