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Virginia Business - June 2007

June 2007COVER STORY
Investing in charity
Like her famous brother Warren, Doris Buffet expects a return on her money.

Giving back
Companies say corporate philanthropy is good for business.

The Virginia 100
List of Virginia's Wealthiest: Ranked | Alphabetical

Planting seeds
One of America's most generous couples makes gifts close to home.

Touchdown!
Former football player Steve Johnson goes on to build a fortune in business.


UPSCALE PROPERTIES

Preservation-minded buyers only
Sale of historic Carter's Grove plantation includes restrictions.


Video tour:
Carter's Grove Plantation

GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Legislators did more than work on transportation
New laws relating to business set to take effect.


REGIONAL REPORT - LOUDOUN COUNTY
Growing pains
Loudoun's burgeoning population attracts development, strains resources.

Plans for Dulles area include health facilities, mixed-use projects

 

ENGINEERING / IT
Biomedical engineering
Virginia schools trying to keep pace with growing demand in specialty.


COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE QUARTERLY REPORT
Top broker
Charlie Polk consistently racks up more deals than other brokers in larger markets. What's his secret?

Outside investors come calling
Virginia's location and growth attract commercial development.

Real estate transactions

 

OPTIONS
Quest for the 'Magnificent Seven' (animals)
South African reserve offers a much better view than a zoo

Bulking up
Experience, certification important in finding a personal trainer.

DEPARTMENTS
Publisher's Corner
- Tracking wealth in Virginia

Commentary
- Leadership class explores Virginia's strengths and weaknesses

Around the Old Dominion
- Natural Bridge goes on the block
- Report predicts big opportunities for small contractors
- TecAccess program is helping veterans get on a career path
- Firm's aim is to give profits to charity

Ideas
- Business innovation fuels growth of U.S. economy

Letters to the Editor

Follow-ups

For the Record
Mergers & acquisitions Cutbacks, closings Stocks, financing
Deals Products, services Legal, regulatory
New plants Divestitures Noteworthy
People Expansions  
Contracts Real estate  

 

 


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