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Curbio CMO Earns Washington Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honor

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

POTOMAC, Md., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading contractor solution for real estate agents, today announces that its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Olivia Mariani, has been named to the Washington Business Journal's (WBJ) 2023 list of 40 Under 40 honorees.

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  • POTOMAC, Md., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, Inc., the leading contractor solution for real estate agents, today announces that its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Olivia Mariani, has been named to the Washington Business Journal's (WBJ) 2023 list of 40 Under 40 honorees.
  • The 40 Under 40 program is one of the most competitive that the WBJ fields each year- representing the rising stars of Greater Washington's diverse industries, regions and backgrounds.
  • "I am honored to be named to the WBJ's 2023 list of 40 Under 40 honorees.
  • This year's 40 Under 40 honorees were formally celebrated at a ceremony in Arlington, Va. on July 20.

Sandy Spring Bancorp Reports Second Quarter Earnings of $24.7 Million

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Net interest income for the second quarter of 2023 declined $6.8 million or 7% compared to the previous quarter and $15.5 million or 15% compared to the second quarter of 2022.

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  • Net interest income for the second quarter of 2023 declined $6.8 million or 7% compared to the previous quarter and $15.5 million or 15% compared to the second quarter of 2022.
  • Non-interest income for the second quarter of 2023 increased by 8% or $1.2 million compared to the linked quarter and declined by 51% or $18.1 million compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Net interest income for the second quarter of 2023 decreased $6.8 million or 7% compared to the previous quarter and $15.5 million or 15% compared to the second quarter of 2022.
  • Non-interest expense for the second quarter of 2023 increased $2.8 million or 4% compared to the first quarter of 2023 and $4.1 million or 6% compared to the second quarter of 2022.

Life Time Athletic Country Club and Life Time Work Opens at The Clarendon Crossing in Arlington, Virginia on July 14

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Friday, July 14, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va., July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, today opened a one-of-a-kind athletic country club in Arlington, Virginia. The development also is home to Life Time Work, the Company's premium coworking destination, which will open July 17. Combined, the new destination makes Life Time a main anchor at The Crossing Clarendon, the multi-block stretch of mixed-used development with shops, restaurants, offices and more, owned by Regency Centers. 

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  • The development also is home to Life Time Work , the Company's premium coworking destination, which will open July 17.
  • Life Time at The Clarendon Crossing is the ideal location for us as our expansion continues across key markets.
  • Life Time Clarendon marks the Company's eleventh  athletic county club destination and the debut of Life Time Work in the Greater Washington D.C./ Baltimore area.
  • Life Time Clarendon will be open from 4:00am to Midnight Monday through Friday and 5:00am to 11:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

Actalent Supports American Cancer Society's Diversity in Cancer Research Internship Program

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

HANOVER, Md., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actalent, a leading engineering and sciences services and talent solutions company, is supporting the American Cancer Society's national Diversity in Cancer Research (DICR) internship program. The program provides underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduate students with paid, hands-on research experiences alongside mentorship from accomplished, American Cancer Society-funded investigators in cancer research labs at leading institutions, including hospitals, universities, medical schools and cancer centers. Actalent's support will go towards this year's local cohort of summer research interns.

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  • Global employer of scientific talent aims to help build pipeline of underrepresented, minority scientists
    HANOVER, Md., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actalent , a leading engineering and sciences services and talent solutions company, is supporting the American Cancer Society's national Diversity in Cancer Research (DICR) internship program .
  • The program provides underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduate students with paid, hands-on research experiences alongside mentorship from accomplished, American Cancer Society-funded investigators in cancer research labs at leading institutions, including hospitals, universities, medical schools and cancer centers.
  • Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Actalent joins the American Cancer Society in support of its mission to increase regional diversity within the biomedical science workforce.
  • "Actalent shares the American Cancer Society's passion to inspire diversity in the field of cancer research," said Tswana Sewell, executive director of the American Cancer Society.

Walker & Dunlop President and Board Member, Howard Smith, Announces Retirement

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that its president and member of the board of directors, Howard W. Smith, III , intends to retire on January 1, 2024 after 43 years of service.

