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 2024

A Security Boost in Hampton Roads

The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom formalized a trilateral security partnership poised to grow demand for Virginia-built submarines. 

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Fourth Quarter 2024

Hitting a Lofty Target

T.R.U. Ball/AXCEL Archery uses VEDP trade programs to reach Olympians from its Amherst County home.

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Fourth Quarter 2024

Prioritizing Productivity: A Conversation with Brett Vassey

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Virginia Manufacturers Association President and CEO Brett Vassey about the group's work supporting manufacturing operations and the key skills and sites the industry needs for a successful future. 

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Fourth Quarter 2024

The Art and Science of Commercialization

Drake Goolsby is chief commercialization officer at Luna Labs, a Charlottesville-based company that helps develop advanced technologies in biotech, advanced materials, and engineered systems for government, military, and industrial clients. VEDP Vice President of Manufacturing Sneha Atwal spoke…

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Third Quarter 2024

'I Can’t Imagine Ever Living Without This'

OpenAI's ChatGPT is only the start: experts say that generative AI - this smarter, more flexible version of artificial intelligence - offers organizations the possibility of revolutionizing not only how work is done, but who does what. 

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Third Quarter 2024

The Backbone of AI

AI requires powerful cloud systems, and data centers power these innovations. Virginia’s strong data center infrastructure is a draw, but companies are also focused on ensuring a robust local workforce to staff the facilities. 

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