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Friends of the Gateway Region,
Last month, we gathered for our Annual Meeting and celebrated our belief in possibility and in writing new chapters together. As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, we’re reminded that Virginia – and communities like Petersburg, where we met – helped shape the nation’s founding. That same spirit of resilience and reinvention continues to define our region today.
Virginia’s Gateway Region is on the rise. You can see it in Petersburg’s resurgence, in new investments across our counties, and in the growing interest from companies looking for a place to build and thrive. With our strategic location, strong infrastructure, development-ready sites and a workforce pipeline supported by our partners, the momentum is real – and building.
During that meeting, we also shared our new five-year strategic plan, sharpening our focus on six key sectors where we have the greatest opportunity to lead: advanced manufacturing, logistics and distribution, future technology, energy, wood products and cold storage. These industries reflect who we are and what we do best – making things and moving things – while positioning us for the future.
None of this happens alone. Our strength lies in the alignment across this region, among local governments, investors and partners working together with a shared purpose. That collaboration drives results and helps us compete for the next generation of jobs and investment.
The next chapter of Virginia’s Gateway Region is already being written. I encourage you to read the full recap of our Annual Meeting and learn more about where we’re headed next.
Keith Boswell
President & CEO
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