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Our Quarterly Publication: Virginia Economic Review

Our Quarterly Publication

Work, Play, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Virginia

Talent is the secret weapon in the effort to secure the projects and jobs that drive the Virginia economy. Attracting that talent to the Commonwealth, and keeping it here, is crucial to fulfilling VEDP’s mission. 

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Visual Virginia

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Andy Edmunds, director of the Virginia Film Office, about the ins and outs of the film industry in Virginia and the economic impact of film production.

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Building a Food-Service Empire in Northern Virginia

Warren M. Thompson is founder, president, and chairman of Thompson Hospitality Corporation, one of the largest contract food service and facilities management companies in the United States, with a portfolio of more than 65 restaurants across 17 different brands.

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The Uncommon Commonwealth

Virginia’s long history and evolution since its founding have left a wide variety of unique attractions, from the historic to the entertaining to the just plain weird.

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Press Releases

Space Technology Company Umbra Expands Virginia Operations with $6.75 Million Investment in Fairfax County

New Reston Facility Will Support U.S. Space Innovation & Create More Than 100 New High-Tech Jobs

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VEDP Announces Expansion of Paid Internship Opportunities with Virginia Businesses

InternshipsVA helps businesses create internship programs

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Virginia Companies Expand Into Global Markets Through Commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program

Lauded International Trade Development Program Announces Latest Class of Virginia Businesses

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Case Studies

Click below to find out more about the companies who are growing and innovating in Virginia.

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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