Fairfax County, Virginia

ICF Appoints ABM Industries CEO Scott Salmirs to Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Economy of New York City, Companies, Banks, ABM Industries, Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Fairfax County, Virginia, ICF International

FAIRFAX, Va., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and digital services provider, has appointed Scott Salmirs, president and chief executive officer of ABM Industries Inc., to its board of directors.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and digital services provider, has appointed Scott Salmirs, president and chief executive officer of ABM Industries Inc., to its board of directors.
  • "Scott is a great fit for us," said John Wasson, ICF president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board.
  • "He brings deep proficiency in leading a large, diversified services business across high-profile industries that ICF is very familiar with, including technology, health, education, aviation and energy.
  • Prior to joining ABM in 2003, Salmirs held leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and CBRE.

Irrigation & Green Industry announces new Watch Us Grow: 2021 Industry Standouts program

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Cision, Irrigation, Fairfax County, Virginia, Companies, Academic disciplines, Natural Resources

FAIRFAX, Va., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Irrigation & Green Industry's new Watch Us Grow: 2021 Industry Standouts program sponsored by Heritage Landscape Supply Group celebrates irrigation and lighting service providers that have had a successful year.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Irrigation & Green Industry's new Watch Us Grow: 2021 Industry Standouts program sponsored by Heritage Landscape Supply Group celebrates irrigation and lighting service providers that have had a successful year.
  • "We want to celebrate and learn from the companies that have seen the most growth, not just the top earners," says Kyle Brown, Irrigation & Green Industry editor-in-chief.
  • "The Watch Us Grow: 2021 Industry Standouts program gives us the opportunity to honor and recognize company leadership that encourage that growth, no matter what their revenue or experience level."
  • Watch http://www.igin.com for the latest Watch Us Grow: 2021 Industry Standouts updates and industry news.

Beanstalk, an Innovative Indoor Vertical Farm Startup, to Expand Production in Fairfax County and Grow by 29 Jobs

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Food, Beverage, Retail, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, State, Local, Human resources, Urban planning, Building Systems, Labor, Professional services, Other Natural Resources, Technology, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Public policy, Government, Construction & Property, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Small business, Supermarket, Washington metropolitan area, Metropolitan areas of the United States, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Jeff McKay, Fairfax, Northern Virginia, Ralph Northam

Ralph Northam announced today that Beanstalk, an indoor vertical farming startup, will create 29 new jobs and invest more than $2 million to expand production and relocate within Fairfax County.

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  • Ralph Northam announced today that Beanstalk, an indoor vertical farming startup, will create 29 new jobs and invest more than $2 million to expand production and relocate within Fairfax County.
  • As a hub for innovation of all kinds, Fairfax County is an ideal location for Beanstalks innovative indoor farm facility, said Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) President and CEO Victor Hoskins.
  • We are always looking for innovative investments to move our economy forward in Fairfax County, said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McKay.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

Guidehouse to Establish Global Headquarters Operation in Fairfax County, Create More Than 900 New Jobs

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Professional services, Consulting, Washington metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Metropolitan areas of the United States, Geography of the United States, Tysons, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Fairfax, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia

Ralph Northam today announced that Guidehouse , a leading consultancy and solutions provider to the public and commercial sectors, will invest $12.7 million to establish a global headquarters operation in Fairfax County.\nThe company\xe2\x80\x99s new headquarters at 1676 International Drive in the Tysons area will accommodate recent growth and increase in demand for services.

