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TAKING ITS TOLL: Recession cuts a swath across Virginia, but economists expect some regions
to do better than others.
by Robert Burke

• A CAUTIONARY TALE
  Industry observers say Circuit City was doomed by missteps.
  By Chip Jones

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VIRGINIA LIST OF LEADERS
The only statewide book of lists.

BUSINESS TRENDS: LARGEST EXPANSIONS>

• DEFYING THE ODDS
  Virginia posted 2008 gains in jobs and corporate expansions. Can the momentum continue in '09?
  by Garry Kranz

< Business Trends: GOLF>

• IN THE ROUGH Golf clubs cut fees and revise marketing plans to retain members in a souring economy. By Doug Childers

<Commercial Real Estate: SHENANDOAH VALLEY>

• MORE BIG BOX HIGH TECH
  Real estate echoes valley's changing economy.
  by Phaedra Hise

< Regional Report: Fredericksburg>

• A SHOT IN THE ARM
  New hospitals could help ease recession in Fredericksburg area.
  by Marjolijn Biljefeld

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