| COVER
STORY:
Best Places to Work in Virginia>>

Having fun
getting work done
Companies on this year's list offer activities and benefits to create a cohesive workplace. by Catherine MacDonald
BEST PLACES TO WORK:
SMALL EMPLOYERS >>
Small firm, big benefits
Fast-growing Knight Point acts like a much larger company.
by Joan Tupponce
List of Small Employers
BEST PLACES TO WORK:
MIDSIZE EMPLOYERS >>
Investing in employees
SNVC rewards effort and makes commitment to training.
by Marjolijn Bijlefeld
List of Midsize Employers
BEST PLACES TO WORK:
LARGE EMPLOYERS >>
'A culture of partnership'
Employees' ideas are heard at Edward Jones Investments.
by M.J. McAteer
List of Large Employers
| FEBRUARY INTERVIEW:
Martin Briley, Virginia Economic Development Partnership >>
Sending a message
New head of economic development agency plans to focus on results-oriented outreach marketing.
by Robert Powell
BANKING >>
'Consumer behavior has changed'
Federal reform and customers' frustration are affecting how banks do business.
by Doug Childers
COMMUNITY PROFILE: HAMPTON >> Stories by Elizabeth Cooper
Preparing for the next 400 years
Consultant's recommendations
offer a guide for city's growth.
'We hit the mark'
City's foray into new urbanization has paid off at town center.
Fort Monroe's 'amazing story'
Former Army base played
key role in the nation's history.
TECHNOLOGY:
Angel investors >>
Divine intervention
'Super angels' formalize their investments in startups.
by Richard Foster
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: REITs >>
Changing the landscape
REITs in Virginia continue to buy and develop properties and push green construction. by Robert Burke
Commercial Real Estate Interiors: Dave's Auto Spa |