VIRGINIA BUSINESS

VOLUME 13                                   APRIL 1998                                              NO. 4

COVER STORY

MANY HAPPY RETURNS

By Sally Kirby Hartman

Jackson Hewitt stock went from $4.50 to $68 last year, a 1,400 percent gain. Many elated investors are giving credit to Keith Alessi, the tax firm's new CEO.

EXECUTIVE LIFE

VIRGINIA BY FOOT

By Leonard M. Adkins

Slip on a pair of comfortable shoes and join us on six of the state's many trails.

THE MADE IN VIRGINIA TOUR

By Sally Kirby Hartman

A little PR and a lot of pride go into the plant and industry tours open to travelers across the commonwealth.

NEWS AND FEATURES

DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE

By Maura K. Singleton

Deregulation of the electric utility industry is still a highly charged issue. It's coming, but its effect on Virginians' power bills is unknown.

REGIONAL REPORT

FARMVILLE AREA

By Lisa Davis Allison

Rediscover Virginia's Heartland and what it's doing to attract and foster business.

SPECIAL SECTIONS

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BRAINPOWER FOR BUSINESS

Virginia's higher-education system provides businesses with an abundance of intellectual resources.

 

OTHER  ISSUES OF VIRGINIA BUSINESS




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