Washington metropolitan area

Ms. Hackel Leads Virginia Oakville Redevelopment Project

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Wi-Fi, Construction, University, City Park, Internet, Labour, Stonebridge, City, Collection, Engineering, Fortification, Tunnel, Property management, Washington metropolitan area

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Giant Food to Host 31st Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in Washington D.C.

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Monday, June 12, 2023
Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Tillamook County Creamery Association, Farmer, Mumbo sauce, Big Brothers Big Sisters, American Farmland Trust, Capital, Pennsylvania Avenue, TCCA, Capital Area Food Bank, Wellness, Heart, ASC, Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital, AFT, Nation, Food, Admission, TUMS, Coppertone (sunscreen), BBQ, Monster, Aquaculture, MEME, Cheese, Nathan's Famous, Carbon, Washington Wizards, Ahold Delhaize, BMX, Washington metropolitan area, Block Party, Giant Food, Capital City, Taste, Diversion, Social responsibility, Partnership, Greenprinting, Seafood, Pharmacist, Beyond Meat, Tuffy Stone, Pfizer, Nightclub, Giant

LANDOVER, Md., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces that for the eighth consecutive year, it will be the title sponsor of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle taking place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. Now in its 31st year, the popular event will benefit USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area. Spanning six city blocks across Pennsylvania Avenue, the event will feature delicious BBQ samples, flavors from around the world, live music, exciting announcements, cooking competitions and family-friendly exhibits.

Key Points: 
  • Now in its 31st year, the popular event will benefit USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area.
  • "Giant has hosted the National Capital Barbecue Battle since 2016 and this year will be the biggest to date with more food and fun than ever," said Ira Kress, President at Giant Food.
  • At this year's Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, Divert will install bins throughout the festival to collect food waste and turn it into clean energy.
  • In addition, tickets to the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle are available online at BBQINDC.com or at the event entrance.

nextSource Announces TalentCalling™ Shared Talent Communities for Higher Education Institutions

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Monday, June 5, 2023
University, Washington metropolitan area, Metro, Acquisition, Management

NEW YORK, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nextSource announces TalentCalling™ – an advanced approach to talent sourcing for the Higher Education market.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nextSource announces TalentCalling™ – an advanced approach to talent sourcing for the Higher Education market.
  • TalentCalling delivers a shared talent community, enabled by an online centralized system, where participating institutions can draw from the community to access qualified professionals with select skills.
  • Each participating college or university is assigned a program specialist who coordinates the institution’s use of TalentCalling, continuously soliciting new talent community members, reinforcing the value of engagements with participating academic institutions, and identifying best fit talent for each open position.
  • “nextSource is continually at the forefront of innovation in the temporary talent market,” commented Tim McAward, nextSource Vice President of Higher Education Client Services.

Standout Maryland Consultancy Cloudforce Grabs National Nods

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Microsoft, Customer success, Howard University, Pick Everard, Multimedia, IT service management, Marketing, Cloud computing, AVD, Prince George, Washington metropolitan area, Artificial intelligence, Empathy, System, AI, National Harbor, Maryland, Video game, Online shopping, Clutch, MD

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What started as a premise and a promise to use cloud technology to make lives better, National Harbor, MD-based Cloudforce continues its legacy as a nationally acclaimed award-winning technology sensation.

Key Points: 
  • NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- What started as a premise and a promise to use cloud technology to make lives better, National Harbor, MD-based Cloudforce continues its legacy as a nationally acclaimed award-winning technology sensation.
  • Recently listed as one of just 12 Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces Editor's Picks for 2023, Cloudforce continues its championship reign as the top Mid-Atlantic cloud consultancy.
  • Standout Maryland Consultancy and Microsoft Partner Cloudforce Grabs National Nods: "Our job is to be ever ready."
  • Just prior, Cloudforce achieved #3 worldwide status as a Clutch Global Leader in Development & IT Services.

ManTech Remembers the Life & Legacy of ManTech Co-Founder George J. Pedersen

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Government, Growth, Bedrock, Media, Mantech, Management, Washington metropolitan area

HERNDON, Va., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The ManTech family and those in the national security and federal contracting community will remember ManTech Co-Founder George J. Pedersen for his more than 50 years of leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, patriotism and dedication toward ensuring our country’s most critical missions.

Key Points: 
  • He was an exceptional visionary, entrepreneur and leader whose unwavering commitment and pioneering spirit shaped the industry.
  • George always led by example, was passionate about America and built ManTech from its founding in 1968 to the leader in the government services industry that it is today.
  • ManTech Chairman of Board Kevin Phillips said, “All of us at ManTech are deeply saddened by George’s passing.
  • George’s legacy of service, sacrifice and mission success will long be remembered and remain a bedrock at ManTech and across the government industry.”

