Posted on 10/5/16
Vote On New Arena Deal In Virginia Beach Fails, Casting Uncertainty Over Project's Future
The future of an 18,000-seat arena at the Oceanfront is in jeopardy after the City Council rejected the private developer’s new financial plan Tuesday night.The project . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Northrop Grumman Fires Back At State Allegations Of Breach Of Contract
The legal skirmishing has escalated into an artillery barrage between the Virginia Information Technologies Agency and Northrop Grumman over the state’s efforts to disentangle from a . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Hampton Roads Workers Leaving To Find Jobs Elsewhere, Report States
The Hampton Roads economy is growing, but at a turtle's pace relative to other regions.The area may finally recover all the jobs it lost in the . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
State Of The Region Report Again Says Hampton Roads Cities Must Work Together To Grow
All right, Hampton Roads. Old Dominion University economists mean it – again.“An important part of the solution to our economic doldrums involves cooperation and unified regional . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Cedar Bluff-Based Manufacturer Expands International Sales
Ceramic Technology, Inc., a Cedar Bluff-based manufacturer of ceramic-lined coal and mineral process equipment, made more than $300,000 in sales to new customers in Canada as . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Ringgold Solar Farm Moves Forward
The Pittsylvania County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend the board of supervisors approve a special use permit for the placement of a proposed solar farm . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Virginia Beach Light Rail Still Too Costly, Mayor Says
One day after Hampton Roads Transit unveiled a new, reduced estimate for the cost of extending the Tide light rail from Norfolk to Virginia Beach, Mayor . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Is McCormick A Good Bet For The Long Haul?
McCormick & Company, Inc. (NYSE:MKC) reported an overall solid third quarter coupled with a bright outlook for fiscal 2016. The company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Altria: A 4% Yielding Dividend Champion Is On Sale
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) hit solid sale prices again as bond yields moved higher. Despite the company raising its quarterly dividend to $.61, the market sold off . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Clinton vs. Trump: Which Candidate Would Be Better for the Economy?
VOTERS HAVE TO PICK BETWEEN TWO VERY DIFFERENT CANDIDATES WHEN IT COMES TO ECONOMIC POLICY. IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY IMAGES.While the economy only represents one motivating factor . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Better Buy: TerraForm Power, Inc. vs. 8point3 Energy Partners
IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY IMAGES.When yieldcos were first conceived they were supposed to be a safe way for investors to buy into the renewable energy industry. TerraForm . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Why the White House’s South by South Lawn Was so Inspiring (and What it Was Missing)
The White House’s first South by South Lawn started off with a long line of interesting people. I was with a group of amazing
Posted on 10/5/16
Now that it’s Not Offering Rides, What’s Next for Split?
As of Monday this week, D.C.-born ridesharing service Split is no longer offering its signature “smarter shared rides”
Posted on 10/5/16
D.C. is Part of a Coalition of Cities Trying to Shed Light on Police Surveillance Technology
2016 has been a rollercoaster year for privacy and surveillance technology. Now, the ACLU is launching Community Control over
Posted on 10/5/16
Trashcans in Chinatown and Anacostia are About to Get a Lot Smarter
Nothing is safe from big data. Not even trash cans. The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID),
Posted on 10/5/16
PAE and Vectrus Announce Joint Venture Partnership for LOGCAP V
Leading government services firms PAE and Vectrus Systems Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE: VEC), have announced the creation of a joint venture partnership . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
Seychelles Signs Data Services Agreement With Aireon For Global Air Traffic Surveillance
Aireon LLC, the developer of the world's first space-based global air traffic surveillance system, announced today that it signed a data services agreement with the Seychelles . . .
Posted on 10/5/16
UATP Partners With Planet Payment
UATP is pleased to announce that the cutting-edge payment processing platform, Planet Payment, has joined the Network to give airline Merchants access to a wider portfolio . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
Third Annual Holly’s Hope 5K and 1 Mile Walk to Benefit SARC Scheduled for October 22
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and this annual event seeks to raise awareness of and funds for local resources for victims and survivors. Holly alongside Ethan . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
Fair Chance Announces Butterfly Bash 2016 For October 21 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts
DC Nonprofit to Honor Debbi & Ernie Jarvis at Annual Gala Media Personality Paul Wharton to Emcee Evening’s FestivitiesFair Chance is in preparations for its highly . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
Strategy and Management Services Awarded RIARNG Contract
Strategy and Management Services, Inc. (SAMS) has been awarded a year-long contract with the Rhode Island Army National Guard (RIARNG) to provide Project Management and Civil . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
IBC, a DBS Company, Changes Name to Dominion Consulting, Unveils New Website and Brand Identity
IBC, a DBS Company, a Virginia-based technology and management consulting firm, today unveiled its new name, brand identity and website. Now Dominion Consulting, the company’s new . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
Bass Pro's Deal To Acquire Rival Cabela's For $5.5B: Unclear How It Would Affect Each Chain's Store In Richmond Area
Outdoor gear giant Bass Pro Shops is snapping up rival Cabela’s Inc. in a deal valued at $5.5 billion. The deal, announced Monday, combines two companies . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
Some Virginia Beach City Council Members Voice Concerns Over New Arena Agreement
The City Council will vote today on whether to let developers take on $240 million in debt to build an arena they say would draw top . . .
Posted on 10/4/16
New Light Rail Estimate Comes In $80 Million Less Than Projected
A new estimate from Hampton Roads Transit says extending the Tide light rail from Newtown Road in Norfolk to Virginia Beach Town Center would cost almost . . .
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