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.

A Hub for Energy Research in Southwest Virginia
In a region where coal once dominated, the Energy DELTA Lab will be a proving ground for clean energy advancements.
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Virginia’s Transformer Manufacturers Power Up
Record-high demand drives production expansions in facilities across the Commonwealth.
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New Industry, New Workforce
Inside the efforts to train talent for Virginia’s offshore wind needs.
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Charting a Cleaner Energy Future for Virginia: A Conversation With Bob Blue
VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi speaks with Bob Blue, CEO of Dominion Energy, Inc., about the company’s history serving commercial and residential customers and its efforts to shift the balance of its portfolio toward clean energy sources as it works toward its goal of net zero carbon…
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Betting on Energy Innovation: A Conversation With Will Payne
Will Payne is managing partner of economic development firm Coalfield Strategies, the director of InvestSWVA, a public-private partnership aimed at attracting companies to the western portion of Virginia, and an adviser to the Energy DELTA Lab research and development facility in Wise County.
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Nuclear’s Role in the Future of Clean Energy: A Conversation With April Wade
April Wade is executive director of the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium (VNEC), which represents stakeholders invested in research and development, workforce, innovation, and advocacy for the nuclear energy industry.
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The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: A Conversation With Candice Ling
April 1, 2025
Senior Vice President, Microsoft

Investments, Tech Partnerships, and the Future of Cyber: A Conversation With Brad Medairy
April 1, 2025
Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton

The Art and Science of Commercialization: A Conversation With Drake Goolsby
January 3, 2025
Chief Commercialization Officer, Luna Labs