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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Get2KnowNoke: How the Roanoke Regional Partnership changed the narrative to attract young talent to Virginia's Blue Ridge

For years, the Roanoke Region faced a familiar challenge: young professionals saw it as a place to leave, not a destination to build a career. This spurred the creation of Roanoke Regional Partnership’s talent attraction brand, Get2KnowNoke – an innovative talent initiative that's helping rewrite…

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Second Chance Hiring: A Business Proposition for Virginia Employers

By approaching second chance hiring as a strategic business decision rather than a social initiative, Virginia employers can address workforce shortages while building stronger communities — a true win-win proposition for the Commonwealth. 

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Second Quarter 2025

An Innovative Child Care Solution in Abingdon

Virginia companies reduce roadblocks for potential employees through quality of life initiatives.

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Second Quarter 2025

From Capital Cool to Coastal Chic

Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns represent a wide range of living situations, with a location to support any lifestyle.

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Second Quarter 2025

Trail Mix: Virginia’s Outdoor Escapes

One of the great draws of Virginia for outdoor enthusiasts is its wide variety of landscapes in a compact geographic area.

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Second Quarter 2025

A Taste of Virginia

Virginia’s restaurants mirror its communities, with a wide range of specialties to suit all budgets and abundant seafood from its coastal waterways. The Commonwealth is also home to a thriving wine, beer, and spirits industry.

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Podcasts

Andy Edmunds

Visual Virginia

July 9, 2025

A Conversation With Andy Edmunds, Director, Virginia Film Office

Michelle Williams, Julia Boas

The Sweet Spot of Jobs and Livability

July 9, 2025

A Conversation With Julia Boas, Director of Business Investment and Talent, and Michelle Williams, Digital Strategies Program Manager, Roanoke Regional Partnership

Candice Ling

The Role of AI in Cybersecurity

April 1, 2025

A Conversation With Candice Ling, Senior Vice President, Microsoft

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