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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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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Mack Trucks at Virginia Western Community College
Second Quarter 2022

Virginia Western Community College’s Bespoke Training Helps Mack Trucks Grow in Roanoke

Virginia Western Community College’s advanced technology education programs, which train skilled workers to serve the Roanoke's advanced manufacturing base and growing automotive industry, helped draw Mack Trucks, Inc. to Virginia's Roanoke Region. 

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GO TEC at Gretna Middle School
Second Quarter 2022

GO TEC Helps Develop Advanced Manufacturing Talent Pipeline at K-12 Level

The Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers program (GO TEC) is on a mission to develop a broad talent pipeline for advanced manufacturing companies in Virginia — a serious mission that begins with play.  

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Germanna Community College
Second Quarter 2022

Building a Stable Cybersecurity Pipeline in Greater Fredericksburg

Germanna Community College and GCubed, Inc. partnered to create a summer boot camp credentialing program for high school teachers to train them for cybersecurity classes.

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Podcasts

John Newby

A Biopharma Moment Decades in the Making

April 7, 2026

A Conversation With John Newby, CEO, Virginia Bio

Pam Cheng

The Urgency of Building Healthier Communities

April 1, 2026

A Conversation With Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and IT and Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca

Dave Maraldo

The History and Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Virginia

April 1, 2026

A Conversation With Dave Maraldo, Senior Vice President of Human Health Manufacturing Operations, Merck

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