Understanding the local workforce landscape is key when planning for growth, and we’d like to give a shout-out to the team at Virginia’s Gateway Region (VGR) for all they do to support economic development across Central Virginia. Their 2025 Annual Report highlights several positive trends:
- Competitive cost of living below the national average
- A strong and growing workforce, with increasing educational attainment
- Consistent wage growth across the region
As a VGR member – with our President, Christine Chandler, serving on the Board – AdvantaStaff stays closely connected to these trends as we support businesses and workforce needs across the region.
Take a closer look at VGR’s Economic Dashboard from their 2025 Annual Report here.