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.
From the Shore to the Stars: A Conversation With Ted Mercer
VEDP Executive Vice President Jason El Koubi spoke with Maj. Gen. Ted Mercer, the new CEO and executive director of Virginia Space and the owner and operator of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS).
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Industries of the Future: 5G
Across the wireless industry, 5G — the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks, meant to deliver higher data speeds, lower latency, more reliability, and higher capacity — has been not just the next big thing, but a family of next big things.
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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.
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Industries of the Future: Commercial Space
Could space-related businesses represent a $1 trillion industry by 2040, and how much will space tourism fuel the global space economy?
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Industries of the Future: E-Commerce
E-commerce became the lifeblood of retailers and B2B suppliers in 2020, yet the innovation that grew out of this need has disrupted industry norms forever.
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Industries of the Future: Ag Tech
Consumers’ increasing demand for safe, sustainable, locally grown food is driving interest and investment in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). While much of the production in controlled-environment food production is focused on lettuce, leafy greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers, an increasing…
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The Sweet Spot of Jobs and Livability
July 9, 2025
A Conversation With Julia Boas, Director of Business Investment and Talent, and Michelle Williams, Digital Strategies Program Manager, Roanoke Regional Partnership
The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
April 1, 2025
A Conversation With Candice Ling, Senior Vice President, Microsoft