Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax County and Northern Virginia companies dominate Virginia Chamber’s “Fantastic 50” list of fast-growing firms

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Small business, Professional services, Finance, Regions of the United States, Washington metropolitan area, Mid-Atlantic states, Southern United States, States of the United States, Fairfax County, Virginia, Northern Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Virginia, Fairfax, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Eighteen Fairfax County companies made the new Virginia Chamber of Commerce rankings of the 50 fastest-growing companies in Virginia.

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  • Eighteen Fairfax County companies made the new Virginia Chamber of Commerce rankings of the 50 fastest-growing companies in Virginia.
  • In addition, 18 firms from jurisdictions in the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance are on the Fantastic 50 list, meaning nearly three-quarters of the ranked businesses hail from Northern Virginia.
  • The 18 Fairfax County companies employ more than 2,800 people and account for 40 percent of all jobs in Virginias fastest-growing companies.
  • Here are the Fairfax County companies on the 2020 Fantastic 50 list:

Fairfax Announces Conference Call

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Friday, April 24, 2020
Actuarial science, Reinsurance, Fairfax, Virginia, Reinsurance companies

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 2675260.

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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 2675260.
  • 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, May 15, 2020.
  • The replay may be accessed at (888) 566-0470 (Canada and U.S.) or 1 (203) 369-3050 (International).
  • Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.

Virginia 30 Day Fund & Fairfax County NAACP Team Up To Fund Minority-Owned Small Businesses

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Geography of Virginia, United States, NAACP, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Virginia

Backed by afundraising commitment byFairfax County NAACP and the Virginia 30 Day Fund,the partnership will empower the Virginia 30 Day Fund to expand its reach even further as it works to provide much-needed financial assistance to a diverse array of Virginia small businesses.

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  • Backed by afundraising commitment byFairfax County NAACP and the Virginia 30 Day Fund,the partnership will empower the Virginia 30 Day Fund to expand its reach even further as it works to provide much-needed financial assistance to a diverse array of Virginia small businesses.
  • Since its April 6 launch, the nonprofit Virginia 30 Day Fundhas funded over 90 Virginia small businesses, and continues to review applications and fund additional Virginia small businesses each day.
  • Fairfax County NAACP is excited to expand its effort to assist the community by partnering with the Virginia 30 Day Fund,"saidSean Perryman, Fairfax County NAACP President.
  • To learn more about the Fairfax County NAACP, visit fairfaxnaacp.org
    To learn more about the nonprofit Virginia 30 Day Fund, visit va30dayfund.com .

Celebree School Welcomes New Franchisee in Virginia

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Arlington County, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia

They will own and operate a Celebree School in Arlington or close-in Fairfax County, Virginia.

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  • They will own and operate a Celebree School in Arlington or close-in Fairfax County, Virginia.
  • Brian and Kates previous experience in business and philanthropy will aid them well as they open and operate a Celebree School, said Richard Huffman, founder and CEO of Celebree.
  • Celebree School Grows People Big and Small starting with students who range from six weeks to school age and extending to parents, teachers and directors.
  • Now people who want to own their own business can be part of Celebree School and channel their passion for the community into the success of their school.

Fairfax to Donate US$1 Million to ‘PM CARES Fund’ for COVID-19 Relief in India

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Indian Hindus, Members of the Lok Sabha, Gujarati people, Narendra Modi, Narendra, Fairfax, Virginia, Modi, Lok Sabha, Legislatures

The donation will be made to the PM CARES Fund on behalf of the Fairfax group of companies, including Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, through Fairfaxs Indian affiliate Fairbridge Capital Private Limited.

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  • The donation will be made to the PM CARES Fund on behalf of the Fairfax group of companies, including Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, through Fairfaxs Indian affiliate Fairbridge Capital Private Limited.
  • The PM CARES Fund, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was created to provide relief to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in India, including the provision of financial assistance to Indian citizens and to support healthcare and other necessary infrastructure.
  • Fairfax wishes to assist the Indian Government in its efforts to support many of the most vulnerable members of Indian society, who will be severely impacted by the pandemic.
  • Fairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.

