Virginia Business November 2003

Virginia Business - November 2003

COVER STORY
Is the cork finally off Virginia's wine industry?
More wineries and talent could boost state's image as a major wine country, drawing tourists and dollars.

Patricia Kluge puts Virginia wine in the spotlight

Publisher's Profile
A brief look at the agricultural programs at Virginia State University and Virginia Tech.

 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS
At Nextel, talk is cheap
Company dominates walkie-talkie market, but competition is heating up.

Marketing shifts into high gear as Nextel becomes NASCAR sponsor

 

HOSPITALS
Operation Safety
New programs cut medical errors and improve patient care.

Belt tightening and moves to greener pastures help hospitals earn profits

REGIONAL REPORT
Life after NAFTA — Lake Country regroups

 

SUPER CPAs
Our annual list of the top CPAs in the state

 

DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Corner

Minding Your Business
- Whiskey, by George
- Stopping spam before it starts

Around the Old Dominion
- Lexington's horse power
- Downtown Roanoke's Market Square launches a Wi-Fi zone

Virginia Ideas

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