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.
Inside Virginia’s Rise to Biopharma Prominence
A look at the partnerships and targeted investment that created the next U.S. biopharma hotspot — and the work that still needs to be done.
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Dulles Prepares for Pharma Growth Through Brussels Partnership
Recent major biopharmaceutical announcements have sent a clear signal from the industry: Virginia is the future of biopharma manufacturing.
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The Communities at the Forefront of Virginia’s Biopharma Push: Greater Richmond
Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns represent a wide range of living situations, with a location to support any lifestyle.
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The Communities at the Forefront of Virginia’s Biopharma Push: The I95-I85 Intersection
Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns represent a wide range of living situations, with a location to support any lifestyle.
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The Urgency of Building Healthier Communities
Pam Cheng is executive vice president of global operations and IT and chief sustainability officer at AstraZeneca, which recently announced a new facility in Albemarle County — the company’s first in Virginia. VEDP Vice President of Manufacturing Sneha Atwal spoke with Cheng about the Commonwealth’…
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The History and Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Virginia
VEDP's Vice President of Manufacturing Sneha Atwal speaks with Dave Maraldo, senior vice president of Human Health Manufacturing Operations at Merck, one of the five largest biopharmaceutical companies in the world.
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The Urgency of Building Healthier Communities
April 1, 2026
A Conversation With Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and IT and Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca
The History and Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Virginia
April 1, 2026
A Conversation With Dave Maraldo, Senior Vice President of Human Health Manufacturing Operations, Merck
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