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April 13, 2017
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Virginia, Georgia Port Authorities' Cooperative Agreement Endorsed by Federal Government

Master Plan Unveiled for more than 20 Miles of Trails along Lower Appomattox River

Trapezium Brewing Co. to Open Sister Location

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Virginia's Gateway Region Celebrates 5-Year Plan for Growth and Creation of 500 Jobs in 2016

By Virginia's Gateway Region | Full Article 

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va - Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization (VGR) welcomed over 100 business and community leaders to commemorate another year of success and achievement working together to create jobs and support local business at their 56th Annual Meeting last week.

VGR Board of Directors Chairman Victor Branch (Bank of America), VGR Board Advisory Member Dr. Makola Abdullah (Virginia State Univeristy) and VGR Board Member Frederick Harry, Jr. (AdvanSix) welcomed guests to the event, shedding light on the importance of VGR's work in the region and their insightful five-year strategic plan to create 3,000 jobs by 2020.   
During a regional update, VGR President & CEO Renee Chapline announced the creation of 478 new jobs as a result of 11 company announcements in 2016. These announcements included $233 million in capital investment to be injected into the region.
VGR Launches a New Logo!
VGR's new logo features a directional compass, indicating this region's determination to chart the course forward to intentionally create opportunities for all who live here.