Cover Story
A steady hand at the helm
Reinhart guides turnaround at the Port of Virginia
Virginia Business Person of the Year: John F. Reinhart, CEO and executive director Port of Virginia
From This Issue
Gift is designed to boost the quality of child care
A $1 million gift from Ben and Betty Davenport will establish the Davenport Institute for Early Childhood Development.
Tracking the turning points
Legal Elite attorneys see the effects of a changing economy
2016 Virginia Legal Elite
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Study shows effect of copper-infused products
Norfolk-based EOS Surfaces LLC and Richmond-based Cupron Inc. are the focus of the world’s largest clinical trial on the effectiveness of copper against hospital-acquired infections.
Inova partners with U.Va. on research institute
The University of Virginia and Falls Church-based Inova Health System have formed a partnership that will include a $112 million research institute and a regional medical school campus in Northern Virginia.
Genworth agrees to be sold to Chinese firm
Henrico County-based Genworth Financial Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Beijing-based China Oceanwide for $2.7 billion, or $5.43 per share, in cash.
Exceptions in a buyer’s market
Auto and cyber insurance rates are rising
This year has been a buyer’s market for commercial insurance, with competition among insurers helping to keep most rates down. Nonetheless, two types of coverage — auto and cyber — saw rate increases in 2016, a pattern that may continue next year.
Righting the ship?
Scathing report says state’s economic development organization needs a major overhaul
VEDP is on the brink of a sweeping overhaul.
‘Precipice of change’
Co-founder of incubator 1776 believes in the power of entrepreneurs
Donna Harris, co-founder of incubator 1776 believes in the power of entrepreneurs.
Born to serve
Eastern Virginia Medical School addresses the needs of its region
University Profile: eastern virginia medical school
Goodyear contests $1 million in fines in deaths
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.’s Danville plant is contesting more than $1 million in state penalties after four work-related deaths since August 2015.