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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STIHL Virginia Beach Hampton Roads
First Quarter 2024

A Win-Win Situation

STIHL's apprenticeship program helps create a skilled manufacturing workforce. 

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BluePrint Auto Worker
First Quarter 2024

Tools of the Trade

When Dutch secondary packaging solutions provider BluePrint Automation decided to open a U.S. location in 1987, the company chose a site in Chesterfield County near Richmond, due in part to the regional talent market and multiple nearby ports that could facilitate importing. 

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Hardshell suitcase covered in USA flag wrap
First Quarter 2024

Global Capital, Local Impact

How foreign direct investment helps the U.S. economy and creates jobs

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Framatome, Lynchburg
Fourth Quarter 2023

State of Acceleration

What had been a slow, steady evolution of Virginia’s energy economy to increase the use of cleaner energy sources has now gone up-tempo with concerted efforts across multiple administrations.

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Dulles Solar and Storage Array, Dulles
Fourth Quarter 2023

Preparing to Meet Virginia’s Long-Term Energy Needs

Revamped energy plan aims to build energy capacity through flexibility, technology innovation.

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Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Hampton Roads
Fourth Quarter 2023

Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Hits Major Milestones

As the enormous project nears the commencement of construction, its name evokes a longstanding commitment to creating jobs for hundreds of Virginians while developing a new source of reliable, renewable energy capable of powering up to 660,000 homes.

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Podcasts

Shannon Kellogg, Vice President of Public Policy, Amazon

Data Center Solutions at Scale: A Conversation With Shannon Kellogg

October 15, 2024

Vice President of Public Policy, Amazon

Myra Blanco, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

Rethinking the Supply Chain From Dock to Door: A Conversation With Myra Blanco

July 8, 2024

Chief Growth Officer, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

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