Posted on 9/19/17
Millennials Offer Companies a New Opportunity: 'Reverse Crowdsourcing'
Millennials are less likely to recycle than other generations, but more likely to buy from companies making a positive impact on the world, a new survey . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Ryan’s Total Pay Could Top $1M A Year
James E. Ryan could receive more than a million dollars a year as the University of Virginia’s president.Ryan’s seven-year contract will make him one of the . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Virginia Estimates $1.2 Billion Hit To Medicaid Program Under Latest Senate Health Plan
Gov. Terry McAuliffe estimated Monday that Virginia would lose $1.2 billion in federal funding for its Medicaid program over the next seven years under legislation proposed . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Virginia's Environmental Agency To Press Ahead On Pipeline Permits As Other States Hit The Brakes
Facing a legal challenge, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection last week asked a federal court to vacate the water-quality certification it issued in March . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Poll Shows A Tight Race For Governor
A University of Mary Washington poll shows Democratic Virginia Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam and Republican nominee Ed Gillespie are in a tight race for governor.Northam holds . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Better Buy: General Dynamics Corporation vs. Northrop Grumman
Defense contractors have done well lately, responding to more favorable industry conditions both from a political standpoint and from the rise in the military threat level . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
CarMax: Better Future Ahead?
CarMax’s (KMX) shares have seen quite a bit of volatility this year. The stock started the year with positive momentum, thanks to increased consumer confidence post . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Lockheed Martin Invests In Ocean Aero For Unmanned Technology
Quick TakeDefense giant Lockheed Martin (LMT) has made a strategic investment of undisclosed amount in Ocean Aero.Ocean Aero is developing autonomous ocean sensing systems for maritime . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Is TerraForm Power, Inc. a Buy?
TerraForm Power (NASDAQ:TERP) has been an abysmal investment over its short life as a public company. Overall, the stock is down nearly 60% since its IPO . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Broadsword, Kickdrum, and Sylver Rain to Sponsor The 2017 Agile Leadership Summit
Support enhances industry’s first “business theater” leadership summit for executives of Agile organizationsToday, AgileCxO.org, a research and development organization focused on Agile Leadership Performance Models, announced . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Northrop's Pricey Purchase of Orbital ATK is Worth it, Investors Say
Northrop Grumman's (NYSE:NOC) $9.2B purchase including debt of Orbital ATK (NYSE:OA) was appreciated by investors of both companies, which ended today's trade with respective 3.3% and . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
For Diversity And Inclusion In Tech, ‘This Opportunity Is Too Big To Miss’
Between the big and small ideas for approaching the yawning inclusion gap in tech, one of the consistent
Posted on 9/19/17
VEDA Data Solutions’ Meghan Gaffney Buck Won The Vinetta Project Venture Challenge
VEDA Data Solutions CEO Meghan Gaffney Buck was named the winner of the Vinetta Project Venture Challenge
Posted on 9/19/17
US Medical Innovations and the George Washington University Sign a $5.3 Million Agreement
TAKOMA PARK, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US Medical Innovations, LLC (USMI) announced today that its parent company, US Patent Innovations, LLC, announced today that USPI has signed a $5.3 . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
Vault Names Eagle Hill As A Top Consulting Firm To Work For In New 2018 Rankings
Eagle Hill Consulting again this year earns top rankings when it comes to office hours and work/life balance among consulting firms. The family-owned company is ranked . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
Beacon Roofing Supply Announces Public Offering of Common Stock
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. (NASDAQ: BECN) (“Beacon”) announced today that it is offering to sell, subject to market and other conditions, $300.0 million in . . .
Posted on 9/19/17
The Children's Home Presenting FACES 2017, Oct. 27 at M&T Bank Stadium
CATONSVILLE, Md. – The Children’s Home, a 501 (c) 3 organization committed to fostering statewide crisis intervention services for youths ages 13 to 21, is moving . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
Duck Neck Campground on Chester River Selling in Bankruptcy Auction
Duck Neck Campground, an income-producing recreational vehicle park made up of 89 acres on the beautiful Chester River, will sell in a bankruptcy auction in October, . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
Red Thinking Lends A Marketing And Promotion Hand To Non-Profits In Need
Red Thinking, LLC, a community-minded branding, digital and design firm committed to community service is shutting its doors for 24-hours on Thursday, September 21nd 2017. The . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
How Do You Rebuild Henry County And The Surrounding Area? Go Virginia Has Some Ideas
The only way for Henry County and the surrounding area to grow and develop is through better education and training. That was the main point in . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
Layoffs Coming To SOVAH Health
SOVAH Health will lay off more than 150 employees - including 91 at its Danville location – in November.Marketing Director Liz Harris said the 158 employees . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
North Carolina Regulators Take More Time For Atlantic Coast Pipeline Review
Environmental regulators in North Carolina say they need more information and more time to evaluate the water quality implications of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.Officials with the . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
Virginia Unemployment Remains Unchanged
Virginia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in August at 3.8 percent.The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) said the August rate, while the same as July’s, represented a drop . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
Are Mass Brewers Seeing a Craft Beer Blowback?
It was bound to happen sooner or later: The beer industry may have reached the tipping point with craft brewery acquisitions that means such deals will . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
Better Buy: Procter & Gamble Co. vs. Altria
If you're a fan of big, dividend-paying businesses with dominant market positions and strong earnings power, you've likely heard of both Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and . . .
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