Cover Story
A big league move?
Business groups believe a Richmond-Hampton Roads mega-region will be a major competitor
Business groups believe a Richmond-Hampton Roads mega-region will be a major competitor.
Interview
1986 versus 2016
Baliles and McAuliffe discuss how Virginia’s economy has developed and why it still needs to change
Interview: Former Gov. Gerald Baliles and Gov. Terry McAuliffe
Opinion
Thirty years ago
Flipping through the pages of Virginia Business’ first issue, published 30 years ago in March 1986, it is interesting to see how times have changed as well as some things that remain the same.
From This Issue
Held to high standards
Shockey maintains culture established by its founder
120th Anniversary: Shockey Companies
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Enduring allure
The Omni Homestead has charmed a succession of generations
250th Anniversary: The Omni Homestead Resort
Game-changing donations
Major gifts make the difference in a project’s success
The Big Book: Philanthropy
High-wattage personalities
Most Influential Virginians are bent on getting things done
Most Influential Virginians, Power Couples and People On the Move
Tug of war
Dispute heightens concerns about judicial appointment process
The Big Book: professional services
Attracting visitors and accolades
State’s tourism industry continues to grow, buoyed by food and drink
The Big Book: Tourism
Focused on employment
288 deals announced in 2015 are expected to create nearly 21,000 jobs
Economic development intro
All aboard
Plan for high-speed rail from Richmond to Washington, D.C., is chugging along