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Our Quarterly Publication: Virginia Economic Review

Our Quarterly Publication

Work, Play, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Virginia

Talent is the secret weapon in the effort to secure the projects and jobs that drive the Virginia economy. Attracting that talent to the Commonwealth, and keeping it here, is crucial to fulfilling VEDP’s mission. 

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Visual Virginia

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Andy Edmunds, director of the Virginia Film Office, about the ins and outs of the film industry in Virginia and the economic impact of film production.

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Building a Food-Service Empire in Northern Virginia

Warren M. Thompson is founder, president, and chairman of Thompson Hospitality Corporation, one of the largest contract food service and facilities management companies in the United States, with a portfolio of more than 65 restaurants across 17 different brands.

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The Uncommon Commonwealth

Virginia’s long history and evolution since its founding have left a wide variety of unique attractions, from the historic to the entertaining to the just plain weird.

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Press Releases

Innovative Defense Technologies Invests $19M to Expand Arlington Headquarters

Investment to create 210 jobs, doubling the company’s Virginia workforce

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Innovative Refrigeration Systems Expands with $19 Million Investment in Augusta County

Industrial Ammonia and CO₂ Refrigeration System Manufacturer to create 214 new jobs

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TurbineOne Relocates Headquarters to Fairfax County

AI-focused defense tech company to establish experience center in Chantilly

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Case Studies

Click below to find out more about the companies who are growing and innovating in Virginia.

Podcasts

John Newby

A Biopharma Moment Decades in the Making

April 7, 2026

A Conversation With John Newby, CEO, Virginia Bio

Pam Cheng

The Urgency of Building Healthier Communities

April 1, 2026

A Conversation With Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and IT and Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca

Dave Maraldo

The History and Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Virginia

April 1, 2026

A Conversation With Dave Maraldo, Senior Vice President of Human Health Manufacturing Operations, Merck

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