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  • Ralph Northam today announced that Guidehouse , a leading consultancy and solutions provider to the public and commercial sectors, will invest $12.7 million to establish a global headquarters operation in Fairfax County.\nThe company\xe2\x80\x99s new headquarters at 1676 International Drive in the Tysons area will accommodate recent growth and increase in demand for services.
  • The company will create more than 900 new jobs.
  • Virginia successfully competed with Maryland and Washington, D.C., for the project.\n\xe2\x80\x9cGuidehouse is proud to announce our new corporate headquarters in Tysons, Fairfax County's largest business district,\xe2\x80\x9d said Guidehouse Chief Executive Officer Scott McIntyre.
  • The company also is eligible to receive benefits from the Major Business Facility Job Tax Credit for new, full-time jobs created.\nThe Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

Information Analysis Inc. Announces New Board Member

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, OTC Markets Group, Fairfax, Virginia, Geography of the United States

b"FAIRFAX, Va., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (OTCQB: IAIC) (\xe2\x80\x9cIAI\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cthe Company\xe2\x80\x9d) today announced the addition of Donald J. Tringali to the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Directors, effective May 6, 2021.\nStan Reese, IAI CEO, commented, \xe2\x80\x9cDon is a seasoned executive and corporate board member.

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  • b"FAIRFAX, Va., May 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (OTCQB: IAIC) (\xe2\x80\x9cIAI\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cthe Company\xe2\x80\x9d) today announced the addition of Donald J. Tringali to the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Board of Directors, effective May 6, 2021.\nStan Reese, IAI CEO, commented, \xe2\x80\x9cDon is a seasoned executive and corporate board member.
  • A big part of that is having the right board in place to provide direction and counsel and we expect Don\xe2\x80\x99s legal background and breadth of experience to be a great fit.\xe2\x80\x9d\nMr.
  • He has held a variety of C-level executive positions and directorships for public and private companies across many industries.
  • Mr. Tringali holds a BA in Economics from UCLA and a JD (Juris Doctor) degree from Harvard Law School.\nInformation Analysis Incorporated (www.infoa.com), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is an information technology product and services company.

Macerich To Add Primark Stores To Retail Lineups At Tysons Corner Center And Green Acres Mall

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Macerich, Shopping malls, Fairfax County, Virginia, Tysons Corner Center, Tysons, Virginia, Tourist attractions, Green Acres Mall, Primark

Primark currently has 12 stores in the U.S.\nTom Meager, Group Property Director for Primark, said, "We are delighted to confirm our Tysons Corner Center and Green Acres Mall lease signings as part of our ambitious growth strategy in the United States.

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  • Primark currently has 12 stores in the U.S.\nTom Meager, Group Property Director for Primark, said, "We are delighted to confirm our Tysons Corner Center and Green Acres Mall lease signings as part of our ambitious growth strategy in the United States.
  • Primark is a terrific retailer and Macerich appreciates our close and expanding relationship with this growing brand.
  • And always saving on the small stuff like simple hangers and price tags to keep costs low.
  • Additional information aboutMacerichcan be obtained from the Company\'s website at www.Macerich.com .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/macerich-to-add-primark-stores-t...\n'

Custom Technology Solutions Company Ridgeline International Creating 162 New Jobs in Fairfax County

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Friday, April 30, 2021
Technology, Human resources, Security, Other Technology, Professional services, Software, Networks, Internet, Data management, Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Geography of the United States, Political divisions of the United States, Fairfax County, Virginia, Northern Virginia, Prince William County, Virginia, Manassas, Virginia

Ralph Northam today announced that Ridgeline International, Inc. , an innovative technology-based solutions provider for the federal government, commercial and nonprofit sectors, will invest $1.75 million to expand its operation in Fairfax County.

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  • Ralph Northam today announced that Ridgeline International, Inc. , an innovative technology-based solutions provider for the federal government, commercial and nonprofit sectors, will invest $1.75 million to expand its operation in Fairfax County.
  • The company will increase capacity to develop customized solutions that help its clients implement secure communications and guard against security threats, creating 162 new jobs.\n\xe2\x80\x9cFirst and foremost, operating out of Fairfax County has afforded us access to an impressive and ideal talent pool.
  • This is important for any emerging startup, particularly one centered on scarce technical talent,\xe2\x80\x9d said Ridgeline International CEO Erik Wittreich.
  • Other members: the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Arlington County, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park and the Prince William County Department of Economic Development.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210430005491/en/\n'

Reston Limousine CEO to Get Spotlight at May 4 Fairfax County EDA Entrepreneurship 101 Workshop

