Economic Development

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The Defense Industry's Economic Impact on the Charlottesville Region

This study examines the size, growth, features, and economic impacts of the defense industry for the Charlottesville Region.

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Winery in Virginia

The Economic Impact of the Agriculture and Forest Industries in Virginia

This study examines the economic impact of Virginia’s agriculture and forest industries in 2021.  It updates a study published in 2017 and retains methodological features of that study.

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Mountain community in SW Virginia

State Economic Impacts of Industrial Park Development: Evidence from Virginia’s Tobacco Region Megasite Program

The paper examines conditions that affect the economic and tax revenue impact potential of industrial parks and highlights remaining information gaps.

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Virginia Paid Family and Medical Leave Study

This report presents results of an analysis for a prospective Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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Survey of Virginia Local Economic Developers

This report describes the results of an economic development incentives survey administered to local economic developers in Virginia.  

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Carilion Clinic

Carilion Clinic's Economic Contribution

This study evaluates the economic contribution that Carilion Clinic makes to the state, its service region and individual service areas where it operates. 

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Survey of Virginia Economic Development Incentives

This report describes the results of an economic development incentives survey undertaken as part of a major Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) funded project.