Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization
Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States2-10 Employees
Virginia's Gateway Region Economic Development Organization is a non-profit focused on promoting economic growth for a multi-jurisdictional area south of the Richmond-Petersburg metropolitan region. Based in Colonial Heights, Virginia, the organization serves a coalition of cities, counties, and business leaders, aiming to position the Gateway Region as a place where companies locate, hire workers, expand, and grow. Its work centers on supporting the regional economy by fostering partnerships and workforce development to meet the needs of businesses within the area that includes Colonial Heights, Emporia, Hopewell, Petersburg, and several surrounding counties. The organization has a history spanning more than six decades and engages in collaborations with local community colleges and regional partners to advance manufacturing and workforce initiatives. A notable recent development includes partnerships aimed at expanding employment opportunities and regional capacity, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance the region’s business environment.