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Professional services, Small business, Transport, Human resources, Consulting, Public transport, Washington metropolitan area, Metropolitan areas of the United States, Geography of Virginia, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Fairfax County, Virginia, Northern Virginia, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Tysons, Virginia, Prince William County, Virginia, Manassas, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia

\xe2\x80\x9cWe thank Kristina Bouweiri, a real Northern Virginia success story, for her participation in the workshop and look forward to hearing her insight on growing Reston Limousine Service.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

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  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe thank Kristina Bouweiri, a real Northern Virginia success story, for her participation in the workshop and look forward to hearing her insight on growing Reston Limousine Service.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.
  • In addition to its headquarters in Tysons, Fairfax County\xe2\x80\x99s largest business district, the FCEDA maintains business investment offices in six important global business centers: Bangalore/Mumbai, Berlin, London, Los Angeles, Seoul and Tel Aviv.
  • Follow the FCEDA on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Twitter and YouTube .\nThe FCEDA is a member of the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance .
  • Other members: the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Arlington County, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park and the Prince William County Department of Economic Development.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210429005389/en/\n"

Fairfax Commits US$5 Million (INR 37 Crore) to Provide COVID-19 Pandemic Relief in India

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Companies based in Bangalore, Fairfax Financial, Quess Corp, Prem Watsa, FFH, Fairfax County, Virginia, Economy of Canada, Canadian people, Canada

b'TORONTO, April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (\xe2\x80\x9cFairfax\xe2\x80\x9d) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) announces, together with the Fairfax India Charitable Trust and Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, a commitment of US$5 million (approximately INR 37 crore) to fund initiatives to assist India with the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the urgent needs created thereby.\nThe first proposed initiative is to coordinate with our investee companies, Quess Corp Limited and Bangalore International Airport Limited, to work with the local government to rapidly create emergency hospital facilities using the expertise of Dexterra Group, a Fairfax investee company in Canada.\nFairfax is working with its Indian investee companies to determine further initiatives.

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  • b'TORONTO, April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (\xe2\x80\x9cFairfax\xe2\x80\x9d) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) announces, together with the Fairfax India Charitable Trust and Fairfax India Holdings Corporation, a commitment of US$5 million (approximately INR 37 crore) to fund initiatives to assist India with the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the urgent needs created thereby.\nThe first proposed initiative is to coordinate with our investee companies, Quess Corp Limited and Bangalore International Airport Limited, to work with the local government to rapidly create emergency hospital facilities using the expertise of Dexterra Group, a Fairfax investee company in Canada.\nFairfax is working with its Indian investee companies to determine further initiatives.
  • In addition to these initiatives, in line with Fairfax\xe2\x80\x99s culture, we will commit the funds necessary to respond to the needs of the employees of our Indian investee companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.\nPrem Watsa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax, commented, \xe2\x80\x9cWe are saddened by the current crisis in India resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Fairfax wishes to assist India in traversing this incredibly difficult time and are hopeful that our commitment will provide some relief to India and its health-care system.\xe2\x80\x9d\nFairfax is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.\n'

Construction Firm F.H. Paschen Receives the Building Design and Construction Award for the Fairfax County Salt Domes

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, General contractor, Paschen, Geography of the United States

b'FAIRFAX, W.Va., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- County of Fairfax, Virginia Department of Public Works and Environmental Services awarded F.H.

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  • b'FAIRFAX, W.Va., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- County of Fairfax, Virginia Department of Public Works and Environmental Services awarded F.H.
  • Paschen the Award of Excellence for the Building Design and Construction of the Central and Dulles Maintenance Facility Salt Dome projects.\nCounty of Fairfax, Virginia awarded F.H.
  • Paschen the Award of Excellence for the Building Design and Construction.\n"We\'re honored to receive this award," said Bill Rocha, General Manager of the F.H.
  • Paschen is a general contractor and construction manager with over 110 years of experience in the construction industry, serving both public and private customers and clients across the country.