Articles by Stephenie Overman

  • Posted on 4/6/21

    Arguing the Case for Diversity

    Like many industries, law firms are taking a fresh look at hiring and retaining a new generation of employees who better reflect the racial, ethnic and . . .

  • Posted on 3/19/21

    A Bright Spot

    The coronavirus pandemic divided Loudoun County into two worlds in 2020 — tech and touch, says Buddy Rizer, the county’s executive director for economic development.While the . . .

  • Posted on 2/1/21

    A Shot in The Arm

    Virginia’s Best Places to Work were hit by the consequences of COVID-19 just like every other business this year. But characteristics that won them the “best . . .

  • Posted on 9/28/18

    The Recruitment Crunch

    Concentrating on the “Cs” — culture, community, career, college connections — helps Virginia businesses attract skilled workers at a time when the unemployment rate is unusually . . .

  • Posted on 9/10/18

    Fredericksburg Foresees Many Uses For Baseball Stadium

    The Potomac Nationals plan to head to Fredericksburg, a move that backers expect will bring more than minor-league baseball to the city.A key component of the . . .

  • Posted on 11/1/17

    Shenandoah Herb Grower Is Expanding Across The U.S.

    Shenandoah Growers, a Harrisonburg-based organic herb grower, continues to expand its system of automated greenhouses and indoor LED growing rooms around the country.The company’s Rockingham County . . .

  • Posted on 8/2/17

    Inova Accelerator Seeks Personalized-Medicine Startups

    The Inova Personalized Health Accelerator (IPHA) is preparing to accept applications from early-stage startups focused on predicting, preventing and treating disease.Falls Church-based Inova Health System announced . . .