Posted on 8/29/17
CES Named as a Top 25 Fastest-Growing Show by TSNN
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced that CES® earned a spot on the Trade Show News Network’s (TSNN) Top 25 Fastest-Growing Shows – . . .
Posted on 8/29/17
Trex Names The Kroger Co. Polyethylene Supply Vendor of the Year
WINCHESTER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trex Company is one of the largest plastic film recyclers in the United States – but the decking company can’t do it alone. With . . .
Posted on 8/29/17
United Bankshares Announces New Stock Repurchase Program
WASHINGTON & CHARLESTON, W. Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBSI), announced that at its August 28, 2017 board meeting, the Board of Directors declared a third . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
A Way to Cut Tax on Social Security Benefits
About 40 percent of people who receive Social Security are required to pay taxes on at least a portion of their benefits. By cutting eligible income, . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Queenstown Bank of Maryland Announces Q2 Financial Results
Queenstown Bank of Maryland, Inc. reported its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Net income increased $79 thousand to $2.6 million for . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Chesapeake Real Estate Group Leases The Johns Hopkins Health System Corp. 165,000 SF of Space At Port 95 Industrial Park in Baltimore City
Space within 413,000 square foot building at 5300 Holabird Avenue in Baltimore City to function as warehouse and logistics operation serving numerous Johns Hopkins entitiesChesapeake Real Estate . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Pershing Square Q2 Letter: Sold Undisclosed Hilton Stake
Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has put out its mid-year report which includes commentary on their investments. They also disclose that they previously owned a stake in . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Free Maple Pecan Coffee And More at Maple Avenue Dunkin’ Donuts in Vienna, Virginia
Dunkin’ Donuts’ autumn menu officially arrives August 28, and the brand is celebrating by treating Vienna guests to a taste of its newest fall flavor, Maple . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Downtown Salem Plan Spurs Renovations, Reuse
The downtown corner occupied by the Salem Farmers Market is humming on a Saturday morning as shoppers comb through tables loaded with fresh-picked produce and local . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Liberty University's Williams Stadium Expansion Targeted For Fall '18 Completion
A $40 million-plus expansion to Williams Stadium that boosts seating capacity by nearly 25 percent is targeted for completion next fall, just in time for Liberty . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Flying Over Fields, AgBot Gathers Data To Help Southern Virginia Farmers
Last August, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research unveiled a new grant-funded drone called the “AgBot,” designed to put an eye in the sky over . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
City’s Open Data Portal Goes Online With Hopes Of Creative Use By Public
The city of Charlottesville recently unveiled an online portal for datasets from the city government, with the hope that “civic hackers” will use the data to . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Topgolf Working On Henrico County Site
The sports entertainment company Topgolf is working on a deal for a location in Henrico County.The company now has three locations in Virginia — Alexandria, Loudoun . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Virginia Fantasy Sports Launches New Daily Fantasy Sports Platform
A Virginia-based online fantasy sports business and an associated restaurant are scheduled to launch in early September.Starting on Sept. 7, Virginia-based fantasy players will be able . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
2 Reasons Altria Group Inc. Stock Could Rise
In a previous article, I laid out the bear case against Altria Group (NYSE:MO). Today, let's take a look at some ways the tobacco titan's stock . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
How The Smithsonian Is Growing Ties To DC’s Video Game Community
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s central Kogod Courtyard is normally a peaceful place. Small children
Posted on 8/28/17
Talk Design And Virtual Reality At This New Meetup
Alexandra Tobolsky and Kashyap Sridhar created VRUXDC to explore user-centered design principles in the context
Posted on 8/28/17
Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program Accepting Applications for 2018-2019 Fellowship Year
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program provides a unique opportunity for accomplished K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) educators to serve 11 months . . .
Posted on 8/28/17
Susan Bro and the Miller Law Group Announce the Launch of the Heather Heyer Foundation
Susan Bro and the Miller Law Group today announced the launch of the Heather Heyer Foundation. The Foundation was created in honor of Susan's daughter, Heather . . .
Posted on 8/26/17
Dominion Energy Seeks Applicants for 2017 ArtStars Awards
Dominion Energy is once again inviting nonprofit arts organizations serving K-12 students in Virginia to apply for a Dominion Energy ArtStars award. One Shining Star Award . . .
Posted on 8/26/17
Servicepower And Fixt Sign Agreement To Further Improve The Customer Experience In The Field
ServicePower Inc., a market leader in workforce management software, has signed a sales and service partnership agreement with Fixt, Inc., a leading provider of on demand . . .
Posted on 8/26/17
VIRginia International Raceway Welcomes Back Season’s Most Exhilarating Race
Race Weekend Filled with Invigorating Activities and Fun for the Whole FamilyThe IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the premier sports car racing series in North America, returns . . .
Posted on 8/25/17
Junk King Expands Its Rule: Now Conquering Junk Removal throughout Washington D.C.
Local Entrepreneur Launches Eco-Friendly Junk Removal ServiceHouseholds and businesses in Washington D.C. and in Maryland Prince George’s and Montgomery counties can soon revel in a royal . . .
Posted on 8/25/17
Georgetown Park Hosts Food Trucks On Weekends Beginning Saturday, August 26
No need to shop until you drop in Georgetown anymore. Popular DC-based food trucks Swizzler and Captain Cookie will set up shop and park between H&M . . .
Posted on 8/25/17
USBLN Recognizes Leaders In Disability Inclusion With 2017 Leadership Awards
Washington, D.C., Aug. 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, the US Business Leadership Network® (USBLN®) presented top awards during the USBLN 20th Annual National Conference . . .
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