Cover Story
A rising tide?
Panama Canal expansion could change the game for Port of Virginia
Interview
The ‘Factory Man’
The subject of national bestseller now is the author of a how-to book on running a business
September Interview: John D. Bassett III, Chairman, Vaughan-Bassett Furniture Co., Galax
Opinion
Don’t forget the environment in listing Virginia’s assets
Letters to the Editor
Tim Kaine, it’s about time
Our View
From This Issue
Pragmatic pros
Officials focus on the basics in recruiting business prospects to the region
Richmond Region Economic Development Roundtable
Golf course bonds leave Buena Vista in the rough
The Vista Links golf course has failed to live up to expectations.
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Eight candidates compete in mayoral election
Improvement of city schools is a major issue in campaign
Nissan uses VIR as a testing ground for its autos
Virginia International Raceway’s automotive partner, Nissan North America, became a sponsor last year.
Hotel to capitalize on St. Paul’s outdoor attractions
The new Western Front Hotel being developed in St. Paul is a symbol of the transformation taking place in the Southwest Virginia town.
Neustar to split its operations into two companies
Neustar to split its operations into two companies
New president named at 70-year-old Southern Air
Lynchburg-based Southern Air this year is marking its 70th anniversary with the appointment of a new president, Paul Denham.
Drawing a line
Redistricting cases before the Supreme Court question the General Assembly’s intentions
For the second straight term, the U.S. Supreme Court plans to examine how the Virginia General Assembly drew the state’s election district maps after the 2010 U.S. Census.
GMU research addresses world issues
University Profile: George Mason University
Building a labor force
Virginia to help workers pay for credentials in high-demand professions
As of July 1, the state government will fund two-thirds of the cost of workforce credential programs for students who successfully complete vocational certification programs and earn industry-recognized credentials and certifications.