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COVER STORY:
Reseeding Virginia's tobacco region>

Commission’s grants help revitalize the economy.
by Robert Burke

COMMUNITY PROFILE: Hampton Roads>

Regional cooperation boosts progress on major projects in Hampton Roads
by Elizabeth Cooper

Hampton celebrates its 400th anniversary

What’s the future for Waterside in Norfolk?

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE>

A headquarters heyday
Fairfax County draws new corporate tenants. Northrop Grumman could be next.
by M.J. McAteer

Corporate oasis
Companies that utilize a native plant landscape can save money.
by Nicole Anderson Ellis

HEALTH CARE>>
Swallowing the health-care pill
Costs are expected to rise before any benefits are seen.
by Marjolijn Bijlefeld

New hospitals for Hampton Roads
Facilities will open in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Williamsburg.
by Elizabeth Cooper

Virginia organizations form health-care volunteer group
Virginia organizations use earthquake experience in Haiti to plan emergency response.
by Marjolijn Bijlefeld

COMMUNITY COLLEGES>>
Virginia's community colleges are seeing record enrollment
Community colleges see record growth and younger students.
by Heather B. Hayes

VENTURE CAPITAL>>
Venture capitalists emerge from a tough two years
After a rough two years, venture capitalists are being choosy about investments.
by Ed Crews

SPECIAL REPORT>>
2010 Fantastic 50
Recession failed to slow Virginia’s fastest-growing companies.
by Robert Powell