• Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Virginia’s life sciences surge in 2025 reflected years of coordinated workforce, education, and site readiness, attracting major investments from Lilly, AstraZeneca, and Merck through fast permitting and partnership-driven economic development.

• Kimberly Graulein, Staff Writer, Area Development

Speed, workforce alignment, and energy infrastructure now define the best states for doing business — not just incentives or tax breaks. Our exclusive rankings break down how the top performers are staying ahead in a tightening market.

• Garrison Partridge, Staff Writer, Area Development

Once dominated by legacy clusters, aerospace site selection is evolving rapidly as companies prioritize speed, workforce specialization, and strategic proximity.

• Virginia Economic Development Partnership

How shovel-ready sites and talent programs are helping Virginia win major manufacturing projects.

• Charles Talbot Nunnally III, Senior Counsel, Nicholas Kemper, Senior Associate, Charlsie Mann, associate in Trusts & Estates and Real Estate at Chamberlain Hrdlicka

What developers need to know about how states are regulating data centers—and utilities are shifting the cost burden.