Fairfax, Virginia

Information Analysis Inc. Reports Improving Results in its Second Quarter

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, OTC Markets Group, Virginia

FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (IAIC:OTC PINK) reported on Friday its results for the second quarter and first six months of 2020.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (IAIC:OTC PINK) reported on Friday its results for the second quarter and first six months of 2020.
  • For the second quarter of 2020, revenues increased 30% to $4,819,000, compared to second quarter 2019 revenues of $3,704,000.
  • For the first six months of 2020, revenues increased 41% to $6,881,000, compared to second quarter 2019 revenues of $4,883,000.
  • Information Analysis Incorporated (www.infoa.com), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is an information technology product and services company.

Virginia sees Q2 tech job growth amid COVID-19, fueled by Fairfax County; state shines in business climate rankings

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Data management, Consumer electronics, Technology, Security, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Washington metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Geography of Virginia, Geography of the United States, Northern Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Leidos, Fairfax, Virginia, Virginia, Fairfax

Three Virginia-based employers named in the Dice report General Dynamics, Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton are all headquartered in Fairfax County.

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  • Three Virginia-based employers named in the Dice report General Dynamics, Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton are all headquartered in Fairfax County.
  • In terms of year-over-year changes, Virginia was the only state in Dices top four list to report an increase in quarterly job postings.
  • In comparison, Dice reported declines in California, Texas and New York job postings of 28 percent, 2 percent and 34 percent, respectively.
  • During 2019 and 2020, name-brand tech companies have chosen Fairfax County and Northern Virginia to expand their footprint: Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Google and Facebook all made location decisions in Fairfax County since Q2 2019.

WidePoint Awarded New Contract for TEM Services from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, WidePoint Corporation, Tem, Fairfax, Virginia, Alcoholic Beverage Control

FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY ), the leading provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) specializing in Telecommunications Lifecycle Management, Identity Management and Digital Billing & Analytics solutions, today reported that the company secured a new contract from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) to provide the agency with Telecom Expense Management (TEM) services.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY ), the leading provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) specializing in Telecommunications Lifecycle Management, Identity Management and Digital Billing & Analytics solutions, today reported that the company secured a new contract from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) to provide the agency with Telecom Expense Management (TEM) services.
  • The contract term is for one year, contains four additional one-year renewal periods, and has a total contract value of approximately $1.2 million.
  • Virginia ABC and its nearly 4,000 employees serve the Commonwealth of Virginia as an independent political subdivision.
  • Virginia ABC is one of 11 public safety agencies working with the Secretariat of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Fairfax Announces Conference Call

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Friday, July 17, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Reinsurance, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax

The call, consisting of a presentation by the company followed by a question period, may be accessed at (888) 390-0867 (Canada and U.S.) or 1 (212) 547-0141 (International) with the passcode FAIRFAX.

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  • The call, consisting of a presentation by the company followed by a question period, may be accessed at (888) 390-0867 (Canada and U.S.) or 1 (212) 547-0141 (International) with the passcode FAIRFAX.
  • A replay of the call will be available from shortly after the termination of the call until 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 14, 2020.
  • The replay may be accessed at (800) 568-5428 (Canada and U.S.) or 1 (402) 344-6795 (International).
  • Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.

Dewberry Welcomes Robert Victor As New Head Of mid-Atlantic Operations

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Dewberry, Fairfax, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia

FAIRFAX, Va., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Robert Victor, PE, F.ASCE, has joined the firm as an operating unit manager to lead its mid-Atlantic engineering operations, based in Fairfax, Virginia.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, has announced that Robert Victor, PE, F.ASCE, has joined the firm as an operating unit manager to lead its mid-Atlantic engineering operations, based in Fairfax, Virginia.
  • As the new operating unit manager for Dewberry's mid-Atlantic region, Victor will oversee a staff of more than 350 employees across 11 offices.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Robert to Dewberry," says Dewberry President Darren Conner, PE.
  • Established in 1956, Dewberry is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with more than 50 locations and 2,000+ professionals nationwide.

FCEDA Partners With Nonprofit Organizations Providing Free Legal Help to Small Businesses During Pandemic

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Monday, July 6, 2020
Consulting, Professional services, Small business, Technology, Software, Microfinance, Washington metropolitan area, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Local government in Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Microcredit, Economy, Geography of Virginia, Inventions

Consisting of a network of trusted top-tier law firms, corporations and other legal-service providers, the Collaborative provides a highly coordinated, emergency response to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations survive the economic impact of COVID-19.

