June 2012

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COVER STORY>>

The next wave
of givers

Who will replace nonprofits' aging contributors?
by Robert Powell

Philanthropy's next generation
Millennials are ready to give but on their own terms. by M.J. McAteer

One-stop shop for giving
Richmond-based PlanG website is expected to engage young donors.
by M.J. McAteer

Gifts beyond the grave
Virginia institutions benefit from couple who died in the 1950s. by Richard Foster

New role for historic site
Moton Museum wants to become an educational resource on civil rights.
by Robin Farmer

Competing to feed the hungry
McDonnell challenges business groups to collect food bank donations.
by Heather B. Hayes

Nonprofit innovators
Organizations find creative ways to solve problems. by Donna C. Gregory

June INTERVIEW>>
Raymond D. Smoot Jr.,
CEO and secretary-treasurer,
Virginia Tech Foundation Inc.

Agent of change
Virginia Tech Foundation has flourished during CEO’s tenure.
by Robert Powell

Charts of major gifts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE:
Transit-oriented development>>


Driving development
Light rail in Norfolk and Tysons Corner attracts new projects.
by Robert Burke

CRE Interiors:
Office of Alex Nyerges
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

COMMUNITY PROFILE:
Prince William County >>

Stories by Bruce Potter

No bedroom burg
Federal budget cuts could curb Prince William's rapid growth.

Attracting a crowd
Hylton Performing Arts Center used for a variety of events.

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION>>
Leaders with many talents
Program CEOs combine book knowledge and business savvy.
by Gary Robertson

RESORT PROPERTIES >>
New management for urban resort
Lansdowne morphs from a corporate destination during the week to a family getaway on weekends.
by Elizabeth Cooper

Updates
From Charlottesville to Bath County, resorts look for summer travelers and sales. by Elizabeth Cooper

GENERAL ASSEMBLY >>
Seeking equity
Closure of 'Amazon loophole' among new business-related laws.
by Jessica Sabbath

TECHNOLOGY >>
All in one place
Enterprise applications not just for corporate giants anymore.
by Richard Foster

Opinion

Employee embezzlement on the rise — What business owners can do
Since the onset of the 2007 recession, there has been a significant rise in deviant employee behavior.

The real telecommuting challenge
The news has been filled with reaction to the announcement that CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer, wanted employees in the office and not telecommuting. As with many news and business stories, the issue is more complex than what can be crammed into a few column inches. Whether allowing telecommuting is good or bad policy is not black and white. Here are some perspectives that might add some robustness to this discussion.

‘April Fools’ Week Massacre’ spares neither candidate
Inside View by the Editor, Robert Powell

Economist lowers Virginia sequestration job loss estimate
Feedback & Followups

Latest News

Roofing Supply Group adds second Hampton Roads location
Dallas-based Roofing Supply Group is expanding to Williamsburg.


Committee forms to help select Virginia Tech’s next president
Advisory committee will help board select the university’s 16th president.


Two new tenants sign on at Deep Run III in Henrico County
Essex Bank is relocating to the former headquarters building for Circuit City.


Advance Auto reports lower earnings
Company says warm weather last year, lower customer income affected earnings.


Sens. Warner & Kaine submit legislation to expand offshore energy leases
Proposal calls for revenue sharing of 37.5 percent to Virginia.


Roanoke College poll finds improving consumer sentiment
Virginia respondents say they are optimistic about the economy and household finances


People

NII Holdings Inc. announces changes to board of directors
Kevin Beebe, a director on the board, is now chairman of the board.

UVA Cancer Center appoints new director
Thomas P. Loughran Jr. starts Aug. 15.

Roanoke College names general counsel
G. Michael Pace Jr. was managing partner of Roanoke-based Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore.

Ken Campbell joins Colliers in Richmond as a director in corporate services.
He also will be part of office brokerage team.




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