Community Management Corporation And Select Community Services Sponsor Potomac Watershed Cleanup Day For Fourth Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Volunteering, CAI, Washington metropolitan area, CMC, Quality of life, Garbage, Work, Community Associations Institute, Environment, SCS, Tourism, Potomac River

CHANTILLY, Va., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Community Management Corporation (CMC) and Select Community Services (SCS) are proud to have again sponsored the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Day (PWCD) for the fourth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • CHANTILLY, Va., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa Community Management Corporation (CMC) and Select Community Services (SCS) are proud to have again sponsored the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Day (PWCD) for the fourth consecutive year.
  • CMC helped clean up two sites hosted by the Community Associations Institute (CAI) Washington Metropolitan Chapter and non-profit Alice Ferguson Foundation .
  • In addition to sponsoring the event, CMC and SCS joined two client communities that participated at separate cleanup locations.
  • The Potomac River Watershed Cleanup has evolved from a small shoreline cleanup at Piscataway National Park into a comprehensive regional initiative.

Trustar Mortgage, LLC Hires Chip Beveridge as EVP of Mortgage Production

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Monday, May 22, 2023
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, MBA, Organization, Washington metropolitan area, Shazza, Pan American Bank, Real estate

Trustar Mortgage, LLC, a subsidiary of Trustar Bank, is delighted to announce that it has hired Chip Beveridge as Executive Vice President of Mortgage Production.

Key Points: 
  • Trustar Mortgage, LLC, a subsidiary of Trustar Bank, is delighted to announce that it has hired Chip Beveridge as Executive Vice President of Mortgage Production.
  • “I could not be more excited to be part of such a great opportunity at Trustar Mortgage.
  • Highly regarded as a top producing mortgage banker with over 40 years mortgage banking sales experience in building and managing high performing sales teams, Chip joins the Trustar Mortgage team from One American Bank where he led the Mid-Atlantic Region as a Division Manager.
  • “We are pleased to have Chip leading the Trustar Mortgage team and are excited to continue meeting the needs of the community,” commented Shaza Andersen, CEO of Trustar Bank and Trustar Mortgage, LLC.

Charles E. Smith Life Communities Announces New Board Leadership

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
Housing, Elder abuse, Life, Norwood School, Annual, Nursing, Marpole Women's Auxiliary, Washington metropolitan area, Quality, Audit committee, Tulane University, Central Council of Probation and After-Care Committees, Organization, -elect, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Benjamin Ring House, Rest, House, Management, Momentum

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) announced the installation of Natalie S. West as Chair of the Board of Governors.

Key Points: 
  • ROCKVILLE, Md., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) announced the installation of Natalie S. West as Chair of the Board of Governors.
  • The new board installation took place during the 113th Annual Meeting of Charles E. Smith Life Communities on May 17, 2023.
  • Scott N. Brody was installed as Chair of Charles E. Smith Life Communities Trustee Funds, Inc. and Mark A. Becker was installed as Chair of Landow House, Inc. Board, Revitz House, Corp. Board and Ring House, Corp. Board.
  • Founded in 1910, Charles E. Smith Life Communities is a nonprofit organization serving more than 1,100 older adults in multiple residences situated on a 38-acre campus in Rockville, Maryland.

MarginEdge Named Top Workplace in 2023 by Inc. and Washington Business Journal

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Washington Post, Inc., Magic, Culture, American City Business Journals, Restaurant, Glassdoor, Entrepreneurship, 100 Best Workplaces in Europe, Software, Mobile phone, Management, Capterra, Washington metropolitan area, Lists of United States Congress

ARLINGTON, Va., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MarginEdge, the leading restaurant management and bill payment platform, today announced it has been named to the 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces and the Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work 2023. MarginEdge was also recognized by Inc. in the special category of Mid-Atlantic Region.

Key Points: 
  • This is MarginEdge's second year in a row being recognized by the Washington Business Journal and its first as an Inc. Best Workplace.
  • MarginEdge joins 591 honorees across the U.S. on the Inc. Best Workplaces list and 76 companies in the Greater Washington area recognized by Washington Business Journal.
  • "MarginEdge is honored to have been recognized by both Inc. and Washington Business Journal for continued dedication to the entire team," said CEO Bo Davis.
  • In addition, MarginEdge was recently recognized as an Inc. Mid-Atlantic Fastest-Growing Company in 2023, one of America's fastest-growing companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list, as a top workplace by the Washington Post in both 2021 and 2022 and by the Washington Business Journal in 2022.

District Dogs Announces Grand Opening at Amazon HQ2

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Monday, May 15, 2023
Amazon, Growth, Washington metropolitan area, HQ2, Greater, Metropolitan Park, National Landing, Dog, Pharmaceutical industry

ARLINGTON, Va., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- District Dogs has opened the doors to their new store at National Landing, officially making them the first retailer to open at Amazon's new HQ2 campus. The state-of-the-art facility will offer the full range of blue-ribbon pet services that District Dogs has become known for.

Key Points: 
  • The state-of-the-art facility will offer the full range of blue-ribbon pet services that District Dogs has become known for.
  • District Dogs began construction on their newest location after being named the doggy daycare of choice for Amazon employees.
  • When presented with the opportunity to join Amazon at Metropolitan Park, well, that's just not something you pass up," remarked Jacob Hensley, owner and CEO of District Dogs.
  • "This new store is as exciting for the Arlington community as it is for us," said a District Dogs spokesperson.