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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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04.22.2022

Innovation

Life Sciences

Nurturing Innovation in the Life Sciences: A Conversation With Chandra Briggman

Chandra Briggman is president and CEO of Activation Capital, an independent authority that supports life sciences and advanced technology companies and entrepreneurship in the Richmond area.

04.22.2022

Innovation

Life Sciences

Helping Life Sciences Companies Succeed: A Conversation with John Newby

John Newby is CEO of Virginia Bio, the nonprofit statewide trade association that serves and promotes the life sciences industry in the Commonwealth.

The Medicines for All Institute (M4ALL), VCU’s College of Engineering

04.22.2022

Innovation

Supply Chain Management

A Supply Chain Reaction

Richmond and Petersburg Host a New Pharmaceutical Cluster Making Essential Medicines With Innovative Techniques The COVID-19 pandemic has brought shortages of all kinds to the U.S. economy, from cream cheese and toilet paper to N95 masks and consumer electronics.