Virginia Economic Review

Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.

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Third Quarter 2024

'I Can’t Imagine Ever Living Without This'

It’s been less than two years since OpenAI released its first version of ChatGPT, the groundbreaking AI tool that can not only analyze and categorize, but create new content as well. Known as generative AI, this smarter, more flexible version of artificial intelligence offers organizations the…

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Third Quarter 2024

The Backbone of AI

AI requires powerful cloud systems, and data centers power these innovations. Virginia’s strong data center infrastructure is a draw, but companies are also focused on ensuring a robust local workforce to staff the facilities. 

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Third Quarter 2024

Connecting the Dots

Backed by monumental funding deals, a peaking business profile, and a strong entrepreneurial undercurrent, Virginia is building an accessible, collaborative, and truly thriving innovation ecosystem far and wide across the Commonwealth.

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Third Quarter 2024

University Partnerships Accelerate Innovation in Albemarle County

On 462 acres in Albemarle County, a plot of land along U.S. Route 29 adjacent to a federal intelligence hotspot is the latest addition to a growing cluster of industries coming to define the Charlottesville area. County officials identified the plot as a place where academic institutions, private…

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Third Quarter 2024

Strong Partnerships Fuel Virginia’s Aerospace Ecosystem

The global aerospace industry is reinventing itself, with innovation spanning materials, engineering, and a more expansive vision for how we take to the skies. Virginia sits at the heart of this transformation as a breeding ground for ingenuity. From pioneering aerospace business accelerators to…

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Third Quarter 2024

Veterans Bring Adaptability, Clearances to Virginia Workforce

Virginia is among the states with the highest share of active duty troops relative to state residents. As those service members prepare to transition into civilian life, employers across Virginia stand to benefit from the wealth of skills these individuals gained through service, as well as state…

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