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Virginia Ranked #1 for being Pro-Business

Taken from the Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce’s recent ChamberBits newsletter… Virginia Ranked #1 Again for Its Pro-Business Environment Even during these difficult times, Virginia’s pro-business environment has garnered it its latest number one ranking nationally. That’s welcomed and needed good news! The top slot was accorded to Virginia just this week by Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc., a top U.S.


UVA Named #1 in Nation as Best Public School in Terms of Quality to Value

I received this letter today from UVA President John Casteen; The University is frequently recognized for offering an excellent education at a reasonable price. Last May, the Center for College Affordability and Productivity ranked us No. 1 among all national public universities. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine ranked us No. 3 nationally in “100 Best Values in Public Colleges” in December.


#18 Out of 100 Best Places to Live and Launch (CNN Money)

CNN Money just named Charlottesville #18 out of the 100 Best Places to Live and Launch! Mentioning the business-mindedness of the City, the college atmosphere, the great support and mentoring given to small business and entrepreneurs, and the beautiful history and scenery here, we rank in below only 5 other cities on the East Coast!


Major Changes to Charlottesville/UVA’s Corner

I heard a very disturbing story earlier this week and was hoping it was just a rumor but it is not looking good thus far. Originally reported at Cvillain but then discussed more yesterday in the Cville, it sounds like a CVS may possibly coming to UVA’s “Corner” district and replacing some long-standing Corner classics, possibly Plan 9, Higher Grounds,