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Yes& Named #2 Largest DC Area Ad Agency and #9 Fastest Growing Company in Greater Washington D.C., According to Washington Business Journal Rankings

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.

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  • Alexandria, VA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as the number two largest ad agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area and the ninth fastest-growing private company headquartered in the region.
  • These achievements highlight the agency’s commitment to delivering exceptional results and its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of its clients.
  • “We are incredibly proud to be recognized as the #2 largest advertising agency in the Greater Washington D.C. area, and being named the 9th fastest growing company in the region is an exceptional win for our team,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.
  • With its strong growth and expertise, Yes& is marked as one of the top advertising agencies in the Greater Washington D.C. area.

John Pyne Joins Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group as Producing Area Manager for Northern Virginia

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group is pleased to announce that John Pyne has joined the company as a Producing Area Manger.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group is pleased to announce that John Pyne has joined the company as a Producing Area Manger.
  • Pyne's unique skill set will be critical in expanding Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group's presence in the DC Metropolitan area, developing effective technology workflows, and enhancing existing product and program mixes.
  • With over 20 years of experience, John comes to Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group with an engaged, dedicated, and focused mindset.
  • As a fourth generation Washingtonian, John brings with his professional accomplishments a keen understanding of the mortgage market and housing ecosystems in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland.

Omega Honored at Washington Business Journal's 2023 Fastest Growing Companies Event

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega World Travel is honored to have made the Washington Business Journal's 2023 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington area. Each year, the WBJ assesses hundreds of exceptional businesses. Rankings are not announced publicly until the event, which took place on October 19th. Of the 50 selected, Omega was positioned as number 34.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega World Travel is honored to have made the Washington Business Journal's 2023 list of Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington area.
  • Each winning company representative was asked to limit their acceptance comments to five key words that describe their achievements in business.
  • In 2023, as Omega celebrates its 51st year as a full-service, international travel management business, the company continues to make tremendous post-Covid progress.
  • Omega is regularly listed as the largest woman-owned company in the DC area (Washington Business Journal Book of Lists) and the largest woman-owned travel agency in the US (Business Travel News, 2020).

JFS Partners Announces the Acquisition of AITC by FVLCRUM

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JFS Partners, a specialized M&A Advisory and Consulting firm facilitating transactions in the MSP, cloud, colocation, and communications industries, announced today the acquisition of Advanced IT Concepts (AITC), an Orlando, Florida, area award-winning technology solutions provider, by FVLCRUM Partners (FVLCRUM).

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JFS Partners , a specialized M&A Advisory and Consulting firm facilitating transactions in the MSP, cloud, colocation, and communications industries, announced today the acquisition of Advanced IT Concepts (AITC) , an Orlando, Florida, area award-winning technology solutions provider, by FVLCRUM Partners (FVLCRUM) .
  • The acquisition of AITC represents a strategic move to expand FVLCRUM's portfolio and presence in the government contracting and technology sectors.
  • "JFS Partners provided an invaluable support throughout the AITC acquisition," said Chijioke Asomugha, Partner at FVLCRUM.
  • "We are pleased to have advised FVLCRUM on this acquisition," said Jim Farrell, CEO of JFS Partners.

Ted Davies Named Partner

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attain Partners, a leading management, technology, and strategy consulting firm, today announced that Mr. Ted Davies has been admitted to the firm's partnership, effective October 1, 2023. In his role as partner, Mr. Davies will serve as Chief Strategy and Organizational Development Officer for the firm, overseeing the development and execution of Attain Partners' strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with the company's long-term vision and goals. Additionally, Mr. Davies will continue to serve as Managing Partner for Attain Capital, helping to lead the company's private equity investments.

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  • Professional Services Firm Admits Mr. Ted Davies to Partnership
    MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Attain Partners , a leading management, technology, and strategy consulting firm, today announced that Mr. Ted Davies has been admitted to the firm's partnership, effective October 1, 2023.
  • Additionally, Mr. Davies will continue to serve as Managing Partner for Attain Capital , helping to lead the company's private equity investments.
  • Ted Davies joins partnership of Attain Partners as Chief Strategy and Organizational Development Officer for the firm.
  • "I am truly excited to join Attain Partners and be part of a team that's dedicated to delivering excellence, and fostering innovation for colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations," said Ted Davies.

