VIRGINIA BUSINESS

VOLUME 14                                JANUARY 1999                                            NO. 1

                                         COVER STORY

THE FINAL FRONTIER

By Sally Kirby Hartman

New developments such as the spaceport at Wallops Island could help Virginia share
the riches of this $79 billion industry.

                                  INDUSTRY TRENDS

FLYING NEW FLAGS

By Mike Ashley

There's a whole lot of shaking going on in Virginia's thriving hotel industry. Changing ownership is an outward sign.

FUEL FOR THOUGHT

By Kathleen F. Phalen

Washington Gas and Columbia Gas both have pilot programs that could usher in lower energy costs for Virginia customers.

                                  NEWS AND FEATURES

MEET ME IN VIRGINIA

By Bill Edwards

Because of strong demand, public conference> and convention centers are keeping their halls full and their revenues flowing.

SKY HIGH

By Mark Di Vincenzo

Richmond is the costliest place to hop a plane in the United States. Is there hope of lower fares for Virginia's business travelers?

                                  REGIONAL REPORT

NEW RIVER VALLEY

By Lisa Garcia

There's high demand for high-tech in this mountainous region of Southwest.


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