State of the Commonwealth Report

01/11/2022

Download your free digital copy of the 2021 State of the Commonwealth today!https://ceapodu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021SOC-FINAL-121621-.pdf #economy #Virginia

11/16/2021

The 2021 State of the Commonwealth Report will in December!

10/06/2021

Thanks to the Hampton Roads Chamber for hosting the State of the Region this year!

08/12/2021

State of the Commonwealth Report updated their phone number.

State of the Commonwealth Report updated their phone number.

03/08/2021

In case you missed the State of the Commonwealth presentation hosted by REMI, view the slides here:https://ceapodu.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SOC-presentation-24-Feb-21-Final.pdf

01/13/2021

ODU'S STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH REPORT: COVID-19 DEFINED LIFE IN VIRGINIA IN 2020, AND ITS IMPACT WILL PERSIST FOR YEARS

From Yahoo Finance: The pandemic brought to an end 11 straight quarters of economic growth, from the second quarter of 2017 to the fourth quarter of 2019, the report noted. Real GDP contracted by 27% in the second quarter of 2020, ensuring that this year will see negative economic growth. The pace of recovery in 2021 depends in part on how quickly recently approved vaccines can be deployed across the country. "A troubled presidential transition has not eased uncertainty," the report said.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/odus-state-commonwealth-report-covid-140000957.html

Robert M. McNab, professor of economics and Dragas Center director at ODUNorfolk, VA, Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twelve months ago, Old Dominion University's State of the Commonwealth Report predicted a sixth straight year of economic growth, low unemployment and rising incomes. Well down the...

01/12/2021

ODU State of the Commonwealth Report Revisits its Look at the Opioids Epidemic, Through the Lens of COVID-19

In 2017, in the third annual State of the Commonwealth Report, Old Dominion economists examined the toll that opioids are taking on state residents, particularly in rural areas.

With the COVID-19 pandemic raging, and residents of every state forced to curtail normal activities dramatically, the 2020 Report re-examined prescription pill abuse in Virginia. They described the national, and Virginia, situation as "spinning out of control," imposing significant costs on all citizens, whether they used opioids or not.
"The only thing that has changed is that Virginia now finds itself in the unenviable position of being in the midst of two ongoing health crises," said Barbara Blake, chief administrative officer of the Dragas Center and co-author of the opioids chapter with James V. Koch, former ODU president and founder of the State of the Commonwealth Report. And though COVID-19, with its Virginia death toll exceeding 5,000, is justifiably garnering more attention, the authors said the effects of opioid abuse will undoubtedly linger long after the pandemic abates.

https://www.odu.edu/news/2021/1/opioid_crisis?utm_campaign=HP-Slider#.X_2jtthKhPY

Study authors describe the situation as “spinning out of control” and impacting all citizens, even those who don’t use opioids.

12/12/2020

The 2020 State of the Commonwealth Report will debut on December 20th! Visit www.ceapodu.com for the digital copy!

12/15/2019

Today is here and so is the 2019 State of the Commonwealth report for your perfect Sunday morning read!https://www.ceapodu.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-SOC-121219.pdf

12/05/2019

The 2019 State of the Commonwealth report debuts next week! #virginia

11/14/2019

Our newest report debuts in a few weeks. Want to know what we are covering for Virginia? Visit https://www.ceapodu.com/reports/soc-reports/ for the research areas!

11/06/2019

The 2019 State of the Commonwealth Report debuts next month! https://www.ceapodu.com/reports/soc-reports/

07/30/2018

Norfolk has Hampton Roads highest uninsured population, but Medicaid expansion could help

We are looking forward to sharing our Medicaid research in the 2018 State of the Commonwealth Report! Coming later this year! https://pilotonline.com/business/article_d12ceb6a-8b7c-11e8-8e4c-a7c5424c88d5.html

In Norfolk, 14.6 percent of its residents are uninsured, about 4 percent above the state number.

01/26/2018

Hampton Roads Economic Growth Projected to Increase in 2018, but Overall Forecast Uncertain

We are excited to discuss the national and regional forecast on Wednesday! http://www.odu.edu/news/2018/1/econ_forecast#.Wmu1y_mnHX5

The regional and state-wide economic forecast is presented as part of the 2017-2018 Chamber Strome Business Series, a partnership between the University’s Strome College of Business and the Hampton Roads Chamber of commerce.

