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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Veteran working with technology
Fourth Quarter 2025

From Uniform to Opportunity

How Virginia leads the nation in veteran career transitions.

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Fourth Quarter 2025

Virginia Works to Meet the Tech Moment

Key investments at Virginia Tech, George Mason, University of Virginia help the Commonwealth position itself as a home for AI innovation.

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Fourth Quarter 2025

Workforce Training at the Speed of Industry

Virginia’s FastForward program offers locally relevant job training and certifications — efficiently and affordably.

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Fourth Quarter 2025

Bespoke Training for Emerging Workforce Needs

Award-winning customized training programs help companies ramp up quickly in Virginia.

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Fourth Quarter 2025

Maintaining the Talent Pool

Demographic shifts make talent attraction and retention a key priority for states, regions, localities.

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Fourth Quarter 2025

Putting Talent in the Right Place: A Conversation With Peter Beard

VEDP Senior Vice President of Talent and Workforce Strategy Megan Healy spoke with Beard about talent in Virginia and the rest of the country and the ways states and regions can help ensure alignment between skill development and employer needs.

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Podcasts

Peter Beard

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

Tamara Fields

The Importance of Agility

January 5, 2026

A Conversation With Tamara Fields, U.S. Public Service Lead, Accenture

Joe Dunlap

The State of American Warehousing

October 15, 2025

A Conversation With Joe Dunlap, a veteran of the supply chain industry, with stints at UPS, Accenture, and CBRE

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