Posted on 2/19/21
Most Unemployment Claims Stem From Repeat Layoffs, Data Shows
And that's all the more reason why additional jobless aid is needed.Though the U.S. unemployment rate has dropped substantially since reaching a record high 14.7% in . . .
Posted on 2/19/21
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly as Americans Await Stimulus Relief
Workers are still losing jobs left and right, and relief can't come soon enough.In April of 2020, the U.S. unemployment rate hit a record high, and . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
National Park Foundation and Union Pacific Deepen Partnership
The National Park Foundation (NPF) and Union Pacific Railroad today announced a continuation and expansion of their partnership to help connect students to national parks. This . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
These 11 Teams Will Compete at the Inaugural Smart City Challenge
D.C.-based tech nonprofit and accelerator Smart City Works has named the finalists for its inaugural Smart City Challenge
Posted on 2/21/21
Planned Giving Round Table Washington Update
Hear Steve Woolf, Senior Tax Policy Counsel for Jewish Federations of North America discuss what is in store under the Biden administration and what it will . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Safest States During COVID-19 – Updated WalletHub Study
With only 5% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of February 17, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of the economy, . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Virginia Beach Revives Resort Office to Bolster Oceanfront Tourism
This summer, visitors to Virginia Beach’s resort area will be greeted by spruced-up properties, enhanced entertainment options and new tourism ambassadors.These are just some of the . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Yorktown Consulting Firm Sues SCHEV Over VMI Probe Contract
A Yorktown-based consultancy is suing the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and the firm conducting an investigation into Virginia Military Institute’s racial attitudes and . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
MicroStrategy Ups the Ante on Bitcoin Investment
Tysons-based business software company MicroStrategy Inc. is going all in on its bitcoin strategy: The company announced Wednesday it would raise $900 million from a convertible . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Northrop Grumman Passes Early Stage of $85B Air Force ICBM Contract
Falls Church-based Fortune 500 defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. announced Tuesday it underwent the first major design review — a key baseline — for the Air . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Business Groups Ask Va. Lawmakers for Higher PPP Tax Deductions
Virginia’s two legislative bodies have not yet agreed on an amount that Virginia businesses can deduct from federal Paycheck Protection Program loans they received last year, . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Biden Extends Foreclosure Moratorium and Forbearance Enrollment Through June 30
Homeowners are getting added relief during the pandemic.Many homeowners have struggled to keep up with their mortgage payments during the pandemic, while some fell behind before . . .
Posted on 2/18/21
Raytheon Will Challenge Lockheed/Aerojet Deal
Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) says it intends to challenge a planned $4.4 billion acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne (NYSE:AJRD) by Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) on concerns the deal is . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
Washington Justice Extended its Partnership with PenFed Credit Union Ahead of the 2021 Season
The Washington Justice is extending its partnership with PenFed Credit Union for at least the next three years beginning
Posted on 2/17/21
This Week in Jobs DMV: Sweet Tooth Edition
This sugar rush was more like a marathon: After nearly a decade of selling sought-after candy brittle
Posted on 2/17/21
Lockheed Martin: King Of The Skies
Summary Lockheed Martin has a record backlog of ~147B and it’s continuing to win more contracts over time.It has a stable and predictable revenue growth in . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
MicroStrategy Prices of Convertible Senior Notes
TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MicroStrategy Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR) today announced the pricing of its offering of $900 million aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
Hilton Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2020 results. The following results reflect the material impact that . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
Altria Prices of Previously Announced Cash Tender Offers
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO) today announced the pricing terms for its previously announced cash tender offers for certain of its outstanding senior unsecured . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
Novolex Adding Labeling to Plastic Products to Boost ‘Store Drop-off’ Recycling
In addition to expanding its capacity to recycle store drop-off items, Novolex is adding How2Recycle instructions to a variety of plastic bags Novolex® announced today that . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
Information Analysis Releases 2020 Results
FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (OTCQB: IAIC) today released its results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
SMB or Enterprise? Take Control of Your Communications with MiCloud Flex Service
Today most businesses operate on the cloud. And when it comes to mobility, flexibility, fast access to files, and collaboration capabilities, today’s best communications technologies are . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
The Option Group Celebrates 10 Years with Growth into PA, Expanded Life Care Management Services & a Rebrand
The Option Group celebrates ten years of delivering superior compassionate care to a growing client base and announces a number of strategic changes. To better serve . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
2021’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities – WalletHub Study
With President Joe Biden issuing executive orders that expand immigration opportunities and appointing a diverse cabinet, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s . . .
Posted on 2/17/21
PenFed Expands Partnership with The Washington Justice
Tysons-based PenFed Credit Union announced Tuesday it is expanding its partnership with The Washington Justice, the professional esports Overwatch League for the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, . . .
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