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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Virginia Creeper Trail VER Q3 2022
Third Quarter 2022

Selling Virginia Delicacies Along the Commonwealth's Tourist Trails

From fourth-generation oyster farms to award-winning distilleries, Virginia’s food and beverage trails offer a bounty for hungry travelers. Here’s how some of those businesses have benefited from being on these trails.

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Earl Buford Horizontal Headshot VER Q2 2022
Second Quarter 2022

When Education Meets Employment: A Conversation With Earl Buford

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Earl Buford, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning about CAEL’s mission and work, best practices for getting workers the training they need for the jobs they want, and the family history that motivates him. 

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Anne Kress Podcast Horizontal Headshot VER Q2 2022
Second Quarter 2022

Creating Positive Outcomes for Students and Employers: A Conversation with Anne Kress

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Anne Kress, president of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) about the importance of community colleges in workforce development, the effectiveness of industry partnerships in delivering talent to employers, and NOVA’s efforts to serve a…

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Babylon hydroponic farming system
Second Quarter 2022

From Virginia to the World

Unique program has Virginia students acting as export advisers. 

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Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas
Second Quarter 2022

Northern Virginia Community College Leverages Industry Partnerships to Fill Tech Workforce Needs

Northern Virginia Community College has the partnerships and curriculum to help train a growing regional tech workforce.

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The Apprentice School, Newport News
Second Quarter 2022

HII Leans on Local Partners to Fill Significant Workforce Needs

The Apprentice School in Newport News allows students to fire up virtual power tools and get firsthand experience fusing metal for vessels produced by Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII.

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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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