Cover Story
The best-educated state?
Virginia wants its workforce to earn more degrees
Interview
A ‘naturally inclusive’ leader
Head of global law firm respects dissent and promotes diversity
November Interview: Alexander Y. “Sandy” Thomas
Global managing partner, Reed Smith, Tysons
Opinion
Rinse, wash and repeat
Our View
From This Issue
2018 VSCPA Survey: Hampton Roads
CPA Andrew Martin, vice president/principal at Corbin & Co. PC in Chesapeake, shares his take on the state of Hampton Roads.
Marking an anniversary
Community bankers banded together 40 years ago to remove barriers to growth
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Moving forward
The business community looks to Washington and Richmond for answers
Virginia Society of CPAs’ 2018 Virginia Economic Expectations survey
GO Virginia
Regional initiative prepares to pivot from planning to action
The enrollment roller-coaster
Numbers fall in a rising economy, but college continues to train students to meet workforce needs
College Profile: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Wythe County moves forward with exposition center plan
Appalachian Regional Exposition Center (APEX) in Wythe County
Back to the center
Companies return to downtown to up their ‘cool’ factor and appeal to millennials
Award-winning farmer doesn’t put all his eggs in one basket
Robert Mills Jr. is Virginia’s 2017 Farmer of the Year.
Niche industry leader
Christner’s boutique hotels tell stories about their communities
Profile of Kimberly Christner, CEO, Cornerstone Hospitality, Williamsburg.
Shenandoah herb grower is expanding across the U.S.
Shenandoah Growers, a Harrisonburg-based organic herb grower, continues to expand its system of automated greenhouses and indoor LED growing rooms around the country.