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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DroneUp Walmart
Fourth Quarter 2021

Industries of the Future: Unmanned Systems

Unmanned vehicles still seem like advanced technology, but in one form or another, they’ve been making inroads into civilian life for the last 15 years.

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Space
Fourth Quarter 2021

Industries of the Future: Commercial Space

Could space-related businesses represent a $1 trillion industry by 2040, and how much will space tourism fuel the global space economy?

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Increases in e-commerce activity buoyed by the COVID-19 pandemic have entities across the supply chain working to increase efficiencies and meet the demand for same-day delivery
Fourth Quarter 2021

Industries of the Future: E-Commerce

E-commerce became the lifeblood of retailers and B2B suppliers in 2020, yet the innovation that grew out of this need has disrupted industry norms forever.

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Agriculture Collage
Fourth Quarter 2021

Industries of the Future: Ag Tech

Consumers’ increasing demand for safe, sustainable, locally grown food is driving interest and investment in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). While much of the production in controlled-environment food production is focused on lettuce, leafy greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers, an increasing…

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UVA Data Science
Fourth Quarter 2021

Virginia Universities Prepare to Meet Tomorrow's Data Science Needs

The Commonwealth's colleges and universities are working to equip students with the skills that will be required to perform data science-related tasks. 

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Auto Tech
Fourth Quarter 2021

Industries of the Future: Auto Tech

Electric vehicles (EV) are comprising a greater share of the consumer market, making up 2.4% of new vehicle registrations in the first six months of 2021. 

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