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BUSINESS TRENDS: Virginia's Wine Industry>

A MIXED CASE
Blended wines making a name for Virginia. by Jim Raper

FROM PETS TO POLO MATCHES
Events help drive wine sales during recession.by Jim Raper

BUSINESS TRENDS: Workforce>
THE FIRST JOBS TO BE FILLED
Community colleges are expected to be on the front lines of the recovery by Heather B. Hayes

BUSINESS TRENDS: Executive Compensation>

CEO PAY
In a tough year, pay generally tracked performance at Virginia’s large public companies. by Garry Kranz

The Findley Davies Virginia CEO Pay Report

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE: Distribution Centers>

A Tenant's market
Affluent population, careful planning form county’s defense against recession.
by M.J. McAteer

REGIONAL REPORT: Arlington>

Good economic genes
New medical school creates stronger bond between Roanoke and Blacksburg.
by Tim Thornton

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