Virginia Business Editor Jim Bacon Resigns

After 16 years with Virginia Business magazine, Editor Jim Bacon decides to move, "onward and upward" by starting a new project which he is calling "Bacon's Rebellion". The new project will be an eLetter and Website that explores Virginia public policy, economic development and community revitalization in the context of the "knowledge economy."

According to Bacon, the new project will be based on old economy fundamentals (such as profitability and thrift) and, as such, -"no venture capitalists need apply"- for involvement in his new publication.

DynCorp Considers a Merger or Acquisition

Reston, VA -- DynCorp., an employee-owned firm based in Reston, VA, recently sent a letter to its shareholders notifying them that the firm's board of directors has authorized management to consider third-party offers of a sale or merger. According to the letter, a transaction could be arranged within 90 days.

DynCorp has approximately 5,000 employees within the Greater Washington area, including a small office in Richmond's high-tech incubator, Advantech.

Five Companies Recognized In Virginia Telecom Business Plan Contest

McLean, VA -- Five early-stage telecom companies have been selected as finalists in the First Annual Virginia Telecom Business Plan Challenge. Companies are competing for $70,000+ in professional services. On March 21, all of the finalists will present to a panel of judges at the Virginia Center for Innovative Technology (CIT).

The finalists are: RoxTel Corporation, Leap Frog Networks, VSystems, Inc., Centrivity, Digicon ASP.com and Telverse Communications

For more information, visit www.cit.org

2002 Ernst & Young Virginia Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards - Deadline for Nominations: April 5, 2002

The search is on for Virginia's outstanding entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hard work and perseverance have created and sustained successful, growing business ventures. Nominations are now being accepted for the seventh annual Virginia Entrepreneur Of The Year awards. To qualify, a nominee must be an owner/manager primarily responsible for the recent performance of a company that is at least two years old. Nominees will be reviewed by an independent panel of judges, and finalists will be announced on May 6th.

Awards in several categories will be presented at a black-tie gala on June 20, 2002 at the Richmond Marriott. There is no fee to enter, but nomination forms must be received by April 5, 2002 to be considered.

For more information and to receive nomination materials, please contact Nancy Talmage at 804-344-4564 (nancy.talmage@ey.com) or submit a nomination online at www.ey.com/us/eoy

VA Software Developer Creates Instant Online Numerical Analysis

RDA, an IT services firm, has formed a partnership with Enumerate, a Virginia-based software developer, to offer data in a pioneering interactive format that dramatically speeds and simplifies numerical analysis. Under the partnership agreement, RDA will integrate and resell Enumerate's products and technology with RDA solutions.

Enumerate's technology uses the power of the Web to automate many tasks commonly performed when analyzing data. Unlike static data on today's Web sites, interactive data allows people to create custom charts and tables online simply by clicking their mouse. From a standard Web browser, users can apply instant equations to adjust the data and easily link to charts and tables they create into other presentations. One project that has used this technology includes The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) 'Worldwide Cost of Living Survey'.

For more information, visit www.enumerate.com

PBS & J Recently Named "Large Business Of The Year"

PBS&J, a leading provider of infrastructure planning, engineering, construction management, and program management services was recently named "Large Business Of The Year" by the Baltimore-Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce.

The employee-owned firm is ranked by Engineering News-Record as 13th among the nation's top "pure" design engineering consulting firms and posted revenues of more than $314 million in fiscal year 2001. PBS&J has 60+ offices nationwide; five of which are within the mid-Atlantic region: Beltsville, Maryland (hub office); Chantilly, Richmond, and Newport News, Virginia; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

For more information, visit www.pbsj.com

VPTC Announces Finalists For The 2002 Tech Awards

The Virginia Piedmont Technology Council (VPTC), has announced its finalists for the 2002 Tech Awards. The awards will be presented at a gala dinner on April 30, 2002 in Charlottesville. Virginia's newly-appointed Secretary of Technology, George C. Newstrom, will be the dinner's keynote speaker.

The following companies and individuals have been recognized as finalists in a variety of categories:
Lodestone Games, MDS Proteomics, Biophile, Inc., Tom McCrystal, MJ Systems, Inc., Frontline Test Equipment, Inc., Biotage, ExploreLearning, Upstate Biotechnology, Sheridan Snyder, Dr. Wayne K. White, Jefferson Madison Regional Library, The Neon Guild- Debra Weiss, Dominion Digital, Robert MacWright- UVA Patent Foundation, Colin Learmonth, David Kalergis- UVA Gateway, Sharon Godbold- Henley Middle School, Peggy Wescott- IT Academy, Laurene Johnson- Hollymead Elementary, Tom Weis- St. Anne's Belfield School.

Goodman and Company Appoints New Marketing Director

Joan Izzo has been named marketing director for Goodman & Company, one of the largest professional firms in the Southeast. Formerly marketing communications manager for Alfa Laval Inc., Izzo brings 15 years marketing experience to Goodman & Company. In her new position, Izzo will focus on corporate branding and the development of a comprehensive marketing plan for the accounting, business consulting and technology firm. "The goal of the new marketing team will be to reengineer Goodman's marketing efforts to clearly project the image of the nationally competitive firm it has become," Izzo said.

For more information visit www.goodmanco.com

Star Scientific To Create 315 New Jobs

Richmond, VA -- Governor Mark R. Warner announced on Tuesday that Star Scientific, Inc. will expand its manufacturing and processing facility in Mecklenburg County. The expansion will create 315 new jobs through a $49.9 million investment. Virginia successfully competed with North Carolina, Georgia, and Kentucky for this investment.

For more information, visit www.starscientific.com

Power Systems International Creates 64 New Jobs In Rockbridge County

Richmond, VA -- Governor Mark R. Warner recently announced that Power Systems International, Inc., a manufacturer of mobile power generating systems for the military, will relocate from New York to Rockbridge County. The company will create 64 new jobs through a $2.5 million investment. Virginia successfully competed with West Virginia and Tennessee for the project.