Recent Articles from Anna-Louise Jackson
Milestones: Cheers to all the years!
Many of the worst periods in economic history have proven fruitful for entrepreneurship. As Plato, the ancient Greek philosopher, observed, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Virginia, like the rest of the country, has experienced a surge in entrepreneurship since the pandemic. In the past four years, the number of applications for business formations in […]
2024 Virginia Women in Leadership Awards: Leading Ladies
For the fourth annual Women in Leadership Awards, Virginia Business hosted a photo shoot at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, where eight of this year’s winners struck poses for Richmond photographer James Lee. Given the surroundings, Lee took inspiration from the museum’s collection and other artwork in staging the photos. The results display a […]
The ripple effect
Major storms year-round are bringing an increased risk of flooding to the doorsteps of property owners across Virginia, but changes in the market for flood insurance could mean some will be ill-prepared when the water rises. Some inland Virginians have learned firsthand in recent years about the devastating toll of flooding, which has long been […]