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Annual Meeting Highlight Video Now Available!

Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to the 53rd Annual Meeting in March! For those of you who couldn't make it or want a recap of the night's activities
program, please find below a highlight video featuring presentations by Jamie Womack of CareerBuilder and VGR President & CEO Renee Chapline. The video also includes special thanks to all who made the event possible.

VGR 53rd Annual Meeting Highlights
Hopewell City Marina renovation wrapped up 

Patrick Kane | Progress-Index | Full Story

HOPEWELL - City leaders hope to catch anglers hook, line and sinker after a major investment in the Hopewell City Marina. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday for the $1.5 million renovation project.