Fairfax County, Virginia

Fairfax Announces Virtual Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U), recognizing the continued global spread of COVID-19, with great regret has once again determined that its April 15 annual meeting will be held virtually, with no personal attendance by shareholders or by its directors and officers or the officers of its subsidiaries and Fairfax group companies, and with none of the related events which are a regular feature of its annual meeting.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U), recognizing the continued global spread of COVID-19, with great regret has once again determined that its April 15 annual meeting will be held virtually, with no personal attendance by shareholders or by its directors and officers or the officers of its subsidiaries and Fairfax group companies, and with none of the related events which are a regular feature of its annual meeting.
  • There will be a webcast of the formal meeting and of a presentation by Prem Watsa, Fairfaxs Chairman and CEO, following the formal meeting, and a Q&A carried out through the webcast.
  • This year once again, for your safety, and for the safety of all our employees from the global pandemic, we, unfortunately, have to conduct our annual meeting virtually and cancel all our activities during our AGM.
  • We truly enjoy meeting our shareholders annually, and we look forward to welcoming you all in person, and to resuming our normal annual meeting activities, in 2022.

Innovation in Air and Space Technology Is Focus of Fairfax County EDA Webinar Series Starting Jan. 27

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Day 1 (Jan. 27) of the Air & Space Innovation Series will spotlight Air Innovation: Flying Cars, Drones and Unmanned Air Systems.

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  • Day 1 (Jan. 27) of the Air & Space Innovation Series will spotlight Air Innovation: Flying Cars, Drones and Unmanned Air Systems.
  • Day 2 (Feb. 3) will focus on Space Innovation, Novel Communications and Expeditions.
  • Day 3 (Feb. 10) will spotlight Defense Innovation in Air and Space.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

Completion of Strategic Transaction Between Helios Holdings Limited and Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

TORONTO and LONDON, Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following shareholder approval at the Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation (Fairfax Africa) special meeting of shareholders on December 4, 2020, Fairfax Africa and Helios Holdings Limited are pleased to announce the completion of the strategic transaction signed on July 10, 2020.

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  • TORONTO and LONDON, Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following shareholder approval at the Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation (Fairfax Africa) special meeting of shareholders on December 4, 2020, Fairfax Africa and Helios Holdings Limited are pleased to announce the completion of the strategic transaction signed on July 10, 2020.
  • Fairfax Africa has been renamed Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation (HFP) and will continue to be listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol HFPC.
  • The transaction creates a leading pan-Africa focused listed investment holding company that has the benefit of the separate asset management activities of Helios Investment Partners LLP (Helios).
  • Prior to the closing of the transaction, Hisham Ezz Al-Arab and Paul Rivett resigned from the board of Fairfax Africa.

Vertical Flight Society Announces Winner of 2020 Alfred Gessow Best Paper Award

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) announced today the winner of the Society's prestigious Alfred Gessow Award for the best technical paper at the 76th Annual Forum and Technology Display.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vertical Flight Society (VFS) announced today the winner of the Society's prestigious Alfred Gessow Award for the best technical paper at the 76th Annual Forum and Technology Display.
  • It and all of the best papers are available for purchase in the Vertical Flight Library & Online Store.
  • Founded in 1943 as the American Helicopter Society, the Vertical Flight Society today is the international organization that advocates, promotes and supports global vertical flight technology and professional development.
  • For 77 years, the Society has provided global leadership for the advancement of vertical flight.

Facebook Presents Free Small Business Training at Nov. 19 FCEDA Tech4Growth Webinar

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Guided by Facebook professionals, Tech4Growth: Boost with Facebook will teach you the free tools and strategies your business can use to connect with customers and potential target markets.

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  • Guided by Facebook professionals, Tech4Growth: Boost with Facebook will teach you the free tools and strategies your business can use to connect with customers and potential target markets.
  • The session is being presented by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) in partnership with Facebook and the Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance .
  • This free webinar is open to all small business owners.
  • In addition to its headquarters in Tysons, Fairfax Countys 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.

