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COVER STORY:
Transportation
Is Virginia
on board?>

Momentum is building for passenger rail service, but other states are farther down the track.
by Chip Jones

Slow going on funding
General Assembly might not tackle transportation issue until January.
by Jessica Sabbath

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE>
TOP WOMEN IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE’
Introduction by Paula C. Squires

The power of inspiration
Ivins battles cancer with same gusto that made her a top broker and runner. by Lee Graves

Crenshaw thrives on complex real estate deals
by Elizabeth Cooper

Property director balances people and numbers
by M. J. McAteer

COMMUNITY PROFILE: Charlottesville >
Big player in a small city
University of Virginia gives Charlottesville the benefits of a much larger town. by Carlos Santos

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS>>
Building their apps
Will wireless be the next workhorse for small and midsize businesses?
by Garry Kranz

RETIREMENT PLANNING>>

Retirement 101
If you want that gold watch, you might have to buy it yourself. by Doug Childers

ENGINEERING/IT SCHOOLS>>
Experience counts
Companies size up job candidates through internships and co-op programs. by Heather B. Hayes

Chain reaction
New attitude toward nuclear energy boosts demand for engineers.
by Heather B. Hayes