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Virginia's Gateway Region

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Virginia's Gateway Region

is a Regional Organization serving 9 localities in the –Petersburg, .

This page is dedicated to sharing news and events about our seven communities: Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince George, Surry and Sussex. Check us out to get information on what's going on - there's always something from professional development events to festivals and fairs!

11/12/2025

Investors make the mission possible.

During a recent morning at Brew and Blossom Co in , Will Clements of BSV, The Bank of Southside Virginia sat down with VGR's Keith Boswell to talk about how long-term investment strengthens our communities, creates opportunities and shapes the future of the region.

From the bank’s 120-year legacy to the continued growth of VGR's expanded footprint, this conversation highlights how working together accelerates progress.

Read the full conversation: https://ow.ly/LP0u50XpK6Y

11/11/2025

Today, and every day, we honor those who serve. With U.S. Army Fort Lee calling our region home, we are grateful for the veterans and military families who strengthen our communities and protect our nation. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

11/07/2025

VGR was on the road this week to meet with our partners at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP). The visit continued our quarterly series aimed at educating VEDP staff on the progress, momentum and available sites across our region.

Brian Moore of Petersburg and Natalie Slate of Greensville County shared updates and answered many great questions. Collaboration like this keeps our region moving forward!

11/06/2025

🎉 VGR was excited to join partners and community leaders for the ribbon cutting of the Live Casino Petersburg in .

This center will be the hub for hiring as the region prepares for the opening of the temporary Live! Casino in early 2026.

And the work starts now →
Join the Job Fair, where applicants can walk in, apply, interview, and even receive offers on the spot.
📍 1501 W. Washington St., Petersburg
🗓️ Job Fair continues through Saturday

We're excited to see the energy, jobs and tourism this project will bring to our region!

11/04/2025

Make time to cast your vote - it's our civic responsibility.

10/31/2025

🎰 Big news for Petersburg!

Live! Casino Virginia is bringing jobs and excitement to the Gateway Region!

Mark your calendar now for next week's walk-in job fair where you can apply, interview and maybe even walk out with an offer on the spot!

🗓️ Thursday–Saturday, Nov. 6–8
📍 Recruitment Center, 1501 W. Washington St., Petersburg

Don’t miss your chance to join as the temporary casino opens in early 2026!

10/30/2025

🌍✈️ This week saw Virginia's Gateway Region overseas at , one of the world’s premier pharmaceutical-industry events where the global supply chain comes together to connect and collaborate.

Our networking breakfast featured an outstanding presentation by Phlow Corporation’s Andrew Carpenter on the company’s growth in Petersburg, which demonstrated the real momentum happening in our region!

A big shout-out to VGR’s Tom Scott and our partners at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, and for coming together at the event. Also thanks to Petersburg's Brian Moore for welcoming guests and setting the stage for serious collaboration.

This is exactly the kind of global outreach that helps spotlight our region’s strengths — from workforce readiness to advanced manufacturing to innovation ecosystems. Here’s to building on these connections and showing the world what VGR has to offer!

10/28/2025

Congrats to Dr. Makola M. Abdullah on the extension of his contract as president of Virginia State University through 2032. 🎉

Dr. Abdullah’s transformative leadership has strengthened VSU’s position as one of the nation’s top HBCUs —advancing access, academic excellence and innovation while deepening its role as a cornerstone of workforce development in our region.

VSU continues to be a key educational partner for VGR. It’s a great time to revisit our earlier conversation with Dr. Abdullah about how education and economic development go hand in hand — and how workforce development is the bridge between them:

https://www.gatewayregion.com/vsu-president-underscores-transformative-nature-of-education/

10/24/2025

Did you miss our Biotech & Beer Business Council, co-hosted with the Virginia Biotechnology Association last week? 🌇🍺

🎥 Catch up with this video featuring VGR’s Keith Boswell, who told the crowd gathered on the Hotel Petersburg rooftop, “This is the place to be.”

Partnerships and people drive innovation — and we’re proud to see that happening right here in the Gateway Region!

10/23/2025

Our own Keith Boswell hit the road last week to speak with the Emporia-Greensville County Chamber of Commerce about how the city's and county’s new membership with Virginia’s Gateway Region is helping to shape a broader vision for economic development.

Partnerships like these are what make regional progress possible - bringing together local leaders, businesses, and organizations to strengthen opportunity across Southside Virginia. 🌟

📸 Pictured: Natalie Slate, Greensville County’s Director of Economic Development; Keith Boswell, VGR President & CEO; and Jean Cobb, Chamber President.

10/21/2025

Last week, nearly 100 professionals gathered on the rooftop of the Hotel Petersburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton for our Biotech & Beer Business Council, co-hosted with the Virginia Biotechnology Association. 🌇🍺

The event brought together manufacturers, suppliers, advocates and innovators from across the region to connect, collaborate and explore new opportunities to expand the success of Virginia’s growing biotech and life sciences industry.

Events like this highlight how partnerships and people drive innovation right here in the Gateway Region! 💡

10/17/2025

Virginia’s Gateway Region joined maritime and logistics leaders at this week's VMA25 International Trade Symposium, hosted by the Virginia Maritime Association at the Port of Virginia. 🚢

Our Alex Wood attended as industry experts and policymakers — including Gov. Glenn Youngkin — discussed how shippers, logistics providers, and supply chain leaders are navigating disruption and building resilient, sustainable growth.

“You don’t build infrastructure overnight,” Gov. Youngkin said. “Our consistent dedication to investing in our maritime infrastructure in Virginia is critical.”

These investments strengthen the entire Commonwealth, by connecting our ports, industries and communities to global opportunity. 🌎

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Colonial Heights, VA
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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.gatewayregion.com/

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