Virginia Economic Review

The Pope of American Cuisine: A Conversation on the Food & Beverage Industry in Virginia

VEDP chatted with Chef Patrick O'Connell of the Inn at Little Washington about all things Virginia, what inspires him, why he's planted his roots here, and how Virginia has played a pivotal role in his success.

A Conversation with Spencer Marsh, Chief Scientific Officer at Tiny Cargo

A Conversation with Bonnie Chavez

Bonnie Chavez, CEO of Building Beloved Communities in Roanoke, Virginia, discusses quality of life and talent opportunities in Roanoke and Virginia as a whole, including what drew her to the area, the opportunities for talent and her own "Why Virginia" story.

A Conversation with Careyann Weinberg

Bonnie Chavez, CEO of Building Beloved Communities in Roanoke, Virginia, discusses quality of life and talent opportunities in Roanoke and Virginia as a whole, including what drew her to the area, the opportunities for talent and her own "Why Virginia" story.

Securing the Future

Virginia’s critical infrastructure is by and large a hardened fortress built on best practices and the talents of among the most forward-thinking workforces in the nation. But more than that, it’s gaining ground when it comes to hardening its critical infrastructure out of the gates — embracing a…

Hacking the Glass Ceiling

In an increasingly digital world where data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cybercrimes are pervasive, a skilled cybersecurity workforce is more important than ever. Yet the industry grapples with a significant worker shortage. Globally, there are an estimated 3.5 million unfilled…