Information Analysis Incorporated Returns to Profitability with Momentum

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Monday, November 16, 2020

FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (IAIC:OTC MARKETS) today reported results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Nov. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (IAIC:OTC MARKETS) today reported results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020.
  • The information technology services companys 2020 third quarter revenues were $3,923,000, an increase of 23% over its 2019 third quarter revenues of $3,183,000.
  • Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.02 for the quarter versus basic and diluted net loss per share of ($0.02) in 2019.
  • Information Analysis Incorporated (www.infoa.com), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is an information technology product and services company.

BBB National Programs Opens New Headquarters on International Drive in McLean

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Friday, November 6, 2020

MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --BBB National Programs today announced the opening of a new headquarters in McLean, VA in Fairfax County, with a larger office footprint for the independent non-profit organization.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --BBB National Programs today announced the opening of a new headquarters in McLean, VA in Fairfax County, with a larger office footprint for the independent non-profit organization.
  • BBB National Programs is moving into more than 15,300 renovated square feet at 1676 International Drive in Tysons, Fairfax County's largest business district, allowing for an expansion of operations for its growing portfolio of more than a dozen industry self-regulation and dispute resolution programs.
  • BBB National Programs has decades of experience launching and operating trusted self-regulatory initiatives, customized according to the needs of the topic and stakeholders.
  • About BBB National Programs:BBB National Programs is where businesses turn to enhance consumer trust and consumers are heard.

Andrews Federal Credit Union Will Open A New Location in Fairfax County Virginia Near the Springfield Interchange This December

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Andrews Federal Credit Union, an industry-leading financial institution, announced its Springfield Town Center branch would be moving to the Manchester Lakes Festival.

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  • Andrews Federal Credit Union, an industry-leading financial institution, announced its Springfield Town Center branch would be moving to the Manchester Lakes Festival.
  • Andrews Federal is growing its membership in the Fairfax County Virginia area.
  • As a result, the Credit Union will open a completely new location in Alexandria, Virginia, in early December 2020.
  • The Credit Union proudly serves the Fairfax County community, offering financial solutions for every lifestyle.

United Bank Joins Reston Station Neighborhood After Comstock Acquires Branch In Sale-Lease-Back Transaction 

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Thursday, October 29, 2020

Prior to acquiring the United Bank property, Comstock affiliates acquired four office buildings containing approximately 550,000 square feet and the two parking garages adjacent to the south entrance of the Wiehle Reston-East Station.

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  • Prior to acquiring the United Bank property, Comstock affiliates acquired four office buildings containing approximately 550,000 square feet and the two parking garages adjacent to the south entrance of the Wiehle Reston-East Station.
  • Much of the approximately 22 acres acquired by Comstock was previously rezoned to allow for approximately 1.3 million square feet of additional mixed-use development.
  • Strategically located midway between Tysons Corner and Dulles International Airport, Reston Station is one of the largest mixed-use, transit-oriented developments in the Washington, D.C. region.
  • With multiple residential buildings completed, under construction, and planned, the Reston Station neighborhood will provide a wide variety of housing for thousands of residents while two major brand hotels will serve short-term and extended-stay visitors.

Boston Properties Announces 196,000 Square Foot, 20-Year Lease With Volkswagen Group of America at Reston Town Center

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020

A company focused on the future of mobility needs a future-proof workspace to match those ambitions, said Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America.

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  • A company focused on the future of mobility needs a future-proof workspace to match those ambitions, said Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America.
  • We are thrilled that Volkswagen has chosen Reston Town Center for their North American headquarters, said Peter Johnston, Executive Vice President, Washington, D.C.
  • Companies looking to recruit and retain the best and brightest talent continue to be drawn to Reston and Reston Town Center as the ideal location to grow their organizations.
  • At its completion, the full extension of Reston Town Center, being built in two phases, will add more than 4.4 million square feet to Reston Town Center, including over six acres of public open space.