features

< Cover Story >

• Tearing Down Barriers: Company makes technology accessible for the disabled.

• Yacht Builder Charts a New Course for Recruiting Workers.
• Multi-Marketing Drives Growth For Rug Retailer
• A revamp and expansion pays off for old-line manufacturer

< Business Trends:>

• Catering to weary passengers: Airports compete on amenities as well as price.

• Feeling the Ripple Effects: Community banks hurt by risky loans they didn't make.
• New Banks in Virginia
• Individual privacy vs. public security: Tragedy raises questions about when information should be disclosed.
• Generation Gap: Private schools worry about getting caught in a numbers game.

< Regional Report >

• Petersburg’s revival: "The planets are lining up just right."

< Quaterly Report >

• The collaborative strategist: Technology secretary relies on soft skills to solve problems.
• Hindu faith outlines chapters of life