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.

Filter by Issue Date
Filter by Industries
Filter by Topic
See All VER Issues
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. 

Read More
Byron Reese
Fourth Quarter 2021

Automation and Work in "The Fourth Age": A Conversation With Byron Reese

VEDP Executive Vice President Jason El Koubi spoke with futurist Byron Reese about the progression of technology and what it means for the future of the workforce.

Read More
Offshore Wind
Fourth Quarter 2021

Industries of the Future: Offshore Wind

The global appetite for clean energy has never been higher, with businesses, individuals, and nations working to decrease their carbon emissions. Technological advancements in generating and storing the energy created by clean sources like wind have the East Cost of the United States poised to…

Read More
Data centers
Fourth Quarter 2021

Industries of the Future: Data Centers

After a year of focusing on operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, data center investments are on the rise, with an eye on expanding capacity to meet pandemic-influenced changes in consumer behavior.

Read More
Cyber Living Innovation Lab at George Mason University
Third Quarter 2021

A New Approach to Cyber Collaboration

Focused on cyber defenses and talent development, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is cementing Virginia's position as a global leader in cybersecurity research and innovation.

Read More
Luiz DaSilva
Third Quarter 2021

Sharing Resources to Improve Cyberspace: A Conversation With Luiz DaSilva

Luiz DaSilva, executive director of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), shared how the collaborative research taking place at CCI's member institutions is positioning Virginia to set the course for the future of the internet. 

Read More
See All VER Issues

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

View All Podcasts