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Virginia's Gateway Region

@vagatewayregion

Regional #econdev organization serving 7 communities in the southern half of the #RVA-Petersburg metro area in #Virginia #US.

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Our Keith Boswell joined the Emporia-Greensville County Chamber of Commerce to discuss how a new partnership with VGR is shaping a broader vision for regional economic growth. 🤝 📸 Pictured: Natalie Slate, Keith Boswell & Jean Cobb. #RegionalGrowth #BetterTogether

Our Keith Boswell joined the Emporia-Greensville County Chamber of Commerce to discuss how a new partnership with VGR is shaping a broader vision for regional economic growth. 🤝

📸 Pictured: Natalie Slate, Keith Boswell & Jean Cobb.

#RegionalGrowth #BetterTogether
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🎥 Miss our Biotech & Beer Business Council with Biotechva? Hear from VGR’s Keith Boswell, who told the crowd at Hotel Petersburg: “This is the place to be.” 🍻 #LifeSciences #Innovation

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Congratulations to Dr. Makola Abdullah on his contract extension as VSU president! 🎉 His leadership drives growth, innovation & workforce development—key pillars of our partnership. Read our earlier convo on education + economic development. 👉 ow.ly/TSFr50Xj6q3

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✅ At #CPHIFrankfurt this week, VGR co-hosted a networking breakfast highlighting our region’s life-science momentum. 🎤 Kudos to Andrew Carpenter of Phlow for his dynamic presentation on growth in Petersburg. 🤝 Thanks to Tom Scott, VEDP, #PetersburgVA & RichmondVA.

✅ At #CPHIFrankfurt this week, VGR co-hosted a networking breakfast highlighting our region’s life-science momentum.
🎤 Kudos to Andrew Carpenter of Phlow for his dynamic presentation on growth in Petersburg.
🤝 Thanks to Tom Scott, VEDP, #PetersburgVA & RichmondVA.
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🎰 Live! Casino Virginia is coming to #PetersburgVA — and hiring now! Join the Job Fair for roles at the temp casino to open in early 2026: ✅ Walk in ✅ Apply ✅ Interview ✅ Get hired on the spot! Be part of this exciting new investment! #LiveCasinoVirginia #Jobs

🎰 Live! Casino  Virginia is coming to #PetersburgVA — and hiring now! Join the Job Fair for roles at the temp casino to open in early 2026:
✅ Walk in
✅ Apply
✅ Interview
✅ Get hired on the spot!

Be part of this exciting new investment!

#LiveCasinoVirginia #Jobs
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We were proud to join today’s ribbon cutting for the Live! Casino Recruitment Center in #PetersburgVA! 🎉 Hiring starts now → The Job Fair runs Nov 6–8 at 1501 W. Washington St. ✅ Walk in ✅ Interview ✅ Receive offers on the spot #Jobs #NowHiring

We were proud to join today’s ribbon cutting for the Live! Casino Recruitment Center in #PetersburgVA! 🎉

Hiring starts now → The Job Fair runs Nov 6–8 at 1501 W. Washington St.
✅ Walk in
✅ Interview
✅ Receive offers on the spot

#Jobs #NowHiring
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VGR visited VEDP today as part of our quarterly series! Brian Moore (Petersburg) and Natalie Slate (Greensville County) shared updates on progress + available sites. Strong engagement and great questions. #OpenForBusiness #RegionalCollaboration #EconomicDevelopment

VGR visited VEDP today as part of our quarterly series! Brian Moore (Petersburg) and Natalie Slate (Greensville County) shared updates on progress + available sites. Strong engagement and great questions. 

#OpenForBusiness #RegionalCollaboration #EconomicDevelopment
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We’re proud to call a region shaped by service home. Today and every day, we honor our veterans and their families. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay

We’re proud to call a region shaped by service home. Today and every day, we honor our veterans and their families. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay
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Investors drive regional growth. At Brew & Blossom, BSV’s Will Clements and VGR’s Keith Boswell discussed partnership, legacy and why a unified regional voice matters. Read the full conversation: gatewayregion.com/investors-make… #Collaboration #OpenForBusiness #InvestLocally

Investors drive regional growth.

At Brew & Blossom, BSV’s Will Clements and VGR’s Keith Boswell discussed partnership, legacy and why a unified regional voice matters.

Read the full conversation: gatewayregion.com/investors-make…

#Collaboration #OpenForBusiness #InvestLocally
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A big win for Dinwiddie County last week!⚡Dominion Energy opened its new High Voltage Lab, bringing 150 skilled jobs and accelerating real-world testing of next-gen grid tech. Improved reliability, enhanced cybersecurity and a stronger energy workforce—right here in our region.

