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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Fourth Quarter 2025

Durable Jobs, Transferable Skills: A Conversation With Alison Lands

Alison Lands is vice president of employer and workforce solutions at Jobs for the Future (JFF), a national nonprofit that works to align the education and workforce systems to improve access to quality jobs for over 75 million American workers. Her career spans workforce and economic development,…

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Fourth Quarter 2025

Thinking Globally, Recruiting Locally

VEDP’s Virginia Global Business Internship Program connects students with companies seeking to grow exports.

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Fourth Quarter 2025

The Importance of Agility: A Conversation With Tamara Fields

VEDP Vice President of Talent and Workforce Strategy Megan Healy spoke with Tamara Fields, national U.S. public service industry lead at Accenture, about new and traditional methods of upskilling, AI and its effect on the workforce, and the way companies can invest in their employees. 

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Second Quarter 2025

An Innovative Child Care Solution in Abingdon

Virginia companies reduce roadblocks for potential employees through quality of life initiatives.

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Second Quarter 2025

From Capital Cool to Coastal Chic

Virginia’s cities, counties, and towns represent a wide range of living situations, with a location to support any lifestyle.

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Second Quarter 2025

Trail Mix: Virginia’s Outdoor Escapes

One of the great draws of Virginia for outdoor enthusiasts is its wide variety of landscapes in a compact geographic area.

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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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