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.
Cultivating the World’s Growth
The most advanced Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) operations are fully automated systems that deliver the exact environmental conditions required by specific plants, including the optimum temperature, humidity, and light levels. CEA operations can grow large amounts of produce while using…
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The Turman Group Looks Back on its International Trade Journey
When The Turman Group began focusing on exporting nearly 20 years ago, they saw the potential for new markets, increased sales, and improved resiliency with domestic economic issues, but also saw the potential downsides that come with opening up to new clients. When they hired someone to oversee…
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The New Age of Ag
This issue of Virginia Economic Review takes a deep dive into the controlled environment agriculture industry’s past, present, and future, while highlighting traditional agricultural operations in Virginia. Article highlights include: The Future of Food A Fresh Take on Food Production Virginia…
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Virginians Defining the Zeitgeist
Virginia has been indispensable since the beginning of its existence. In addition to eight U.S. presidents, the Commonwealth was home to numerous Founding Fathers, civil rights leaders, and barrier-breaking athletes, actors, musicians and more. Read on to learn about Virginia’s contributions to…
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Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in Virginia: A Conversation With Jonathan Zur
Jonathan Zur is president and CEO of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC), a nonprofit organization that works with schools, businesses, and communities to promote inclusion. VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Zur about VCIC’s mission, its activities, and the…
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Virginia A to Z
Virginia has made an impact on American history and culture in countless ways — some expected, some not. We’ve put together an alphabetical compendium of the various industries, products, and even concepts that wouldn’t be the same without the Commonwealth’s…
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Key Factors in FDI Decisions: A Conversation With Jasjit Singh
March 29, 2024
Executive Director, SelectUSA
Perpetuating a Rock-Solid Relationship: A Conversation With Ambassador Alexander Yui
March 29, 2024
Representative to the United States, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office
The International View of the American Value Proposition: A Conversation With Ambassador Mark Brzezinski
March 29, 2024
U.S. Ambassador to Poland