FAIRFAX AFRICA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING WEBCAST DETAILS

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Prem Watsa, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Canadian people

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  • NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
    TORONTO, April 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation (Fairfax Africa) (TSX: FAH.U) has formerly announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shareholders will not be able to attend in person at its annual and special meeting commencing at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, but that there will be a webcast of the formal annual and special meeting and a presentation by Michael Wilkerson, Fairfax Africas CEO, followed by a Q&A session with Prem Watsa, Fairfax Africas Chair; Paul Rivett, Fairfax Africas Vice Chair; and Mr. Wilkerson.
  • Following are instructions on how to access this webcast and to submit questions for the Q&A.
  • Shareholders are encouraged to access the audio webcast, which may be found at https://www.gowebcasting.com/10599 beginning at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
  • Shareholders are encouraged to vote by proxy in advance of the meeting by one of the methods described in the management proxy circular.

Fairfax INDIA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL MEETING WEBCAST DETAILS

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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  • NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
    TORONTO, April 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (Fairfax India) (TSX: FIH.U) has formerly announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shareholders will not be able to attend in person at its annual meeting commencing at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 16, 2020, but that there will be a webcast of the formal annual meeting and a presentation by Prem Watsa, Fairfax Indias Chair, and Chandran Ratnaswami, Fairfax Indias CEO, followed by a Q&A session.
  • Following are instructions on how to access this webcast and to submit questions for the Q&A.
  • Shareholders are encouraged to access the audio webcast, which may be found at https://www.gowebcasting.com/10600 beginning at 1:45 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 16, 2020.
  • Shareholders are encouraged to vote by proxy in advance of the meeting by one of the methods described in the management proxy circular.

Inova Schar Cancer Institute Treats First Patient using Proton Therapy in Northern Virginia

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Medical physics, Radiation therapy, Fairfax, Virginia, Falls Church, Virginia, Inova Health System, Loudoun County, Virginia, Proton therapy, Northern Virginia, Pencil-beam scanning, MPRI, Geography of Virginia, Washington metropolitan area

FAIRFAX, Va., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --On March 26, a local cancer patient was the first to complete proton therapy treatment in Northern Virginia at the Inova Mather Proton Therapy Center in Fairfax.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --On March 26, a local cancer patient was the first to complete proton therapy treatment in Northern Virginia at the Inova Mather Proton Therapy Center in Fairfax.
  • Located at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute, a department of Fairfax Inova Hospital, the Inova Mather Proton Therapy Center is the first proton therapy treatment center in Northern Virginia.
  • Comprised of two treatment rooms, Inova Schar Cancer Institute's new facility combines the cutting-edge technique of proton delivery known as pencil beam scanning with the most advanced patient imaging and positioning systems in the region.
  • "We are proud that with the addition of proton therapy, Inova Schar Cancer Institute offers yet another cutting-edge treatment to patients in Northern Virginia," said John Deeken, MD, President of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute.

Daniels Design & Remodeling Named NARI Regional CotY™ Winner

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Monday, March 30, 2020
Coty, Fairfax, Virginia, Companies, Industries

FAIRFAX, Va., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Daniels Design & Remodelingin Fairfax, VA a 2020 Region 2 SoutheastRegional CotY Winner in the Commercial Interiorcategory in its annual awards competition.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Daniels Design & Remodelingin Fairfax, VA a 2020 Region 2 SoutheastRegional CotY Winner in the Commercial Interiorcategory in its annual awards competition.
  • Daniels Design and Remodeling is committed to being innovative and excelling in all aspects of residential remodeling and customer satisfaction.
  • Each year, NARI presents CotY Awards to members who have demonstrated outstanding work through their remodeling projects.
  • Daniels Design and Remodeling, Inc. is a full service Design Build remodeling company that specializes in mid to high end residential remodeling in the Northern Virginia area.

Fairfax Africa Renews Universal Shelf Prospectus

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Initial public offering, Financial markets, Economy, Shelf registration, Stock market, Geography of Virginia, Prospectus, System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Security

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  • NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
    TORONTO, March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation (Fairfax Africa) (TSX: FAH.U) has filed a final short form base shelf prospectus with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities in connection with Fairfax Africas US$500 million universal shelf renewal.
  • The shelf prospectus renewal allows Fairfax Africa to offer from time to time over a 25-month period up to US$500 million of debt, equity or other securities.
  • Should Fairfax Africa offer any securities, it will make a prospectus supplement available that will include the specific terms of the securities being offered.
  • A copy of the short form base shelf prospectus in connection with the shelf renewal may be obtained from Fairfax Africa, Keir Hunt, Corporate Secretary at (416) 646-4180, 95 Wellington Street West, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2N7 or electronically at www.sedar.com.