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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Virginia’s Gateway Region 🎄✨

Thank you for a year of collaboration and progress. Here’s to new opportunities ahead in 2026!

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12.18.25

Momentum defines this moment for VGR. From LEGO’s investment and logistics expansion to energy innovation and workforce development, our region is translating statewide recognition into real results and celebrating 65 years of progress+partnership. #VAEconomy #Workforce #Momentum

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12.17.25

A little holiday magic from the Gateway Region and one of our newest members! 🥣✨

VGR shared Brunswick Stew — and a visit from Stewie — with our friends at VEDP. Brunswick County is the official home of this Southern specialty.

#OfficialBrunswickStew #MadeInVirginia

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Amazon.com Announces Hiring for Fulfillment Centers

Petersburg Library Recognized as Top Public Works Project

A $20,000 Grant Allows Local Foresters to Educate Female Farmers

Dinwiddie Officials Looking to Revitalize McKenney Area

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