Cover Story
The play is under review
Scrutiny of economic incentives is growing throughout the country
Interview
Data driven
New economic development leader says Virginia can again be a top-growth state
March Interview: Stephen Moret, president and CEO, Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Opinion
From This Issue
On the move
People who are making their mark
New jobs on the way
Region sees promising uptick in new economic development projects
SOUTHERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL VIEW: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
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Most Influential Virginians 2017
Most Influential Virginians 2017
Canadian courtship
Martinsville-Henry County met company’s labor and time-schedule requirements
Southern Virginia The Big Deal
Flight leader
Research center is birthplace of missions to the moon and Mars
100th Anniversary: NASA Langley Research Center
Name-changing donations
Inova, GMU and Smithfield school receive major gifts
The Big Book: philanthropy
Wired for jobs
Call center and data center positions provide much-needed employment
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL VIEW: THE YEAR IN REVIEW
A leap year for Shentel
Formed as a local phone company, it now is the nation’s sixth-largest wireless carrier
115th Anniversary: Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.
Virginia waits to see how Trump’s plans will affect state economy
THE BIG BOOK: The charts
The fifth annual Big Book takes the measure of Virginia’s economy in a series of charts and lists looking at a variety of industries and professions.
Old growth
Some traditional industries are reviving in Southwest Virginia
Southwest Virginia The Big Deal