Posted on 9/12/17
Bristol, Virginia, Working With Potential Tenant For Ball Plant
City leaders said Monday they are actively working with a potential tenant for the shuttered Ball Corp. manufacturing facility.Their comments came during the first of six . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
‘I Couldn’t Be More Pleased,’ Real-Estate Titan Says Of Future Of His Firm
The Northern Virginia real estate market, which for the past decade has experienced significant churn among the main players, took another turn Sept. 7, when Long . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
Cost of IT Legal Dispute Between Virginia And Northrop Grumman Could Approach $15M
The ongoing legal battle between Virginia and Northrop Grumman already has cost the state an additional $2.9 million, but the bill for just two disputed services . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
Orbital ATK Begins Assembly Of Commercial In-Space Satellite Servicing System
Dulles-based Orbital ATK is on track to launch a new spacecraft next year designed to service and extend the lives of satellites, the company said Monday.The . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
Altria: The Turning Point
The downside moves in Altria (MO) have caught many dividend investors by surprise this year, as the stock has shown some relatively significant declines with the . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
Better Buy: Altria Group vs. Philip Morris
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) and Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) have a lot in common. Both share a common ancestry, with Altria having spun off Philip Morris nearly . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
Independent Research Firm Names MicroStrategy a Leader in Enterprise BI Platforms Report
TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software, today announced that Forrester Research, Inc. has cited MicroStrategy . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
WCS Launches New Champion Hub to Deepen Employee Engagement
Wellness Corporate Solutions (WCS), the award-winning provider of biometric screenings, health coaching and comprehensive wellness programming, launched the Champion Hub, a new platform that provides a . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
MasterControl’s Alex Butler to Speak on Automating and Accelerating Document Management and Product Registration Processes at RAPS Regulatory Convergence
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alex Butler, medical device segment manager at MasterControl, will deliver an education session titled “Document Management for Compliance in MasterControl” at the RAPS . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
After Moving Back From Boston, This Founder Is Diving Into The D.C. Tech Community
Sarah Hostyk knew that starting a company would require going “all in.” In founding Place Tempo, that meant moving
Posted on 9/12/17
With New Investment, RightEye Sets Sights On Vision Care
RightEye is entering a new partnership that could lead to its vision tests entering more eye doctors’ offices.
Posted on 9/11/17
‘GO’ Group Gets Going To Pump Up Workforce
A newly formed group is looking for project ideas to be a catalyst to spur even more economic growth in the Dan River Region.Southern Virginia GO . . .
Posted on 9/11/17
W.Va. Environmental Agency To Reconsider Water Quality Permit For Mountain Valley Pipeline
The Mountain Valley Pipeline suffered a setback this week when the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection announced plans to reevaluate its March decision to issue . . .
Posted on 9/11/17
Blacksburg Company To Test Self-Driving-Cars In Nevada
Blacksburg-based Torc Robotics has added Nevada to its list of self-driving-car testing venues.The company received an autonomous vehicle testing permit from the state, permitting it to . . .
Posted on 9/11/17
Port Reports Another Cargo Record For August
The Port of Virginia had its busiest August on record last month.The port handled 240,605 TEUs, or 20-foot equivalent units, last month. That is a 2.2 . . .
Posted on 9/11/17
37 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
Although the IRS imposes income tax on the Social Security benefits of certain senior citizens, the majority of states don't. In fact, only 13 states tax . . .
Posted on 9/11/17
Northrop Grumman's X-47B Drone Could Be Reborn As a Navy Air Tanker
Two years ago, the U.S. Navy made a ridiculously unforced error. This year, Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) is going to try to help them fix it.In 2013, . . .
Posted on 9/11/17
The Simple Reason Why I Won't Buy Altria Group Stock
Altria (NYSE:MO), the largest tobacco company in America, is generally considered a solid income investment. The company has hiked its dividend every year since spinning off . . .
Posted on 9/11/17
There’s An Event For Every Entrepreneur at DC Startup Week
DC Startup Week is bringing entrepreneurs together for a week of events on helping to build a company and celebrations.
Posted on 9/11/17
DC Web Women Is Focusing On These 5 Areas To Grow
As one of the largest, long-running tech non-profit organizations for women in The District, DC Web Women (DCWW)
Posted on 9/11/17
LumaCyte joins The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals
LumaCyte, a Charlottesville, VA based biotechnology company, has joined NIIMBL, a Manufacturing USA institute sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIIMBL's mission . . .
Posted on 9/11/17
CALIBRE Recognized as One of the “100 Most Promising Big Data Solution Providers” by CIOReview
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CALIBRE Systems, Inc. (CALIBRE) announced today that it has been recognized as a “100 Most Promising Big Data Solution Providers” by CIOReview. CIOReview identified . . .
Posted on 9/10/17
Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine 2017 Annual Passes
The National Park Foundation and the National Park Service created the Find Your Park movement to inspire people across the United States to visit their public . . .
Posted on 9/18/17
Strategic Factory Hosts Second Annual Rock Star Open House
Startup Maryland to headline award-winning event celebrating local entrepreneurs and businesses Strategic Factory looks to build on its previous event success and demonstrate its many branding, . . .
Posted on 9/8/17
No Consensus Among Regional Leaders On Fixing Metro Governance, Funding
The challenges inherent in reforming operations and governance of the Metro system were summed up neatly during a Sept. 6 forum featuring the elected leaders of . . .
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