A big win for Dinwiddie County last week!⚡Dominion Energy opened its new High Voltage Lab, bringing 150 skilled jobs and accelerating real-world testing of next-gen grid tech. Improved reliability, enhanced cybersecurity and a stronger energy workforce—right here in our region.
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🚧 LEGO has broken ground on its new distribution facility in Prince George County! ✅ $360M+ investment ✅ 2M sq. ft. facility ✅ 300+ new jobs ✅ Supports new VA factory #GatewayToGrowth #PrinceGeorgeCounty #LEGO #EconomicDevelopment #OpenForBusiness

🚧 LEGO has broken ground on its new distribution facility in Prince George County!

✅ $360M+ investment
✅ 2M sq. ft. facility
✅ 300+ new jobs
✅ Supports new VA factory

#GatewayToGrowth #PrinceGeorgeCounty #LEGO #EconomicDevelopment #OpenForBusiness
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🎥 The RBC Dealer Institute is showing how you build a workforce before the jobs arrive. Launched by Richard Bland College + Live! Casino, the program is training locals in table games, customer service, regulations & responsible gaming. ➡️ Watch now. ow.ly/Hml350XtM4v

🎥 The RBC Dealer Institute is showing how you build a workforce before the jobs arrive. Launched by Richard Bland College + Live! Casino, the program is training  locals in table games, customer service, regulations & responsible gaming.
➡️ Watch now. ow.ly/Hml350XtM4v
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🚀 Fall 2025: Momentum is real in Virginia's Gateway Region. Our November newsletter shows what’s happening—from global pharma engagement to local infrastructure upgrades. 📌 Read it here: ow.ly/K7y750XuSQ9 #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceReady

🚀 Fall 2025: Momentum is real in  Virginia's Gateway Region. Our November newsletter shows what’s happening—from global pharma engagement to local infrastructure upgrades.
📌 Read it here: ow.ly/K7y750XuSQ9

#EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceReady
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As you plan your Thanksgiving menu, we’re already thinking ahead to our first order at the soon-to-reopen King’s Barbecue in #PetersburgVA. 🔥🍽️ Congrats to the Keeler family for reviving an 80-year local favorite. Story here ⬇️ wtvr.com/news/local-new…?

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Huge congrats to Service Center Metals's Lightning Rod for winning the Primary Metal Industries category at the 2025 VA Manufacturing Cup! 🏆⚙️ The VMA event honors the "Coolest Thing Made in Virginia." A great win for Prince George County manufacturing! 📸 Service Center Metals

Huge congrats to Service Center Metals's Lightning Rod for winning the Primary Metal Industries category at the 2025 VA Manufacturing Cup! 🏆⚙️ The VMA event honors the "Coolest Thing Made in Virginia." A great win for Prince George County manufacturing!
📸 Service Center Metals
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This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the momentum we’ve built together in 2025. 🤝🏗️ From supporting local businesses to attracting new investment, partnership is powering our region forward. Wishing everyone a warm and restful holiday! 🍂🦃 #Thanksgiving #EconomicDevelopment

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the momentum we’ve built together in 2025. 🤝🏗️ From supporting local businesses to attracting new investment, partnership is powering our region forward.

Wishing everyone a warm and restful holiday! 🍂🦃

#Thanksgiving #EconomicDevelopment
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Small businesses employ nearly half of American workers, and they’re the backbone of our regional economy. 💼 As you shop for the holidays or grab a meal out, choose local. 🛍️🍽️ And keep supporting small businesses all year long. #SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopLocal

Small businesses employ nearly half of American workers, and they’re the backbone of our regional economy. 💼

As you shop for the holidays or grab a meal out, choose local. 🛍️🍽️ And keep supporting small businesses all year long.

#SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopLocal
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Proud to join with AdvanSix + Rebuilding Together Richmond last month to support a Hopewell homeowner with essential repairs. Strong communities drive regional growth. #GivingBack #Partnership #CommunityImpact

Proud to join with AdvanSix + Rebuilding Together Richmond last month to support a Hopewell homeowner with essential repairs. Strong communities drive regional growth. 

#GivingBack #Partnership #CommunityImpact
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VGR offers land with strong power access and communities that can benefit from new revenue from data centers. As our Keith Boswell puts it: Attracting data centers helps bring needed resources into places working hard to improve economic opportunity. ow.ly/EB5c50XAINS