Cover Story
Calmer seas
After turbulence, Port of Virginia improves bottom line and efficiency
After turbulence, Port of Virginia improves bottom line and efficiency.
Interview
Taking the reins
New Tech president wants to retain talent, recruit foreign students
Interview with Timothy D. Sands, President, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg
Opinion
Publisher’s column praised for spotlighting political ‘shenanigans’
Letter to the Editor
From This Issue
Ready for a comeback?
Training programs prepare students for a new age in manufacturing
Training programs prepare students for a new age in manufacturing.
Taking aim at ‘patent trolls’
Critics worry new law may hurt the people it was designed to protect
Critics worry new “patent troll” law may hurt the people it was designed to protect.
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Individual rates rising
Health insurers still learning about enrollees gained through the Affordable Care Act
Health insurers still learning about enrollees gained through the Affordable Care Act.
Health insurance is seen shifting to a business-to-consumer model
Health insurance is moving from an employer-based, business-to-business model to more of a business-to-consumer model.
Making the world ‘a better and safer place’
Bode Technology excels in private forensics analysis of DNA
Bode Technology excels in private forensics analysis of DNA.
Physician network looking for ways to improve care
Sentara Quality Care Network is looking at how providers can improve care and where the gaps are.
Dollar Tree sparks bidding war for Family Dollar
Dollar Tree Inc. bid $8.5 billion for Family Dollar Stores Inc. in July. Dollar General made an $8.9 billion bid in August.
Making their move
Innovative ideas and smart strategies help startup founders thrive in a tough economy
Innovative ideas and smart strategies help young entrepreneurs thrive in a tough economy.
Front Royal celebrates return of Avtex property
The Front Royal-Warren County Economic Development Authority will hold an event celebrating the return of the Avtex Superfund site to the community in September.
Living the sky life
High-rise apartments and condos appeal to a range of demographic groups
High-rise apartments and condos appeal to a range of demographic groups.