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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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10.15.2025

Infrastructure & Distribution

Talent and Workforce Development

A Soft Landing for Military Veterans

Sam Northington doesn’t want any military veteran to struggle like his dad did. After 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, his father retired as a master sergeant and went back to college to get his teaching credentials. “That didn’t really fit him. He never really taught,” Northington recalled.

Greenswell Growers, Goochland County

06.26.2023

Talent and Workforce Development

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Growers, Schools Create Novel Solutions to Build Tech-Savvy CEA Workforce

Labor shortages have long been a challenge in agricultural operations, spurring innovative new ways of operating. Today’s farms rely as much on GPS-guided technology and artificial intelligence-driven automation as they do on manual labor.