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COVER STORY:
International Trade
Beyond borders

China has become World Art Group's primary international sales destination since the company developed an export strategy in 2003.
by Heather B. Hayes

Getting started
Advice for getting started in exporting.

International Trade: Top Ten Do's and Don'ts

COMMUNITY PROFILE: Lynchburg>
Nuclear energy hub
The Lynchburg offers a chance to pursue an engineering career while enjoying a small city life with many options for outdoor activities.
by Bryan Gentry

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: Loudoun County>
Ying and yang
Loudoun County offers everything from data centers to wineries.
by M.J. McAteer

Sunny with a chance of profits
Virginia's race to cash in on solar
by Nicole Anderson Ellis

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION>>
Earnings erosion
Nearly half of Virginia's top public CEOs saw salaries drop or remain the same in 2009.
by Garry Kranz

Finley Davies Virginia CEO pay report.

VIRGINIA WINE INDUSTRY >>

Living the dream
Boomers who made good on first career open many of state's new wineries.
by Jim Raper

Virginia wine exports grow
The United Kingdom looks like the most promising market.
by Jim Raper

Who's opening new wineries in Virginia?
Owners come from diverse first careers.

SUCCESSION PLANNING >>
A tradition of triumvirates
Three-president arrangement continues a power-sharing trend at Markel Corp..
by Lee Graves and Robert Powell

Markel's investment strategy looks long term
by Lee Graves