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Virginia Business - May 2007

May 2007COVER STORY
A massive marvel
Neither size, nor governments nor bald eagles have impeded construction of the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge.


FANTASTIC 50

Newcomers dominate 2007 list of fast-growth companies

The 2007 Fantastic 50 List

Profiles:
- Maintenance expertise attracts a big following for T-Solutions
- Mid Atlantic Vinyl trying to create a national brand for its vinyl products
- Customers find guidance as well as groceries at Todos Supermarket
- Customer Value Partners grows quickly by focusing on others’ customers
- SE Solutions finds a niche in the homeland security market


HEALTH CARE

Squashing the super bug
A year before a new reporting law takes effect, Virginia hospitals are beefing up defenses against hospital-acquired infections.

Venture philanthropist for health care
Public-private partnership helps improve state’s safety net.

REGIONAL REPORT - HAMPTON ROADS
Looking for prospects
Recent moves give officials more clout in recruiting corporate headquarters.

Suffolk gains reputation as a high-tech hub

Who’s cooking with Paula Deen?
Southern cook promotes partnership with Smithfield Foods.

Back to basics: What makes cities and regions great?
Commentary by Joel Kotkin

Growth & Development


RISK MANAGEMENT
Keeping danger at bay
The role of risk managers is expanding at many companies.

Chief risk officers have ‘a seat at the table’ in making decisions


OPTIONS
The mystique of Misty
Chincoteague’s simplicity preserves its storybook charm.

A modern fountain of youth?
Women and men find rejuvenation in medical health spas.

A personal mission
PBM Products founder and his wife donate millions of dollars to help find cures for diseases afflicting their children.

DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Corner
- Tackling big projects

Around the Old Dominion
- Transportation pact expected to remove election issue
- University of Texas experience offers hope for Virginia Tech
- Former CEO of Leadership Fairfax take over Lead Virginia program
- Pharmacist sees gap in skin-care market

Business Diversity Quarterly Report
- Finding opportunity in a new land
- Doing business with the state
- Diversity training
- Roundup
- Resources

Looking Back
- 75 years ago: The Great Depression

Follow-ups

For the Record
Mergers & acquisitions Cutbacks, closings Stocks, financing
Deals Products, services Legal, regulatory
New plants Divestitures Noteworthy
People Expansions  
Contracts Real estate  

 

 


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