Record Wave of Americans Fled Big Cities for Small Ones in 2023
Remote work behind small-town boom, says Virginia demographer Hamilton Lombard from the Weldon Cooper Center.
Bloomberg
Job & Income Trends
Riding the Silver Tsunami
Nearly 20% of Americans 65 and older are still in the workforce, and nearly all of Virginia’s population growth since 2010 has come from its 60 and older population, largely due to birth and death rates and people living longer.
Virginia Business Magazine
Reimagining Main Street for the remote work revolution
The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a monumental shift to remote and hybrid work, decoupling jobs from traditional office locations and transforming local economies across Virginia.
Cardinal News
In some parts of Virginia, one-quarter of the workforce now works remotely
New Census Bureau statistics show how much remote work has changed the workplace, and which places have the most number of remote workers.
Cardinal News
Workplace Readiness Skills in Virginia
This survey was conducted in 2017 for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education to identify and update the skills that are most valuable to the state’s employers.
Study Shows Public Universities Like UVA Are Major Economic Drivers
The study, conducted by UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, pegged UVA’s total economic contribution at $7.2 billion in gross domestic product.
UVA Today
Louisa County Survey of Food Insecurity and Unmet Needs
A survey of residents of Louisa County, Virginia to understand the needs of disadvantaged citizens, primarily those who face food insecurity and might need meal assistance or food pantry access.
The Defense Industry’s Economic Impact on the Charlottesville Region
This study examines the size, growth, features, and economic impacts of the defense industry on the Charlottesville Region, looking at impact on GDP, employment,, and other economic indicators.
The Economic Impact of Agriculture and Forest Industries in Virginia
This 2022 study looks at the widespread impact of the forestry and agriculture industries on Virginia’s economy, examining shifts due to COVID and supply shifts in both industries.
City of Charlottesville 2022 Employee Survey
The survey was conducted on behalf of the City of Charlottesville in order to gauge Charlottesville city employees’ satisfaction with their work environment and gather employee feedback on areas of improvement, including salary, communication, and remote and hybrid work.