BryceTech CEO Selected as Finalist for Executive of the Year

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BryceTech CEO Carissa Bryce Christensen has been selected as a GovCon Executive of the Year (up to $75 Million) finalist in the wake of record company growth.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BryceTech CEO Carissa Bryce Christensen has been selected as a GovCon Executive of the Year (up to $75 Million) finalist in the wake of record company growth.
  • Under Christensen's leadership, analytic and engineering firm BryceTech LLC grew more than 150% in 2022 and recently surpassed 200 employees as its rapid growth continued in 2023.
  • In recognition of these recent successes, Christensen was selected as a finalist for the Greater Washington Government Contractor Award for Executive of the Year.
  • "I deeply appreciate this recognition of BryceTech's passion for excellence in support of science and technology-focused governance and of the extraordinary BryceTech team."

Burke & Herbert Bank Launches Goals for Good

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burke & Herbert Bank will donate $100 to the Capital Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) for each goal scored by the Washington Capitals during the 2023-2024 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season. This campaign is in partnership with Monumental Sports, broadcasters of the hometown Capitals.

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  • As a local bank, we know the important role community involvement such as this plays in future success, financial and otherwise."
  • "We're excited to be selected as the Burke & Herbert Bank 'Goals for Good' donation recipient," said Erick King, Capital Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) Executive Director.
  • is the $3.6 billion financial holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company.
  • Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company is the oldest continuously operating bank under its original name headquartered in the greater Washington DC Metro area.

Eagle Hill Consulting Again Named One of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Washington Metro Region

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Hill Consulting again has secured a spot on The Washington Business Journal's ranking of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Hill Consulting again has secured a spot on The Washington Business Journal's ranking of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in the Greater Washington, D.C. area.
  • Eagle Hill Consulting rises to #13 on The Washington Business Journal's ranking of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses.
  • Earlier this year, The Washington Post named Eagle Hill a top workplace, and Forbes named the company one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms.
  • Eagle Hill Consulting LLC is a woman-owned business that provides unconventional management consulting services in the areas of Strategy & Performance, Talent, and Change.

Saks Launches Branded Merchandise Collection in Celebration of World Mental Health Day, With a Portion of the Proceeds Supporting the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 10, Saks celebrated World Mental Health Day with the launch of its Saks Fifth Avenue-branded merchandise collection. For the first time ever, Saks will donate at least 50% of the purchase price from each item in its branded merchandise collection to the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation, accelerating the Foundation's mission to make mental health a priority in every community through awareness and education, improved access to care, and strengthened attitudes, behaviors and relationships that build the foundation for mental health. Saks also announced the winners of the Foundation's second annual grant program supporting local mental health nonprofits.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, October 10, Saks celebrated World Mental Health Day with the launch of its Saks Fifth Avenue-branded merchandise collection.
  • Saks also announced the winners of the Foundation's second annual grant program supporting local mental health nonprofits.
  • "The need for access to high quality mental health care and resources in our country's most vulnerable communities is increasingly evident," said Marc Metrick, CEO of Saks and Vice President of the Saks Fifth Avenue Foundation Board.
  • The Saks Fifth Avenue-branded merchandise collection includes wool and cashmere hats, gloves and blankets, 100% cotton tees, fleece-lined hoodies, and sleepwear - all made in Italy and featuring the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue logo.

Alice Frazier, BCT President and CEO, Honored at Washington Business Journal's 2023 Women Who Mean Business Gala

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is pleased to announce that Alice Frazier, President and CEO, and member of the Board of Directors, was recognized as one of the select Honorees at the Washington Business Journal's 2023 Women Who Mean Business gala.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, is pleased to announce that Alice Frazier, President and CEO, and member of the Board of Directors, was recognized as one of the select Honorees at the Washington Business Journal's 2023 Women Who Mean Business gala.
  • The event took place at the Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC, on October 5, 2023.
  • This is the 20th annual selection of Women Who Mean Business, honoring the Washington, DC region's most influential business women of 2023.
  • The honor and event is produced and hosted by the Washington Business Journal.