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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New College Institute Offshore Wind Training
Fourth Quarter 2023

New Industry, New Workforce

Inside the efforts to train talent for Virginia’s offshore wind needs.

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Bob Blue
Fourth Quarter 2023

Charting a Cleaner Energy Future for Virginia: A Conversation With Bob Blue

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi speaks with Bob Blue, CEO of Dominion Energy, Inc., about the company’s history serving commercial and residential customers and its efforts to shift the balance of its portfolio toward clean energy sources as it works toward its goal of net zero carbon…

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Will Payne
Fourth Quarter 2023

Betting on Energy Innovation: A Conversation With Will Payne

Will Payne is managing partner of economic development firm Coalfield Strategies, the director of InvestSWVA, a public-private partnership aimed at attracting companies to the western portion of Virginia, and an adviser to the Energy DELTA Lab research and development facility in Wise County.

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April Wade
Fourth Quarter 2023

Nuclear’s Role in the Future of Clean Energy: A Conversation With April Wade

April Wade is executive director of the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC), which represents stakeholders invested in research and development, workforce, innovation, and advocacy for the nuclear energy industry.

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Fourth Quarter 2023

Making Up for Lost Time

Once limited from selling internationally, NOVA Power Solutions jump-starts its export program

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Jay Lowell
Third Quarter 2023

The Big-Picture View of Quantum’s Potential: A Conversation With Jay Lowell

Jay Lowell is a principal senior technical fellow at The Boeing Company, where he helps guide technical strategy and research implementation regarding disruptive emerging technologies.

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Podcasts

Joe Dunlap

The State of American Warehousing

October 15, 2025

A Conversation With Joe Dunlap, a veteran of the supply chain industry, with stints at UPS, Accenture, and CBRE

Stephen Edwards

The Virginia Model

October 15, 2025

A Conversation With Stephen Edwards, CEO and Executive Director, The Port of Virginia

Andy Edmunds

Visual Virginia

July 9, 2025

A Conversation With Andy Edmunds, Director, Virginia Film Office

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