May 2014

Cover Story

Interview

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Contrasting trends

Revenue growth rate rises for list’s top company, but median rate falls

2014 Fantastic 50

Can baseball boost the Bottom?

While developers seek opportunities around a proposed stadium, others question its impact

Could a new baseball stadium in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom revitalize the Richmond’s downtown?

A magic pill?

Medical facilities are going up all over the Richmond region, giving a boost to commercial real estate

In Richmond, health systems and medical providers have been on a building spree, putting up outpatient satellite facilities one after another.

Assessing the risks

Researcher examines potential health effects of ‘vaping’

The hard science of investigating the health effects of electronic cigarettes has begun.

Strained relationship?

GOP delegates, business groups again on opposite sides of an issue

GOP delegates, many business groups again
find themselves on opposite sides of an issue

Weary confusion

Changes and delays haven’t simplified a complicated law

Changes and delays haven’t simplified the complicated Affordable Care Act.

Forever young

Retirement communities fine-tune their pitch for aging baby boomers

Retirement communities fine-tune their pitch for aging baby boomers.

A push toward success

Business accelerator trend is growing in Virginia

“Business acceleration” is a fairly new concept that is catching on quickly in the fast-paced world of technology startups and is seen as a way to boost Virginia’s innovation economy.

Seeking uncommon students

Schools recruit minorities, veterans and rural residents to meet demands for skilled workforce

Schools recruit minorities, veterans and rural residents to meet demands for skilled workforce.

What’s in a name?

Mayor favors ‘Coastal Virginia’ as the region’s new moniker

Some in Hampton Roads want to change its name to one that more effectively identifies the region.