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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 ~


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 ~


Virginia’s Offshore Wind Initiative Could Benefit from a Gateway of Support

January 26, 2021 / Blog

VGR can help bridge the gaps and strengthen this revolutionary initiative through its talented workforce, sites and close proximity to the project itself.


Governor Northam Announces Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Civica Inc. to Create 186 New Jobs in City of Petersburg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · January 21, 2021 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that pharmaceutical manufacturer […]


Gro52 Breaks Ground for Startup Hemp Growing Facility

FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE Sussex County Sells 22.5-acre tract off Va. Rt. 460  WAVERLY, Va. — A groundbreaking was held on […]


COVID-19’s Impact on Real Estate, Brewing Plans in Virginia’s Gateway Region

November 11, 2020 / Blog

Entrepreneur Dave McCormack, Founder and Owner of Waukeshaw Development as well as Trapezium Brewing Co. and Demolition Coffee in Old Towne Petersburg, provides an update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts on the economy and how that has affected his businesses in Virginia’s Gateway Region and beyond.