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Three Women CEOs Poised to Make HERstory with New Goodwill Collaboration

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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BALTIMORE and WASHINGTON and WILMINGTON, Del., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a first of its kind collaboration, the CEOs of Goodwill organizations from Maryland, Washington D.C. and Delaware — who all happen to be women — have joined forces to launch an innovative sustainability initiative aimed at making the most use of donated items that don't sell in their stores, upskilling their retail workforce and increasing their capacity to deliver on their non-profit mission. This effort is set to revolutionize recycling and reuse by investing in cutting-edge technology to convert textiles, glass and plastic into raw materials that can be upcycled into new goods[CM1] .

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  • Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake, Goodwill of Greater Washington, and Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County join forces on program aimed at recycling and sustainability.
  • "We have a responsibility to do more to bring sustainable practices to the end-of-life cycle of donated goods that don't sell in our stores."
  • "Goodwill organizations have been recycling household goods since we were founded, more than 100 years ago.
  • For more information about this sustainability collaborative please visit Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake goodwillches.org; Goodwill of Greater Washington dcgoodwill.org, or Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County http://www.GoodwillDE.org

John Marshall Bank Hires Lianne Wang as Senior Vice President, Regional Executive in Alexandria Market

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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John Marshall Bank (“JMB” or the “Bank”), subsidiary of John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JMSB), is proud to announce the recent hire of Lianne Wang as Senior Vice President, Regional Executive in the Alexandria Market.

Key Points: 
  • John Marshall Bank (“JMB” or the “Bank”), subsidiary of John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JMSB), is proud to announce the recent hire of Lianne Wang as Senior Vice President, Regional Executive in the Alexandria Market.
  • Ms. Wang brings over 25 years of banking and leadership experience to the Bank and its Alexandria team.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240304883750/en/
    Lianne L. Wang - SVP, Regional Executive - Alexandria (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ms. Wang most recently served as a Senior Vice President, Business Banking Leader for Truist in the DC Metro Area.
  • Her history of business development, portfolio management, and service oriented banking will serve to develop and strengthen the Bank’s relationships in the Alexandria Market.

Landmark Realty Announces Official Opening of Crescent at Chevy Chase

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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CHEVY CHASE, Md., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Landmark Realty, Inc., a distinguished family-owned manager, developer, and operator of multi-family properties in the Washington, D.C. metro area, proudly announces the official opening of their first ground-up development, the luxury apartment community Crescent at Chevy Chase, fifteen years from the onset of the redevelopment effort.

Key Points: 
  • Landmark Realty, Inc. is excited to announce the grand opening of Crescent at Chevy Chase, their premier luxury apartment community in Washington, D.C.
  • Situated at 3929 Landmark Ct., adjacent to the upcoming Purple Line and Capital Crescent Trail, Crescent at Chevy Chase offers residents unparalleled access to amenities such as the new Chevy Chase Lake Town Square, local dining, vibrant retail, and Rock Creek Park.
  • Crescent at Chevy Chase stands as a testament to Landmark Realty's dedication to providing new housing options in the Washington Metropolitan Area.
  • CHEVY CHASE, Md., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Landmark Realty, Inc., a distinguished family-owned manager, developer, and operator of multi-family properties in the Washington, D.C. metro area, proudly announces the official opening of their first ground-up development, the luxury apartment community Crescent at Chevy Chase, fifteen years from the onset of the redevelopment effort.

Exelon Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Exelon (Nasdaq, EXC) announced today that Mike Innocenzo, currently president and chief executive officer of Exelon subsidiary PECO, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Exelon, reporting to Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler.

Key Points: 
  • Exelon (Nasdaq, EXC) announced today that Mike Innocenzo, currently president and chief executive officer of Exelon subsidiary PECO, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Exelon, reporting to Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler.
  • Dave Velazquez, currently Exelon executive vice president of Utility Operations and Technology, will succeed Innocenzo as president and chief executive officer of PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company serving nearly 1.7 million electric customers and more than 548,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania.
  • He joined Exelon in 2016 at the merger of Exelon and Pepco Holdings, assuming the role of PHI president and CEO.
  • Galambos has held several leadership roles at Exelon since joining the company in 2012 as part of Constellation and BGE’s merger into Exelon.

Nonprofit Legal Expert Catherine Livingston Joins the American Institutes for Research as Chief Legal Officer

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Arlington, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catherine E. Livingston, an attorney with broad experience working in the nonprofit and government contracting sectors, will join the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 1.

