Michelle Rogers @BestState4BizMP
Director of Workforce Development at Virginia's Gateway Region and the Community College Workforce Alliance. My tweets are my own opinion. Virginia Joined April 2010-
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Celebrating locally-owned businesses in Virginia's Gateway Region today! Did you know that small business accounts for about 44% of the US economy (according to the Small Business Administration)? What small business in the region will you support today? #Local #GoodsandServices
What an honor to host Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan in VGR, the heart of Virginia's 4th Congressional District! Rep. McClellan visited recently to meet with our community partners.
The Town of Waverly is hosting a “Shark Tank”-like contest. New or expanding small businesses could be awarded up to $15,000 in grants! Deadline to apply is March 10. Learn more: thesussexsurrydispatch.com/news/waverly-s…
Don't forget to save your spot! There are tickets still available for VGR's upcoming 2023 Annual Meeting. Join us! Register here: ow.ly/Qqku50QLXvh
Celebrating another successful year in Virginia’s Gateway Region! PLEASE JOIN US for our 2023 Annual Review: The State of Virginia’s Gateway Region Registration is Open: ow.ly/maiC50QGfxp
Read these wise insights on workforce and location from AdvantaStaff's Chris Chandler (VGR Board Member) and Lovora Brown: ow.ly/iZxT50QCh83
CCAM recently hosted an Open House showcasing the newest GO TEC Career Connections Lab. GO TEC provides exciting, hands on STEM learning for 6-8 grades. Click here to learn more: ow.ly/T3wx50Qw85m
Sussex Co. briefed the Virginia Housing Commission on their joint commitment with the Town of Waverly to develop the Sussex Megasite, emphasizing the crucial roles of housing availability and place-making in the site location process. (For more info see ow.ly/kNSt50QrkEg)
I can't wait for the grand opening!
I can't wait for the grand opening!
It turns out that the City of Colonial Heights is the perfect location for TownePlace Suites' 500th hotel property! @Marriott Welcome to Colonial Heights and Virginia’s Gateway Region! Credit for this striking photo goes to Mark Gormus. ow.ly/8fJm50Qpi3H
Congratulations to Makayla Christensen, a finalist for the Rising Star Award presented by VEDA in December! The VGR Team has enjoyed collaborating with Makayla and the Prince George County ED Team. #econdev
ICYMI: @PGTInnovations will invest $54.3 million in @PrinceGeorgeVa, creating 659 new jobs. During the welcome event, Jeff Jackson, president & CEO of PGT Innovations, shared insights on their groundbreaking Triple Diamond Glass™. @VAGatewayRegion
Welcome!
“We've got to have the ability to produce the medicines that America needs and what a great thing to be able to produce them in central Virginia." wtvr.com/news/local-new…
Mark your calendars for the Fall Business Resource and Job Fair with @PrinceGeorgeVa Economic Development and Tourism Department!
Did you know that there are G3 programs you can pursue online? If this sounds like a dream come true, check out your local community college for its G3 online offerings. brnw.ch/21wBD88
An Alabama woman has gone missing after telling a 911 dispatcher that she saw a toddler walking alone on the side of an interstate, according to local police cnn.it/43ulIjr
Tom Scott joined the @allianceformed, @activationRVA, @PhlowUSA and others at @IAmBiotech in Boston to tell the regional story in hopes of attracting pharmaceutical companies and suppliers. #VGRpharma
The Port of Virginia is proud to be the US east coast's largest intermodal rail port, offering efficient & affordable service to markets across the nation with industry-leading rail dwell times. For more information on the port's rail services, visit PortofVirginia.com/Rail.
New blog post alert! 🚨 Head to our resources and tools page or grab this link:bit.ly/43lIg6L to read our deep dive into "How GENEDGE is Empowering Small and Medium Manufacturers in Virginia to Innovate, Compete and Grow" fresh off the press. #manufacturing #grow
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Higgins received handshakes and hugs from councilors for her 'uplifting and fun stories,' and her recent recognitions progress-index.com/story/news/202…
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