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Editorial: A Great Investment in Economic Development

The Progress-Index Virginia’s Gateway Region last month celebrated its 55th anniversary, but more importantly marked […]


VGR Recognized as One of the Best Economic Development Agencies in Virginia

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA – Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) has been recognized in […]


VGR to Celebrate Economic Development Week, Hold Public Office Hours

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA – Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) will be celebrating Economic […]


VGR Celebrates 55th Anniversary, Creation of Over 10,000 Jobs

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA – Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) welcomed more than 100 […]


Local Nonprofit Celebrates 55 Years of Regional Economic Development

For Immediate Release: March 31, 2016   COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA – Virginia's Gateway Region Economic […]


New ‘Boathouse’ Restaurant Reserves its Spot at Iconic Hopewell Location

By Alex Trihias, The Progress-Index HOPEWELL — A new restaurant was announced at the Hopewell […]


New Expansions Underway at Service Center Metals in Prince George

By John Reid Blackwell, Richmond Times-Dispatch Service Center Metals, a manufacturing company in Prince George […]


Cambria Hotel to Anchor Petersburg Redevelopment Project, Mama J’s Kitchen May Open Inside

By Gregory J. Gilligan, Richmond Times-Dispatch A Cambria hotel & suites will anchor a mixed-use […]


Registration Now Open for VGR’s 55th Anniversary Celebration


VGR Honored by The Cameron Foundation for Organizational Management Excellence

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA – On Oct. 22, 2015, Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) […]