Key Points: 
  • Arlington, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Catherine E. Livingston, an attorney with broad experience working in the nonprofit and government contracting sectors, will join the American Institutes for Research (AIR) as Chief Legal Officer, effective February 1.
  • In her new position, Livingston will oversee all internal and external legal matters for AIR, including compliance with laws, regulations and policies related to all institutional interests.
  • Livingston will also serve as AIR’s in-house ethics officer and secretary to the AIR Board of Directors.
  • “I’m so pleased to welcome Catherine to AIR and look forward to working with her to ensure a strong legal foundation for our institution,” said Lawrence D. Bobo , chair of the AIR Board of Directors .

PPMW's Dr. Serina Floyd speaks at U.S. Senate briefing on the state of abortion rights

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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The briefing was scheduled just ahead of what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

Key Points: 
  • The briefing was scheduled just ahead of what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.
  • Dr. Floyd started her remarks noting: "I am here today to make clear that abortion is essential care.
  • I can say without hesitation that I have saved people's lives by providing abortion care.
  • "We know both from research and from reality what it means when someone is denied the abortion they need," Dr. Floyd said.

Attain Capital Announces Ted Davies, Managing Partner-Government, and Launches New Website

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Attain Capital, a private equity firm focused on investing in companies delivering high-value, technology-enabled solutions and services to government and education clients, announced that Ted Davies, a recognized leader in the technology and government communities, will serve as Managing Partner of Attain Capital taking the lead of the company's private equity investments in the government technology and services market. Prior to joining Attain, Davies served as Chief Executive Officer for Altamira Technologies Corporation and President, Federal Systems at Unisys Corporation. Earlier in his career, he spent 17 years with Booz Allen Hamilton, where he was a partner in charge of cross-agency service offerings.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to joining Attain, Davies served as Chief Executive Officer for Altamira Technologies Corporation and President, Federal Systems at Unisys Corporation.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Ted to the team and look forward to his leadership of Attain Capital's government-related activities and investments.
  • "What better way to kick off a new year than to formally launch our brand aligned around three core principles: operator led, market obsessed, and people focused," said Ted Davies, Managing Partner at Attain Capital.
  • At the core of Attain Capital and how it operates is a sense of purpose: to be and attain the best for those it serves.

ShorePoint Named an NVTC Tech100 Company

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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HERNDON, Va., Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShorePoint Inc. , an industry-leading cybersecurity services company protecting federal customers’ critical assets, announced today that it has been named a Tech100 honoree by the Northern Virginia Technology Council .

Key Points: 
  • HERNDON, Va., Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ShorePoint Inc. , an industry-leading cybersecurity services company protecting federal customers’ critical assets, announced today that it has been named a Tech100 honoree by the Northern Virginia Technology Council .
  • The prestigious industry award honors top companies, executives, NextGen leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving innovation, implementing new solutions for customers and contributing to the Greater Washington region’s economic growth.
  • “We’re proud to be named a Tech100 honoree, recognizing ShorePoint as a leading technology company in our region,” said Matt Brown , co-founder and CEO of ShorePoint.
  • Tech100 honorees will be recognized at this year’s NVTC Tech100 celebration on December 12, 2023 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner.

EagleBank Foundation’s Fight Against Cancer Golf Tournament Raises Over $470,000

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
EagleBank, Golf, Breast cancer, Quality of life, Patient, Washington metropolitan area, Organization, Cancer

“Since its inception in 2005, the EagleBank Foundation has raised over $6.0 million for cancer research and outreach programs.

Key Points: 
  • “Since its inception in 2005, the EagleBank Foundation has raised over $6.0 million for cancer research and outreach programs.
  • Our nineteenth annual golf outing has been the most successful to date, raising over $470,000 – we are so very proud of our fundraising efforts,” said Susan G. Riel, President and CEO of EagleBank.
  • Don Rogers, Chairman of the EagleBank Foundation stated, “I am so very proud of the financial success of this year’s tournament, which sold-out in record time as always.
  • A special thanks to all our donors, sponsors (especially our title sponsor EagleBank), and those who joined us at our golf event to support our fundraising tournament – funds raised will provide much needed resources to those local organizations dedicated to win the fight against cancer.

JBG SMITH to Partner With Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Commonwealth of Virginia, and City of Alexandria on New Arena, Headquarters, and Entertainment District in Potomac Yard Section of National Landing

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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The site is owned by JBG SMITH and its joint venture partner and will be sold to a proposed Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority.

Key Points: 
  • The site is owned by JBG SMITH and its joint venture partner and will be sold to a proposed Virginia Sports and Entertainment Authority.
  • The planned project also calls for significant joint infrastructure investment by the Commonwealth, the City, Monumental, and JBG SMITH.
  • In 2018, Amazon selected JBG SMITH and National Landing for its second headquarters after conducting an extensive North American search.
  • Project assets, including a site map and illustrative renderings, can be found HERE , courtesy of JBG SMITH.