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Described by The New York Times as “America’s uber-geographer,” Joel Kotkin is an internationally recognized authority on global, economic, political, and social trends.

With state support, Virginia's rural growers navigate overseas demands. 

Beth Macy, three-time New York Times-bestselling author, discusses her work and unique perspective on issues facing rural America.

Seth Martindale, senior managing director with CBRE Consulting, discusses the trends in manufacturing and what companies look for in manufacturing locations. 

Ben Davenport has been a champion for economic development in rural Virginia for decades and discusses the sources of growth in the region.  

Companies are finding tech talent in the mountains and valleys of Virginia, from Southwest Virginia and the New River Valley to the Shenandoah Valley.

Virginia Talent Accelerator Program delivers custom workforce solutions to companies. 

Virginia looks to increase the availability of development-ready sites with a two-pronged approach of characterization and development.

No state has cracked the code on addressing America's rural growth challenge, but Virginia seeks to be one of the first to do so.