contents Vol. 33
VirginiaBusiness.com JUNE 2018
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6 Followups 7 Events calendar
8 Out & About - Virginia Maritime Association Trade Symposium
11 Our View 12 Regional Views
50 Out & About - Fantastic 50
67 Inside View 68 Index 69 Preview
62 Bristol’s Big
Bang brand The state-straddling Birthplace of Country Music is building its downtown. by Tim Thornton
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
44 Bills that mean business
General Assembly passes legislation affecting the state economy.
by Jessica Sabbath CYBERSECURITY
47 Digital hygiene Protecting data is key in today’s connected world. by Veronica Garabelli
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION 53 Addressing
#MeToo issues Reaction must be quick but ‘not a witch hunt.’ by Gary Robertson
56
U.Va. in
transition New president preparing for Aug. 1 start. by Karin Kapsidelis
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