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Friends of the Gateway Region,
America's 250th birthday gives us a chance to celebrate our past while looking ahead to the future. That's the inspiration behind VGR250, our new campaign highlighting how Virginia's Gateway Region has helped shape the Commonwealth's economy for generations – and why those same strengths continue to position us for growth today.
We’re spotlighting each of our nine localities through stories that connect history with modern opportunity. We aren’t simply looking back at where we've been. We’re showcasing that the assets attracting investment today – our strategic location, transportation network, natural resources and resilient workforce – have been creating opportunity for centuries.
We've already launched the series with Petersburg, where the movement of goods, people and ideas has defined the city since long before America's founding. The waterways, railroads and transportation corridors that fueled commerce generations ago continue to support today's logistics, manufacturing and distribution industries.
As the campaign continues, we'll share more stories – and a few creative ways to reconnect with our region's remarkable heritage. While the products have evolved from timber and agriculture to pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and automated production, the foundation hasn't changed. Virginia's Gateway Region remains a place where strong infrastructure, strategic connectivity and hardworking people create lasting competitive advantages.
The roots of our region run deep. They tell a story of resilience, innovation and adaptability, which are qualities that continue to shape our economy 250 years later. We hope you'll join us as we celebrate the people, places and industries that built this region – and those leading it into the future.
Keith Boswell
President & CEO
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