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Dominion Resources Innovation Center in Hanover is holding a contest to find the most promising tech start-up businesses in Central Virginia. It's called Tech Challenge Hanover. First place is $10,000, second place is six months free rent at the Dominion Resources Innovation Center, and third place is three months free rent there. Plus all three start-ups will get free consulting on launching their tech business. Start-ups must apply November first. Go to http://www.dominovation.com.