Posted on 2/16/21
Stimulus Check Update: Americans May Get Their Money in March
How's that for good news?Millions of Americans have been hurting financially since the coronavirus pandemic took hold almost a year ago. Unemployment has been rampant, and . . .
Posted on 2/16/21
1 Green Flag and 1 Red Flag for Novavax's Vaccine Candidate
Unlike the first COVID-19 vaccines to receive authorization in the U.S., Novavax's (NASDAQ:NVAX) candidate, NVX-CoV2373, isn't mRNA-based. Instead, it uses the tried-and-true technique of introducing proteins . . .
Posted on 2/16/21
U.S. Space Force Dumps Northrop and Blue Origin in Favor of Boeing, Lockheed, and SpaceX
I know it's rude to say "I told you so" -- but I kind of did.Three years ago, when Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) predecessor company Orbital ATK . . .
Posted on 2/16/21
Is 2U Stock a Buy?
2U (NASDAQ:TWOU) stock has more than doubled over the past 12 months as the education technology company, which helps colleges and universities provide online degree programs, . . .
Posted on 2/16/21
The New Halcyon-Black Girl Ventures Incubator Illustrates a Collaborative DC Ecosystem, Say Its Founders
Shelly Bell and Kate Goodall have been friends for years. They’ve also been frequent professional partners
Posted on 2/16/21
We Need More Early-career Minority Tech Policy Leaders
As we increasingly rely on technology in our daily lives, it’s important that there’s a diverse group of people
Posted on 2/15/21
Time for a Change
As someone who believes strongly in change, Javaune Adams-Gaston assumed the presidency of Norfolk State University at a pivotal time for both the nation and historically . . .
Posted on 2/15/21
Seven Va. Exporters Graduate from VALET Program
Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Friday the list of the latest seven companies to graduate from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership’s (VEDP) Virginia Leaders in Export . . .
Posted on 2/15/21
BAE Systems Awarded Additional $184M for Marines Amphibious Vehicle
Arlington-based defense contractor BAE Systems has received a $184 million order from the U.S. Marine Corps for more Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) under a contract option.In . . .
Posted on 2/15/21
2021’s Most Sinful States – WalletHub Study
Every state has virtues and vices, and vices are especially hard to conquer during the stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harmful behavior on the individual level . . .
Posted on 2/13/21
AchieveIt and Carahsoft Partner
AchieveIt’s Powerful Cloud-Based Platform Now Available on Carahsoft SEWP V, NASPO ValuePoint, NCPA and OMNIA Partners Contracts AchieveIt Online, LLC, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Ashby Ponds: A Smart Financial Decision
Residents appreciate the value they get for their investment at Erickson Living community“I am absolutely convinced that moving to Ashby Ponds was the best value for . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Dominion Energy Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Earnings
Dominion Energy (NYSE: D) today announced an unaudited net income determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (reported earnings) for the three months ended Dec. . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Ingleside at Home Recognized by Best of Home Care for Fourth Consecutive Year
Home Care Pulse recognizes Ingleside service for 2021Ingleside at Home (IAH), a nonprofit service providing a variety of high-quality personalized home care assistance, announced today that . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Management Matters: Do You Have the Courage to Be a Manager?
My clients who are managers often laugh at the joke that in exchange for being paid the ‘big bucks,’ they have to make hard decisions. It . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Chesapeake Economic Development Offers Extra $1M for Small Businesses
Through the Chesapeake Economic Development department’s latest $1 million round of COVID-19 grants, small businesses can receive up to $10,000 for reimbursable business expenses related to . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Va. General Fund Revenue Dropped 2.4% in January
Virginia’s General Fund revenue for January 2021 decreased 2.4% compared with January 2020, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday.Total revenue collections rose 6% through January on a . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Initial Jobless Claims Dropped 21.9% Last Week, but Remain Elevated
Initial jobless claims filed last week dropped 21.9% from the previous week, but still remain high compared with pre-pandemic levels, according to figures released Thursday by . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Pelosi Expects Stimulus Bill to Pass Before Boosted Unemployment Runs Out
Extended unemployment benefits are set to run out as early as March -- but Nancy Pelosi is confident relief will be here sooner.Millions of Americans have . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
Enviva Holdings Announces $325M Senior Secured Green Term Loan Facility
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Enviva Holdings, LP announced the pricing of a $325 million senior secured green term loan facility. The Green Term Loan, which has a maturity date . . .
Posted on 2/12/21
After a Hiatus, Mid-Atlantic Venture Association’s SURGE Conference Returns Feb. 24 to 26
The Mid-Atlantic Venture Association (MAVA) is bringing its SURGE conference back at the end of this month
Posted on 2/11/21
U.S. Marine Corps Awards BAE Systems $184 Million for Additional ACVs
STAFFORD, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has received a $184 million contract option from the U.S. Marine Corps for 36 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV) under full-rate production. . . .
Posted on 2/11/21
Huntington Ingalls Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) reported fourth quarter 2020 revenues of $2.8 billion, up 14.3% from the fourth . . .
Posted on 2/11/21
States That Had the Quickest Weekly Unemployment Claims Recovery – Updated WalletHub Study
Despite the fact that the U.S. has been fighting the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on February 1, and were . . .
Posted on 2/11/21
Wind Industry Training Catches a Southern Breeze
New College Institute wants to take the lead in building the state’s wind energy workforce.In January, the Martinsville higher education center became the first site in . . .
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