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COVER STORY: SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY of 2009>>

Giving vinyl a new spin
Furnace MFG doubles its revenue on the revival of records.
by M.J. McAteer

Vinyl revival
The resurgence of records stems from love and money.
by M.J. McAteer

SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY of 2009: FINALISTS>>

StreamCo tripled in size despite a tough market

Taradel helps small companies compete

Agencies look to firm for environmental consulting

COMMUNITY PROFILE: Charlottesville>
Holding steady
Charlottesville gets a bump from the military and U.Va.
by Carlos Santos

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: Route 58 Corridor>
Hope despite hard times
Green shoots are showing as
Southern Virginia rebuilds its economy.
by Elizabeth Parsons

BANKING >>

Crunch time
Banks are caught between political rhetoric and fewer qualified borrowers.
by Heather B. Hayes

LAW SCHOOLS>>
A swelling labor pool
Law school graduates face tough job prospects as firms streamline operations.
by Marilyn J. Shaw