September
2010

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STORY:
The Business of Space
Ready to launch
Wallops Island could benefit
from a private-sector space race.
by Robert Burke
Snapshots of aerospace companies
Virginia's aerospace industry is a diverse group of companies involved in aviation as well as space travel. Here are snapshots of three of the estimated 350 companies statewide.
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: Richmond>
More shuffling than growth
Tenants are extending leases and trading up as Richmond area absorbs a glut of space.
by Paula C. Squires
COMMUNITY PROFILE: Roanoke/New River Valley>
Outdoor identity
The region promotes activities at its mountains and rivers by
Tim Thornton
| VIRGINIA PORTS>>
Former rivals on same team
Historic agreement combines strengths of Virginia Port Authority and APM Terminals.
by Elizabeth Cooper
Getting a second wind
Port of Virginia gears up for emerging energy industry.
by Elizabeth Cooper
BUSINESS LAW
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Legal eagles go global
As the world shrinks, law firms expand. by
Doug Childers
MANAGED HEALTH CARE>>
A sea of uncertainty
Policies written or renewed after Sept. 23 will include the first wave of reforms.
by Marjolijn Bijlefeld and Robert Burke
Been there
Reston-based Maximus to guide states through phases of health-reform law.
by Robert Burke
WORK FORCE
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Pendulum swings back
Contractors worried as more government jobs go in-house. by M. J. McAteer and Paula C. Squires
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