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October 2006Virginia Business - October 2006

COVER STORY
NASCAR: Virginia's major league sport
The state tries to capitalize on the growing popularity of stock car racing.

Fans' brand loyalty attracts wide range of sponsors

Family-run NASCAR avoids pitfalls of other sports


REGIONAL REPORT: SHENANDOAH VALLEY
The other side of the mountain
Outside developers discover Winchester area's advantages

Harrisonburg ready for the next generation of Internet technology

Growth and Development


CONSTRUCTION
Going up
Luxury condos, research centers and innovative museums mark a busy year for construction.

Marine Corps museum encourages interaction

New art museum captures Roanoke's sense of place

Philip Morris facility is a boost to Richmond's downtown

Condo tower in resort city offers amenities and urban setting

Research center celebrates nature and collaboration

Sampling of Virginia's largest construction projects 2005-06

'New Urbanism' developments


EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Turnover at the top
It's still good to be the boss or retire at the top of the corporate ladder.

What they make
Compensation for the CEOs of Virginia's public companies with at least $1 billion in revenue.

HEALTH BENEFITS
Wellness in the workplace
Companies offer programs and rewards to boost employee health.

Group recognizes Anheuser-Busch, Sentara for employee programs

Important steps in building a wellness program.

DEPARTMENTS
Editor's Corner
- The race for development

Looking Back
- Virginia-born Cyrus McCormick left the state to build his fortune

Around the Old Dominion
- Asian-American group forms chamber of commerce
- Virginia officials using top ranking in business survey as marketing tool
- Altria puts Kraft spinoff plans on hold

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