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VOLUME 13                                   MARCH 1998                                             NO. 3

COVER STORY

A HAND UP

By Maura Singleton

Virginia businesses and localities are making welfare reform work. But for new hires, getting a job is only the first hurdle.


MANAGEMENT

SERVE IT UP

By Bill Edwards

HMO or indemnity plan? Growth, income or bond fund for your 401(k)? Cafeteria-style benefits are becoming more popular -- and more complex.


EXECUTIVE LIFE

BUSINESS BETWEEN BIRDIES

By Mike Ashley

Your business life is in a bunker, and your competitors are all on the greens. If you're missing those key corporate links, here's what you can do.


REGIONAL REPORT

VIRGINIA'S REGION 2000

By Lisa Davis Allison

The seven localities in this central Virginia area are building on what works.


SPECIAL SECTION

info-tech

INFO-TECH

A snapshot of Virginia's information technology and telecommunications sector.


biggest deals

BIGGEST DEALS OF 1997

An overview of Virginia's top contracts, stock offerings, bond issues, real estate deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

OTHER  ISSUES OF VIRGINIA BUSINESS


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Looking For Workers?


MINDING YOUR
 BUSINESS


Pass the Grey Poupon

Bubble, Bubble,
Toil and Trouble


Shots Seen 'Round the World


TAKING
STOCK

Small Banks,
Big Potential


SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

G.S Industries
of Bassett Inc.


FOR THE
RECORD

A Monthly
Business Recap


BACON'S
REBELLION

Flush With Promise




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