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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Second Quarter 2025

An Innovative Child Care Solution in Abingdon

Virginia companies reduce roadblocks for potential employees through quality of life initiatives.

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Second Quarter 2025

From Capital Cool to Coastal Chic

Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns represent a wide range of living situations, with a location to support any lifestyle.

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Second Quarter 2025

Trail Mix: Virginia’s Outdoor Escapes

One of the great draws of Virginia for outdoor enthusiasts is its wide variety of landscapes in a compact geographic area.

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Second Quarter 2025

A Taste of Virginia

Virginia’s restaurants mirror its communities, with a wide range of specialties to suit all budgets and abundant seafood from its coastal waterways. The Commonwealth is also home to a thriving wine, beer, and spirits industry.

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Second Quarter 2025

400 Years of History

Virginia’s unique place in American history goes back to the very beginning, with the establishment of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, in 1607.

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Warren Thompson
Second Quarter 2025

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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Podcasts

Andy Edmunds

Visual Virginia: A Conversation With Andy Edmunds

July 9, 2025

Director, Virginia Film Office

Michelle Williams, Julia Boas

The Sweet Spot of Jobs and Livability: A Conversation With Julia Boas and Michelle Williams

July 9, 2025

Director of Business Investment and Talent and Digital Strategies Program Manager, Roanoke Regional Partnership

Candice Ling

The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: A Conversation With Candice Ling

April 1, 2025

Senior Vice President, Microsoft

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