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Home>Gary Robertson

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Recent Articles from Gary Robertson

Where the jobs are
News June 28, 2014

Where the jobs are

College graduates with a bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering earned the highest average salary, but Virginia schools do not currently offer the degree program.

Online courses
News May 30, 2014

Online courses

A growing number of executive education programs at Virginia’s colleges and universities are seeing greater competition from other institutions and online programs.

16 stores in 60 days
News April 29, 2014

16 stores in 60 days

James Xu, an Avail founder, is trying to develop Avail Vapor into a multimillion dollar business.

Assessing the risks
News April 29, 2014

Assessing the risks

The hard science of investigating the health effects of electronic cigarettes has begun.

Seeking uncommon students
News April 29, 2014

Seeking uncommon students

Schools recruit minorities, veterans and rural residents to meet demands for skilled workforce.

The burning question
News April 27, 2014

The burning question

Will smokers switch to electronic cigarettes?

The burning question
News April 27, 2014

The burning question: Will smokers switch to electronic cigarettes?

The Food and Drug Administration proposes regulations for the rapidly growing 'e-vapor' industry.

Ammo for the enemy
News February 28, 2014

Ammo for the enemy

Former Gov. Robert McDonnell and former first lady Maureen McDonnell are scheduled to be tried on federal corruption charges. How will it affect business prospects weighing a move to Virginia?

Over there
News February 28, 2014

Over there

Virginia is one of the nation’s leading recipients of federal spending.

Lessons from Homer’s ‘Iliad’
News January 29, 2014

Lessons from Homer’s ‘Iliad’

2014 Virginia Business Best Places to Work

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