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Money machine
How much is a college degree really worth?
In 2009, Donald Hart found himself in an enviable position. Leading up to his graduation from Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach, Hart had been accepted to a slew
Interview
Top of the class
VCCS’ new chancellor has big plans
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In April, David Doré started his new job as Virginia Community College System chancellor, stepping into the shoes of the retired Glenn DuBois, who held the position for 21 years.
Opinion
The antacid test
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For every parent who’s ever downed a Prilosec-and-Maalox cocktail while making out an eye-popping college tuition check, there comes a moment when they may look askance at how universities are
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Making an impact
CFO stakes claim in rural community development
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Virginia Business’ 2023 Virginia CFO of the Year award winners represent large and small businesses and large and small nonprofits. Small nonprofit | Clyde Cornett, Executive vice president and CFO
Fate in finances
CFO has lifelong connection to Boys & Girls Clubs
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Virginia Business’ 2023 Virginia CFO of the Year award winners represent large and small businesses and large and small nonprofits. Large Nonprofit | Jim Barker, chief financial officer Delta Dental
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Leading by example
Markel Food Group CFO prioritizes mentorship
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Virginia Business’ 2023 Virginia CFO of the Year award winners represent large and small businesses and large and small nonprofits. Large business | Cindy Yao, CFO and executive vice president
Bedford firing up tech training
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After Winoa USA closed its Bedford steel abrasives plant in 2020, town economic officials came up with the idea of renovating the empty facility into a regional technical training center
August 2023 Top Five stories
The top five most-read daily news stories from June 15 to July 14
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The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from June 15 to July 14 were led by CNBC’s announcement that Virginia placed second this year in the cable business
For the record August 2023
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CENTRAL VIRGINIA Buc-ee’s, the Texas-size travel center chain, completed its purchase of 27.686 acres in New Kent County for $6.5 million and will open its first Virginia location in the
More than bean counters
From talent shortages to AI, finance chiefs face challenges
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Chief financial officers have long been tasked with managing the fiscal responsibilities of companies — everything from financial planning to tracking cash flow. But increasingly, other C-suite executives and board
Betting on success
Danville region is all-in on workforce development
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Thousands of new jobs are flowing into Southern Virginia as Caesars Virginia prepares to open its permanent casino resort next year, and industries move into the region or expand. Meanwhile,
PharmaVille
Richmond, Petersburg partner to build national pharma hub
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A coalition of public and private sector partners is hoping to write a new chapter for Central Virginia — and ultimately the country — in its mission to fight drug shortages
Paying it forward
Logistics CFO gives back to finance students
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Virginia Business’ 2023 Virginia CFO of the Year award winners represent large and small businesses and large and small nonprofits. Small business | Jason Chesky, CFO Logenix International, Fairfax County
