100 People to Meet: Impact Makers
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Whether writing bestselling books, fighting high-profile court battles, helping to build racial equity, fighting for institutional reforms or leading coalitions, these Virginians are making a difference. Read about the rest of our 100 People to Meet in 2021. Rita Davis Counsel to Gov. Ralph Northam Richmond A Bedford County native and University of Richmond School
100 People to Meet: Hosts
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In a tough year for restaurants, hotels and amusement parks, these professionals rose to the occasion to provide nourishment for our bodies, minds and souls through dining, lodging, spirits, tourism and entertainment. Read about the rest of our 100 People to Meet in 2021. Shoham Amin Founder and principal, Excel Group Arlington In 2011, Shoham
100 People to Meet: Builders
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From real estate to global construction projects to major business expansions, these are the professionals who are building Virginia’s future and constructing legacies. Read about the rest of our 100 People to Meet in 2021. Craig Albert President and chief operating officer, Bechtel Corp. Reston In September, Craig Albert stepped up to fill the gap
100 People to Meet: Public Faces
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From educating Virginians about the offshore wind industry to shepherding $400 million casino resorts across the finish line, these are the people who add to the commonwealth’s conversation and lend a face to ambitious undertakings. Read about the rest of our 100 People to Meet in 2021. B. Hayes Framme Senior manager, government relations
100 People to Meet: Innovators
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Representing sectors ranging from data analysis to pharmaceuticals to fashion, these visionary trendsetters keep the Old Dominion from getting stale. Read about the rest of our 100 People to Meet in 2021. Jason Crabtree Co-founder and CEO, Qomplx Inc. Tysons Growing up in Seattle, Jason Crabtree was more likely to be found raising and showing
100 People to Meet: Educators
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Ranked as CNBC’s Top State for Business in 2019, Virginia earned the distinction in part for its “wealth of colleges and universities,” lauded by CNBC as the nation’s best. These are some of the educators and administrators who are helping to preserve and grow that reputation. Read about the rest of our 100 People to
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With the Navy rebuilding its fleet, maritime industry is hiring thousands
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There’s massive work underway in the Hampton Roads maritime industry, with much more on the horizon. The region is hiring, big-time. But are there enough qualified candidates to fill the jobs? Regional leaders want to get ahead of the question, they say, considering the window of opportunity and what’s at stake for the area’s economic
Heavy hitters
The 2020 list of Virginia business leaders who get things done
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With 21 companies listed on the Fortune 500, Virginia is home to many powerful and influential business leaders but naturally some are more involved in their communities and exert more pull in the state than others. This year’s list of Virginia’s most influential businesspeople ranges from defense contractors, bankers and health system CEOs to a
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General Dynamics capped off 2019 with largest-ever Navy contract
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When President Donald Trump stepped onstage at a General Dynamics Corp.-run factory last spring, an American flag and four M1 Abrams battle tanks served as his backdrop. “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood played. Employees of the Lima, Ohio, plant chanted, “USA, USA!” and Trump smiled. “Well, you better love me,” he said. “I
The real world
Experiential learning helps business students link classroom, workplace
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When a new brewery set its sights on the Williamsburg area, it knew William & Mary students would be a key customer base. To reach them, the business owners decided to tap into a source of unique marketing advice — Agency 1693, an advertising firm run by William & Mary students. “We offer premium content,”