| COVER
STORY>>

Staring down
the barrel
Virginia prepares for the effects of federal budget cuts. by Tim Loughran
CORPORATE EXPANSIONS >>
'A great year'
Corporate expansion in 2011 brings a 52 percent increase in number of expected new jobs.
by Robert Burke
GOLF IN VIRGINIA >>
Together again
Kingsmill and LPGA are reunited after a two-year absence.
by Art Utley
Raising money and awareneses
Charities use golf tournaments to reach donors.
by Gary Robertson
PRIVATE SCHOOLS >>
An education in finance
Recession teaches private schools to raise money and stretch dollars.
by Gary Robertson
THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY >>
'Golden age' for old industry?
As smoking declines, research seeks new uses for tobacco.
by Doug Childers
| MARCH INTERVIEW>>
Helen E. Dragas
President and CEO
The Dragas Cos.
Virginia Beach 
Saving the American dream
Second-generation of family leadership continues to build affordable homes.
by Paula C. Squires
Commercial real estate:
SPRINGFIELD>>
Springboard for Springfield
BRAC has potential to turn Springfield into NOVA's newest office hub.
by M.J. McAteer
CRE Interiors:
Law firm of Wilcox & Savage PC, Norfolk
COMMUNITY PROFILE:
FREDERICKSBURG >>
Signs for optimism
Economic trends in the region continue to improve.
by Marjolijn Bijlefeld
and Robert Burke
TECHNOLOGY>>
Securing cyberspace
Virginia companies and universities ramp up to thwart computer attacks.
by Garry Kranz
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