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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
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Net neutrality
Will the Internet remain open?
by
Robert Burke
HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE
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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
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2010 Virginia Super CPAs
Introduction by Robert Powell
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