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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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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
30 Jul

🎉 #NationalInternDay is a great time to remind Virginia's Gateway Region employers about InternshipsVA –a valuable state resource offering grants, recruitment support + tools to build paid internship programs.

🔗 https://www.vedp.org/internshipsva

#WorkforceDevelopment #TalentPipeline

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
29 Jul

From Swift Creek's early mills to today's role as the Tri-Cities' retail hub, Colonial Heights has turned location into opportunity. To celebrate America's 250th, we're highlighting communities whose history still drives our region forward. #VGR250

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Virginia's Gateway Region @vagatewayregion ·
28 Jul

A stronger electric grid means a stronger Virginia economy. ⚡

VGR President & CEO Keith Boswell shares why grid investment is critical to attracting jobs, supporting industry and ensuring every region can compete for future opportunities.

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