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May 2012

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	COVER STORY>> Old king coal Virginia continues to be a top coal producer, but new rules and renewables challenge the industry's future. by Garry Kranz HEALTH CARE>> Stories by Marjolijn Bijlefeld Reinforcements for the frontline Expanded enrollments, new schools could create more primary-care physicians. Looking for low-hanging fruit New center seeks ways to make health-care services work better. Controlling infections Countertop surface for hospitals is designed to kill germs. SPECIAL REPORT:Fantastic 50>> Industry comebacks Retailing and manufacturing are back on the fast-growth list.. by Robert Powell Highest revenue growth: Valkyrie Enterprises Service: Integrity Management Consulting Technology: Agilex Technologies Inc. Manufacturing: Heatex America Retail/Wholesale: SteelMaster Buildings Thoughts from a Fantastic 50 winner by Beth Miller-Herholtz and Tom DeWitt Complete Fantastic 50 List	May INTERVIEW>> Gloria Bohan President & CEO, Omega World Travel Bitten by the travel bug Industry innovator created one of nation's largest woman-owned businesses. by Jessica Sabbath Commercial real estate: NORTHERN VIRGINIA>> When less is more Caution abounds as market softens. by Robert Burke CRE Interiors: Office of Nancy Agee, President & CEO, Carilion Clinic COMMUNITY PROFILE: HAMPTON ROADS >> Stories by Elizabeth Cooper The rail thing Tide's success, new Amtrak service offer hope for congested region. Downtown projects Norfolk begins building library and considers the fate of Waterside. Seeking the spotlight Often overlooked Poquoson making its pitch as a business location. COMMUNITY COLLEGES>> The presidents' community college NOVA has become the backdrop for many education initiatives. by Gary Robertson TECHNOLOGY >> Advice from afar Telemedicine brings quality care to rural Virginia. by Richard Foster RETIREMENT PLANNING >> Guarding the nest egg Bolstered by a new funding plan, the Virginia Retirement System will now examine how to better invest its cash. by Tim Loughran Who will pay? Cities and counties object to legislation raising their employees' pay to strengthen retirement system by Tim Loughran

Employee embezzlement on the rise — What business owners can do
Since the onset of the 2007 recession, there has been a significant rise in deviant employee behavior.

The real telecommuting challenge
The news has been filled with reaction to the announcement that CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer, wanted employees in the office and not telecommuting. As with many news and business stories, the issue is more complex than what can be crammed into a few column inches. Whether allowing telecommuting is good or bad policy is not black and white. Here are some perspectives that might add some robustness to this discussion.

‘April Fools’ Week Massacre’ spares neither candidate
Inside View by the Editor, Robert Powell

Economist lowers Virginia sequestration job loss estimate
Feedback & Followups

Frozen seafood company to expand Newport News operations
High Liner Foods expansion will create 57 new jobs.

Guide released to aid defense industry exports
Virginia Economic Development Partnership developed report to aid companies hit by federal government cutbacks.

BB&T Scott & Stringfellow discusses expansion plans
After starting two Florida offices in the past six months, brokerage plans to open office near Baltimore later this year and is considering sites in three other states.

Bon Secours Washington Redskins training center expected to be ready by June 30
Officials couldn’t say if quarterback Robert Griffin III will be able to play.

Economic impact of Roanoke marathon grows 26 percent
The economic impact of the annual Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon in Roanoke grew 26.3 percent this year, according to a new survey.

First Potomac Realty Trust will sell Washington-area industrial portfolio for $259 million
Many of the properties in Southern Virginia will be acquired by a Blackstone affiliate.

UVA Cancer Center appoints new director
Thomas P. Loughran Jr. starts Aug. 15.

Roanoke College names general counsel
G. Michael Pace Jr. was managing partner of Roanoke-based Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore.

Ken Campbell joins Colliers in Richmond as a director in corporate services.
He also will be part of office brokerage team.

Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores names senior vice president of merchandising
Liza Salaria was previously with supermarket chain Giant Eagle

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