February 2001 in Virginia Business:

Cover Story
Special Report — The State of the State
Virginia Business looks at various economic data and indicators to see how the state really stacks up compared with the nation

The Four Commonwealths of Virginia
A new study of economic data shows that while the state is doing well, it is being split into four distinct regions. Two are doing just fine and two are faltering.

News and Features
Business Trends to Watch
Trends for 2001 facing business executives, from personal finance counseling for employees to helping them navigate high-tech stock crashes.

Private Schools May Have to Bite the Bullet on Testing
Virginia's elite private schools have been exempt from the Standards of Learning proficiency tests required of public schools. But how well are private schools teaching?

Departments
Minding Your Business
• Art-to-go has Virginia Beach business rolling
• Rinse and reuse could save lives
• From Woolite to heroin
• You're never too old to learn
• Playin' for profit

Editor's Corner

For the Record

Virginia Weekend