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COVER STORY:
University-based
economic development
No ivory towers

Virginia's universities ramp up efforts to attract and create businesses.
by Doug Childers

Campus tour
A quick look at ongoing university-based projects aimed at developing business and attracting industry.

A sampling of research parks in Virginia

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: South Hampton Roads>
New tenants?
With impending closure of JFCOM, market looks beyond military contractors.
by Elizabeth Cooper

COMMUNITY PROFILE: Shenandoah Valley>

A new breeze in the valley
Fledgling biotech sector is attracting young professionals.
by James Heffernan

CREDIT UNIONS>>

'Rocket fuel' for credit unions
As consumer lending declines, many are focusing on loans to small businesses.
by Tim Loughran

TELECOMMUNICATIONS >>
Net neutrality
Will the Internet remain open?
by Robert Burke

HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE >>
Merger fever
Independent hospitals join forces with expanding health systems.
by Marjolijn Bijlefeld

Independent acute-care hospitals in Virginia

An educated approach
Consortium helps private colleges hold down health-care costs.
by Marjolijn Bijlefeld

SPECIAL REPORT >>
2010 Virginia Super CPAs
Introduction by Robert Powell