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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Fourth Quarter 2024

Prioritizing Productivity: A Conversation with Brett Vassey

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Virginia Manufacturers Association President and CEO Brett Vassey about the group's work supporting manufacturing operations and the key skills and sites the industry needs for a successful future. 

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Fourth Quarter 2024

The Art and Science of Commercialization

Drake Goolsby is chief commercialization officer at Luna Labs, a Charlottesville-based company that helps develop advanced technologies in biotech, advanced materials, and engineered systems for government, military, and industrial clients. VEDP Vice President of Manufacturing Sneha Atwal spoke…

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Third Quarter 2024

'I Can’t Imagine Ever Living Without This'

OpenAI's ChatGPT is only the start: experts say that generative AI - this smarter, more flexible version of artificial intelligence - offers organizations the possibility of revolutionizing not only how work is done, but who does what. 

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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

Identified as a place where academic institutions, private industry and government could come together, a 462 acre plot in Albemarle County is the latest addition to a growing cluster of industries coming to define the Charlottesville area.

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Podcasts

Drake Goolsby

The Art and Science of Commercialization: A Conversation With Drake Goolsby

January 3, 2025

Chief Commercialization Officer, Luna Labs

Brett Vassey

Prioritizing Productivity: A Conversation With Brett Vassey

January 3, 2025

President and CEO, Virginia Manufacturers Association

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