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 2025

Supporting the Cyber Ecosystem in Virginia

Steven Chen is the founder of PFP Cybersecurity, a cybersecurity firm in Fairfax County, and a partner at Blu Venture Investors, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage firms in several fields, including cybersecurity. VEDP Vice President of Knowledge Work Meghan Welch spoke with Chen about…

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Fourth Quarter 2024

Rethinking the Impossible

New advanced manufacturing technology is delivering new levels of precision, production, safety and sustainability - thanks to investments and collaboration across Virginia. 

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Fourth Quarter 2024

A Biopharma Booster

Booming Virginia clusters provide a supply chain blueprint for increasing drug accessibility, affordability.

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Fourth Quarter 2024

From Milk to Mollusks

Virginia food and beverage processors drive sustainability through production practices. 

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Fourth Quarter 2024

Anticipating Manufacturers’ Site Needs

Roanoke’s biotech project is one example of how Virginia’s cities, counties, and regions are preparing the land and spaces that will house tomorrow’s industry, from labs designed for tiny startups to megasites that are project-ready for manufacturing and logistical use. 

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Fourth Quarter 2024

A Security Boost in Hampton Roads

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom formalized a trilateral security partnership poised to grow demand for Virginia-built submarines. 

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Podcasts

Peter Beard

Putting Talent in the Right Place

January 5, 2026

A Conversation With Peter Beard, Vice President of Policy and Programs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Tamara Fields

The Importance of Agility

January 5, 2026

A Conversation With Tamara Fields, U.S. Public Service Lead, Accenture

Joe Dunlap

The State of American Warehousing

October 15, 2025

A Conversation With Joe Dunlap, a veteran of the supply chain industry, with stints at UPS, Accenture, and CBRE

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