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  • Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that its president and member of the board of directors, Howard W. Smith, III , intends to retire on January 1, 2024 after 43 years of service.
  • “Howard has been an exceptional partner in growing Walker & Dunlop from a small, family-owned company in 1980 to the 6th largest lender to commercial real estate in the United States in 2022," said Willy Walker , chairman and CEO.
  • And while Howard will be dearly missed, his greatest legacy is the exceptional group of executives and managers at Walker & Dunlop that he so skillfully mentored and developed."
  • “I want to thank the Walker family for giving me the opportunity 43 years ago to join Walker & Dunlop where I spent my entire career.

Elme Communities Appoints Chief Operating Officer

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME), a value-oriented multifamily owner and operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Butcher as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), beginning July 10, 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elme Communities (NYSE: ELME), a value-oriented multifamily owner and operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Butcher as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), beginning July 10, 2023.
  • “We are very pleased to welcome Tiffany to our executive leadership team,” said Paul T. McDermott, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • “This role has been planned and budgeted since we began transitioning our communities to Elme management late last year.
  • Tiffany’s expertise and proven track record of success in the operations of multifamily communities of all vintages, including Class B, aligns very closely with our long-term goals.

MedStar Health Announces Emily Briton as Sixth President of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

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Monday, June 26, 2023

OLNEY, Md., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedStar Health announced that Emily Briton will be the newest president of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and senior vice president, MedStar Health as of July 1, 2023. Briton previously held several leadership roles within the MedStar Health system, most recently serving as chief operating officer and senior vice president at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C.

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  • Briton joins the Olney-based hospital from MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where she served as COO and Senior Vice President
    OLNEY, Md., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedStar Health announced that Emily Briton will be the newest president of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and senior vice president, MedStar Health as of July 1, 2023.
  • Briton previously held several leadership roles within the MedStar Health system, most recently serving as chief operating officer and senior vice president at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C.
    "It is a tremendous honor to be joining MedStar Montgomery Medical Center in this exciting role," said Briton, a longtime resident of Montgomery County.
  • "I am thrilled for Emily to step into the role as President of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center," said Senker.
  • Nick Jones, Abel Communications for MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, 909-458-2094, [email protected]

The Stevie® Awards Issues Call for Entries in 20th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world's premier business awards programs, has issued the call for entries for its 2023 (20th annual) Stevie Awards for Women in Business®. Entry kits and complete details on the competition are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/Women.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world's premier business awards programs, has issued the call for entries for its 2023 (20th annual) Stevie Awards for Women in Business® .
  • Entry kits and complete details on the competition are available at http://www.StevieAwards.com/Women .
  • There are two new Achievement categories for 2023: Achievement in Environment, Social, and Governance and Achievement in Technology Innovation.
  • The 2022 Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners reflect a diverse group of large and small organizations around the globe.

Greater Washington Community Foundation Announces Over $12.5M in Health Advocacy, Policy, and Systems Change Support

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Today, the Greater Washington Community Foundation awarded more than $12.5 million in Health Equity Fund grants to 14 DC-based nonprofits working on health advocacy, policy, and systems change initiatives that address the social and structural determinants of health.

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  • Today, the Greater Washington Community Foundation awarded more than $12.5 million in Health Equity Fund grants to 14 DC-based nonprofits working on health advocacy, policy, and systems change initiatives that address the social and structural determinants of health.
  • (Photo: Robert Ambrose/The Greater Washington Community Foundation)
    “We know that 80% of DC’s health outcomes are driven by social, structural, and economic factors, with clinical care accounting for only 20%,” said Tonia Wellons, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation.
  • In future rounds of funding, the Greater Washington Community Foundation plans to invest in health innovation.
  • The Greater Washington Community Foundation reviews and approves proposals and oversees how the funds are invested.

Ms. Hackel Leads Virginia Oakville Redevelopment Project

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va. , June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Hackel is paving a path forward, in a traditionally male-dominated construction industry. She's also the development manager running the massive redevelopment project that is Oakville in Alexandria, Virginia.

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  • As the construction industry diversifies, this leader shines amidst a major construction project powered by Lux Speed in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • She's also the development manager running the massive redevelopment project that is Oakville in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • "I like the tangible results, the physical representation of all the work you put into a project, that's why I went into this field in the first place," Hackel said.
  • Hackel grew up in New York and studied civil engineering at the University of Virginia.