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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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Volvo Trucks North America's VNR Electric, manufactured in Pulaski County, went on sale in 2020.
Industries of the Future: Auto Tech
Technological advancements, supply chain disruptions, and safety, environmental, and other sociopolitical factors are changing the way people and products move around the country. Manufacturers are leveraging technology, new business models, and infrastructure improvements to chart a future path.
In 2020, Walmart partnered with Virginia Beach-based DroneUp to deliver COVID-19 test kits to residents near selected stores.
Industries of the Future: Unmanned Systems
Unmanned vehicles still seem like advanced technology, but in one form or another, they’ve been making inroads into civilian life for the last 15 years.
Industries of the Future: Commercial Space
Could space-related businesses represent a $1 trillion industry by 2040? That’s the question posed by Morgan Stanley analysts in a recent report.
Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind site will feature up to 180 14 MW turbines.
Industries of the Future: Offshore Wind
The global appetite for clean energy has never been higher, with businesses, individuals, and nations working to decrease their carbon emissions.
Automation and Work in "The Fourth Age": A Conversation With Byron Reese
Byron Reese is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and futurist. VEDP Executive Vice President Jason El Koubi spoke with Reese about the progression of technology and what it means for the future of the workforce.



