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 International Gateway, Portsmouth
Second Quarter 2021

The Port of Virginia: A Crucial Link in Vital Supply Chains

Targeted improvements have the already-thriving port prepared for the world's largest container ships.

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Stephen Edwards
Second Quarter 2021

Building on Success at the Port of Virginia: A Conversation With Stephen Edwards

Stephen Edwards, CEO and executive director of The Port of Virginia, spoke about the port's ambitious ongoing modernization efforts, Virginia's geographic export advantages, and the challenges of guiding essential logistics operations during a global pandemic.

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Gatekeeper Intelligent Security
Second Quarter 2021

Bespoke Export Support

Virginia offers best-in-class export assistance for companies' complete life cycle.

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Phoenix Group, Chesapeake
Second Quarter 2021

Business Without Borders

The economic value of international trade.

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John Keppler
Second Quarter 2021

An Exporter's View of International Trade: A Conversation With John Keppler

John Keppler is chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Enviva, the world's largest producer of woody biomass and one of Virginia's largest exporters out of its private terminal in the city of Chesapeake. 

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The Port of Virginia is using shipping data to optimize its workflows and speed the movement of cargo from ship to destination
Second Quarter 2021

Virginia Sets Course for Robust Trade Growth

With bold goals on the horizon, Virginia's International Trade Strategic Plan is moving forward.

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