Virginia Business - March 2002

COVER STORY
What's in your wallet?
Credit card king Capital One is leading the biggest corporate expansion in Virginia's history. And, it's fast becoming the best-known national brand based in the state.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: Richmond
The challenge of Broad Street
Hopes for downtown rest on a huge plan for Richmond's old retail distict.

A cultural gem
Arts thrive in Richmond despite meager state and corporate funding.

TECHNOLOGY IN VIRGINIA
Living in a materials world
Small, smart and light advanced materials hold promise for state labs.

NEWS AND FEATURES
Biggest Deals: Shipyard deal marks biggest mergers in 2001
Defense in, high technology out in M&As

ADVERTISING SECTION
Going for the green
Mixing golf and business is hot; here's how to do it right.

The most business-friendly golf courses in Virginia
The best golfers at Virginia Business make their picks.


DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Corner
Our culture of credit

Minding Your Business
- College seniors button it up
- Customizing workplace training
- Biotech comes to Mr. Jefferson's town
- Fairfax County gets an "A"
- Commercial bank loans and deposits in Virginia (chart)

For the Record

Virginia Weekend
Beyond bug spray