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  • Consisting of a network of trusted top-tier law firms, corporations and other legal-service providers, the Collaborative provides a highly coordinated, emergency response to help small businesses and nonprofit organizations survive the economic impact of COVID-19.
  • Any small business owner can complete this form to request a COVID-19 consultation with a volunteer attorney or financial professional.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is delighted to partner in this initiative, said FCEDA President and CEO Victor Hoskins.
  • The initiative dovetails with programs that Fairfax County has instituted, such as the Small Business Microloan Fund and the Fairfax RISE small business and nonprofit relief grant fund, to help businesses bridge the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.

15 Hiring Companies Headline July 14 Fairfax County EDA Virtual Career Fair for Tech Professionals

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
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Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and 13 other leading tech companies in Northern Virginia are bringing recruiters to a virtual career fair that the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is presenting July 14 to help mid-career tech professionals find jobs.

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  • Microsoft, Amazon Web Services and 13 other leading tech companies in Northern Virginia are bringing recruiters to a virtual career fair that the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is presenting July 14 to help mid-career tech professionals find jobs.
  • The Tech Virtual Career Fair is the latest FCEDA response to the COVID-19 crisis by connecting job-seekers with companies that are hiring now.
  • The Tech Virtual Career Fair is the second online hiring event presented by the FCEDA.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

Fairfax County Clicks With Microsoft: Company to Create 1,500 New Jobs, Invest $64 Million to Establish Software Development and Regional R&D Hub

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Security, Other Professional Services, Data management, State, Local, Satellite, Technology, Professional services, Public policy, Government, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, VoIP, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Computer companies, Business, Fairfax County, Virginia, Microsoft, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Fairfax, Virginia, Reston, Fairfax

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Microsoft Corp. , a worldwide leader in software, services, devices, and solutions, will invest $64 million to establish a new software development and R&D regional hub in Fairfax County, which will create 1,500 new jobs.

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  • Virginia Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Microsoft Corp. , a worldwide leader in software, services, devices, and solutions, will invest $64 million to establish a new software development and R&D regional hub in Fairfax County, which will create 1,500 new jobs.
  • Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, Wash., and with 156,000 employees worldwide, has had a presence in Reston since 2002.
  • Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill thanked Microsoft for its vote of confidence in Fairfax County.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

Fairfax County EDA to Present May 28 Virtual Career Fair to Connect College Grads With Northern Virginia Companies Hiring Amid Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Technology, Construction & Property, Human resources, Urban planning, Other Technology, Professional services, Public policy, Government, State, Local, University, Education, Washington metropolitan area, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Economy of the United States, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Northrop Grumman, Fairfax, Virginia, Northern Virginia, Job fair, Fairfax

As a response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is actively connecting jobseekers with hiring companies in Northern Virginia by presenting virtual career fairs.

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  • As a response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is actively connecting jobseekers with hiring companies in Northern Virginia by presenting virtual career fairs.
  • The first virtual career fair will take place on May 28, 2020, from 1-4 p.m. Eastern Time, for enrolled college students and recent college graduates.
  • At least 11 employers will participate in the New-Grad Virtual Career Fair including Northrop Grumman, NTT Data Federal, Boost LLC, Strategy and Management Services (SAMS) and Sparksoft.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

Fairfax County Is Home to 11 Fortune 500 Headquarters for First Time; SAIC Is Newest Local Entry

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Professional services, Small business, Technology, Other Technology, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, Washington metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Fairfax, Virginia, Arlington County, Virginia, Virginia, Fairfax, Northern Virginia

Fairfax County has more Fortune 500 headquarters than 35 states and the District of Columbia, and is home to nearly two-thirds of the 17 companies based in the Washington, D.C., region.

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  • Fairfax County has more Fortune 500 headquarters than 35 states and the District of Columbia, and is home to nearly two-thirds of the 17 companies based in the Washington, D.C., region.
  • The others are in Arlington County, Va. (1), Washington, D.C. (2) and Montgomery County, Md.
  • Other interesting information from the 2020 Fortune 500:
    11 of the 22 Virginia Fortune 500 companies have headquarters in Fairfax County, including the four largest Virginia companies.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.