Cover Story
Manna from heaven
Angel investors take bigger role in funding startups
Interview
The future of work
Warner believes new policies are required in a shifting economy
Interview: Sen. Mark R. Warner, U.S. Senate
From This Issue
Sunset Digital plans to buy BVU’s OptiNet division
Sunset Digital Communications Inc. in Duffield plans to buy the OptiNet division of Bristol Virginia Utilities Authority (BVU) for $50 million.
Xgility adds employees as its revenue soars
IT services firm Xgility is growing.
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Swedish firm picks Henry for its first U.S. plant
The Martinsville-Henry County area continues to diversify its economy, adding international companies to its mix of businesses.
‘Not for the faint of heart’
Small and midsize defense contractors struggle in cost-cutting climate
Small and midsize defense contractors
struggle in cost-cutting climate
Stopping the bleeding
Some hospitals are struggling as federal payments decline
Some hospitals are struggling as federal payments decline.
Plugging the holes
Projects focus on industries facing shortages of skilled workers
Projects at Virginia Community Colleges focus on industries facing shortages of skilled workers.
Record-breaking pace
Research grants continue to climb at VCU
University Profile: Virginia Commonwealth University
Not on board
Norfolk Southern focuses on cost cutting as it rebuffs merger bids
Norfolk Southern focuses on cost cutting as it rebuffs merger bids.
Expanding the spotlight
Area attracts new visitors with retail developments and country music
The Bristol area attracts new visitors with retail developments and country music.
The Battle at Bristol
Football game at speedway is expected to set a record