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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Nurturing Innovation in the Life Sciences: A Conversation With Chandra Briggman
VEDP Interim President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Chandra Briggman, president and CEO of Activation Capital about her organization’s mission and activities, the pharmaceutical cluster emerging in Richmond and Petersburg, and the nuances of supporting life sciences investment during a global…
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GlaxoSmithKline Hits the Ground Running in Richmond
The pharmaceutical giant leverages the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program to staff up quickly.
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Virginia Life Sciences Ecosystem Helps Make Research Breakthroughs Reality
Accelerators and investors help startups refine ideas and prove promising concepts.
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A Supply Chain Reaction
Richmond and Petersburg host a new pharmaceutical cluster making essential medicines with innovative techniques.
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From Incubation to Collaboration
Universities, VA Bio+Tech Park draw investment to Richmond
Read More![eKare, Inc., Fairfax County](/sites/default/files/styles/ver_teaser/public/images/2022-05/eKareInc.jpeg?itok=tyPMZYFs)
eKare Brings Medical Technology to Smartphones Around the World
The Fairfax County company exports its wound management software with help from Virginia's best-in-class export assistance.
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Executive Director, SelectUSA
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Representative to the United States, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office
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The International View of the American Value Proposition: A Conversation With Ambassador Mark Brzezinski
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U.S. Ambassador to Poland