Cover Story
Two Virginias
New efforts aim to shrink the economic gap between urban and rural regions
Interview
A ‘person of character’
Army veteran takes command of Virginia’s largest law firm
March interview with JONATHAN P. HARMON, chairman, McGuireWoods LLP, Richmond
Opinion
Opinion: There’s no second-place prize in economic development
If jobs and the economy are so important, why doesn’t economic development get a little more respect?
From This Issue
Virginia leaders
List of most influential people includes entrepreneurs and visionaries
The Big Book’s most influential people intro
Two scenarios
The direction of Virginia’s economy still depends on the federal government
The Big Book 2018
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Lines in the dust
Are antiquated government boundaries limiting regional progress?
No big deal
That doesn’t mean nothing is happening in the Roanoke and New River valleys
The title of Roanoke Regional Partnership’s 2016 annual report was “Best. Year. Ever.” — making any other year without similar results almost seem like a letdown.
Rebuilding VEDP
New leader responds to concerns and rolls out a strategic plan
New leader to the VEDP responds to concerns and rolls out a strategic plan
Growing your own
Altec’s fifth expansion is ‘an endorsement of the business climate’
Seeking talent
Technology, autos and call centers generate jobs in Central Virginia
A stellar year
Valley’s 2017 deals are expected to create 3,300 jobs
‘Project Echo’
Henrico County was kept in the dark about data-center owner’s identity
Timing was ‘critical’
Amazon center in Frederick will employ more than 1,000