01/23/2018

Hampton Roads Chamber | Means Business

Are you wondering about the future of the US and the Hampton Roads economy? Will we see another government shutdown in early February? Join us for the 2018 Economic Forecasting Project Presentation! Wednesday, January 31, 2018,
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel Register today-only one week to go! https://hamptonroadschamber.com/

To lead efforts shaping public policy changes that prepare the Greater Hampton Roads region for economic prosperity and a dominant business community.

01/08/2018

Economic Analysis Center Renamed to Recognize Dragas Family Support

Have you heard about our big news? http://www.odu.edu/news/2018/1/dragas_ceap#.WlPaYt-nHcu

The Strome College of Business' Center for Economic Analysis and Policy became the Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy on Jan. 1.

12/30/2017

Technology Administrator

Join our team in 2018! https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/7245

This position serves as the Technology Administrator (TA) for the Center for Economic Analysis and Policy (CEAP). As the TA, this key individual will support the wide-ranging public policy analysis activities of CEAP, to include providing analytical rigor in the writing of the State of the Commonwea...

12/12/2017

How the Hampton Roads, Va., Job Market Became the Most Troubled in the U.S.

The Hampton Roads Labor Market in The Wall Street Journal! https://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2017/12/12/how-the-hampton-roads-va-job-market-became-the-most-troubled-in-the-u-s/

The Hampton Roads area of Virginia posted the sharpest employment losses of any metro region in the U.S. after defense spending stagnated or shifted elsewhere, pulling along people and jobs.

11/29/2017

HearSay with Cathy Lewis

Check out the HearSay with Cathy Lewis interview reviewing highlights from our 2017 State of the Commonwealth Report!
https://mediaplayer.whro.org/program/hearsay

11/28/2017

Michael Pope on Twitter

More online discussion from the State of the Commonwealth Report! https://twitter.com/MichaelLeePope/status/933078810194522114

“New report from @odu Center for Economic Analysis predicts economic growth of 1.8% for Virginia in 2017. That's below the historical average for Virginia, and below the growth rate of the US economy. The culprit? Report blames stagnation in federal government spending.”

11/28/2017

Opioid Crisis Costs Virginia About $6 Billion a Year in Lost Productivity

From the 2017 SOC Report- https://virginiapublicradio.org/2017/11/27/opioid-crisis-costs-virginia-about-6-billion-a-year-in-lost-productivity/

Virginia’s opioid crisis has a well-known human cost. But what’s the financial cost? A new study shows how much it is hurting our economy. Michael Pope reports.

11/20/2017

Virginia economy is hostage to the federal government, economists say

State of the Commonwealth Report in The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/new-report-paints-virginia-economy-as-hostage-to-the-federal-government/2017/11/18/082c9bea-cbc7-11e7-8321-481fd63f174d_story.html?utm_term=.4099a175f10c

ODU study: Gov.-elect Northam needs help from Washington to get the state on better footing.

11/19/2017

www.ceapodu.com

The 2017 State of the Commonwealth Report debuts today!http://www.ceapodu.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SOC-2017-FINAL.pdf

11/17/2017

Nov. 19: State of the Commonwealth Report to Explore State's Economic Health

Almost time! The State of the Commonwealth Report debuts this weekend!
http://www.odu.edu/about/odu-publications/insideodu/2017/11/16/topstory2?t=event&ec=email&ea=click&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=InsideODU-Thursday,%20November%2016,%202017&utm_label=topstory2

This year's edition includes detailed information on new firms and job creation in Virginia and asks whether the state should focus on firm sustainment. Also included in this year's report is a discussion of the uneven recovery among Virginia's metropolitan areas.

11/13/2017

Home

Mark your calendars! The 2017 State of the Commonwealth Report debuts online November 18th at Midnight! http://www.stateofthecommonwealth.com/

11/10/2017

State of the Common Wealth

Mark your calendars for the digital drop! The State of the Commonwealth Report debuts on Saturday, November 18th, Midnight! www.stateofthecommonwealth.com

10/25/2017

Virginia’s unemployment rate is only 3.7%. So why is the economy a big issue in the governor’s race?

Our work in the national news! https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/virginias-unemployment-rate-is-only-37percent-so-why-is-the-economy-a-big-issue-in-the-governors-race/2017/10/24/ec5b73b8-b416-11e7-a908-a3470754bbb9_story.html?utm_term=.493336ec524f

As it is across the country, the economy is uneven across the commonwealth.