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.

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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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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'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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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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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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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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The Art and Science of Commercialization: A Conversation With Drake Goolsby
January 3, 2025
Chief Commercialization Officer, Luna Labs

Prioritizing Productivity: A Conversation With Brett Vassey
January 3, 2025
President and CEO, Virginia Manufacturers Association

Private Sector Solutions to Public Sector Challenges: A Conversation With Karen Dahut
October 15, 2024
CEO, Google Public Sector