a profile of the electronics industry in virginia prepared for s center innovative technology october 5 2001 by christine chmura ph d 9 south 12th street suite 100 richmond 23219 804 649 3640 www chmuraecon com economics & analytics table contents executive summary 3 sectors growth region 4 small business looking ahead as high tech sector national trends 6 7 12 electronic components and accessories sic 367 13 communications equipment 366 16 computer office photographic 357 386 19 measuring controlling devices 382 21 medical instruments supplies 384 24 household audio video 365 26 appendix included definition 29 b counties cities that make up regions 31 2 played major role state economy over past few decades one could argue enabled many