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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First Quarter 2021

Home Away From Home

International companies find advantages in locating U.S. headquarters in Virginia. 

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First Quarter 2021

Innovation Lives at National Landing

Amazon's mammoth HQ2 undertaking is on time and full speed ahead.

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Tysons skyline
First Quarter 2021

Factors in Corporate Headquarters Location Decisions: A Conversation With Top Site Consultants

Three leading site consultants spoke about the factors that affect corporate headquarters location decisions and the advantages Virginia has in attracting corporate headquarters investment. 

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First Quarter 2021

The Appian Way: A Conversation With Matt Calkins

Matt Calkins is founder and CEO of Appian, an enterprise cloud software company headquartered in McLean in Fairfax County. 

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Cape Henry Associates, Hampton Roads
First Quarter 2021

From Boots to the Boardroom

Virginia’s veterans are a natural fit for corporate headquarters.

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CloudFit Software, Lynchburg
First Quarter 2021

Virginia's Smaller Metros Prove Fertile Ground for Tech Headquarters

Town-and-country lifestyle and access to university talent attract investment.

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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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