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.
Merck’s Elkton Growth From ‘Vitamin Valley’ Beginnings
Merck’s $3B expansion in Rockingham County builds on an 85-year legacy in Elkton, Virginia and adds 500 new jobs in the Commonwealth. The investment underscores the site’s long-standing role in producing essential medicines for global distribution and reflects Merck’s continued commitment to…
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Best Medical Ships Crucial Cancer Therapies Worldwide, With VEDP’s Help
Best Medical International, a Virginia-based cancer treatment manufacturer, is expanding its global reach with support from VEDP. The Commonwealth's strategic logistics advantages and targeted international outreach continue to position Best Medical for sustained global growth.
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A Biopharma Moment Decades in the Making
John Newby is the CEO of Virginia Bio, the nonprofit statewide trade association that serves and promotes the life sciences industry in Virginia.
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The Investments Behind a Biopharma Hotspot
Virginia’s pharma manufacturing successes build on years of ecosystem development.
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Inside Virginia's Push to Become the Top State for Talent
Together, VEDP and its partners will take a multifaceted approach to address the many dimensions of Virginia’s talent pool and pipeline. Virginia’s plan to become the Top State for Talent includes three core talent strategies: attract and retain talent, promote alignment between education and…
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The Gen Z Talent Conundrum
The newest workforce cohort brings tech savvy and tremendous upside to the economy — if it can overcome some systemic challenges.
Read MorePodcasts
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