The Livability Issue, Second Quarter 2025 of the Virginia Economic Review

Virginia Economic Review

This issue of Virginia Economic Review dives into Virginia’s top-notch quality of life, including its beautiful scenery, rich history, vibrant cities, abundant recreational opportunities, exciting arts and food scenes, and temperate, four-season climate. Highlights include:

  • Virginia’s Creative Soul
  • From Capital Cool to Coastal Chic
  • All-Age Adventures
  • A Little Bit of Everything
  • 400 Years of History
  • The Uncommon Commonwealth
  • Trail Mix: Virginia’s Outdoor Escapes
  • A Taste of Virginia
  • An Innovative Child Care Solution in Abingdon

Past Issues

Creating Cybersecurity's Next Era

First Quarter 2025

This issue explores the robust cybersecurity industry in Virginia and the factors that make the Commonwealth a leader in this crucial industry.

The cover of the Virginia Economic Review shows a 3D Printer creating a "Made in Virginia" sign.

Fourth Quarter 2024

This issue explores Virginia’s manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting Virginia’s strengths in three key manufacturing areas and site considerations for manufacturing projects.

The Thinker statue with the body built from yellow, light blue and purple blocks, includes a headline that reads "Big Thinking for the Future"

Third Quarter 2024

This issue explores the ways Virginia knowledge work companies are innovating in numerous key industries and how the Commonwealth is enabling that innovation.

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Podcasts

Andy Edmunds

Visual Virginia: A Conversation With Andy Edmunds

July 9, 2025

Director, Virginia Film Office

Michelle Williams, Julia Boas

The Sweet Spot of Jobs and Livability: A Conversation With Julia Boas and Michelle Williams

July 9, 2025

Director of Business Investment and Talent and Digital Strategies Program Manager, Roanoke Regional Partnership

Candice Ling

The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: A Conversation With Candice Ling

April 1, 2025

Senior Vice President, Microsoft

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