Fairfax County, Virginia

National ‘Best for Vets’ Employers List Includes 14 Fairfax County-based Firms

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Monday, August 31, 2020
Technology, Other Defense, Human resources, Contracts, Finance, Other Technology, Professional services, Hardware, Defense, Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Service industries, Service companies, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Accenture, Fairfax, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Amazon, Fairfax

Many other companies that placed on the list have offices in Fairfax County but are headquartered in another location, for example, Amazon, Boeing and Accenture.

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  • Many other companies that placed on the list have offices in Fairfax County but are headquartered in another location, for example, Amazon, Boeing and Accenture.
  • Military Times conducted the survey with ScoutComms, a marketing and research firm that focuses on the military community.
  • The firms responded to nearly 100 questions detailing their policies and practices related to veterans.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

113 Fairfax County-based Firms – and 199 in Northern Virginia Region – Make the 2020 Inc. 5000 List

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Consulting, Data management, Technology, Professional services, Small business, Security, Satellite, Software, Networks, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Washington metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Geography of Virginia, Geography of the United States, Northern Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Virginia, Fairfax, BARE International

Fairfax County and Northern Virginia companies dominate the annual Inc. 5000 list of the nations fastest-growing privately-owned companies.

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  • Fairfax County and Northern Virginia companies dominate the annual Inc. 5000 list of the nations fastest-growing privately-owned companies.
  • This year, Fairfax County is home to 113 firms, while the Northern Virginia region is home to 199 companies on the list.
  • Fairfax County accounts for 57 percent of the listed companies in Northern Virginia and 40 percent of all Virginia companies on the Inc. 5000 list.
  • Seven Fairfax County companies are in the top 500 of the list: Urgently , Saliense Consulting , B3 Group , JDSAT , SmartEdge IT , Numero Data and FreeAlliance.com .

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.

Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation: Second Quarter Financial Results

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Fairfax Financial, Prem Watsa, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Prem, Atlas Mara Limited, Business, Companies, Financial services

The financial results are prepared using the recognition and measurement requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards, except as otherwise noted, and are unaudited.)

Key Points: 
  • The financial results are prepared using the recognition and measurement requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards, except as otherwise noted, and are unaudited.)
  • TORONTO, July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation (TSX: FAH.U) announces a net loss of $4.2 million in the second quarter of 2020 ($0.07 net loss per diluted share), compared to a net loss of $16.2 million in the second quarter of 2019 ($0.27net loss per diluted share), reflecting decreased net unrealized losses on investments in the quarter.
  • In connection with the Transaction, Fairfax Africa will sell its 42.4% equity interest in Atlas Mara to Fairfax for an aggregate purchase price of $40 million.
  • We believe this partnership will be good for Africa, the shareholders of Fairfax Africa and Helios and the employees of both organizations," said Prem Watsa, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

The RMR Group and Coakley Prosperity of Virginia, LLC Announce New 12,723 Square Foot Lease at 2677 Prosperity Avenue in Fairfax, VA

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Monday, July 27, 2020
REIT, Finance, Professional services, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Weapons, Dunn Loring–Merrifield station, Capital Beltway, Dunn Loring, Virginia, RMR, KBR, Fairfax County, Virginia, The RMR Group Inc., Office Properties Income Trust, Coakley Prosperity of Virginia LLC

The RMR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RMR) announced that KBR signed a new 10-year lease for 12,723 square feet at 2677 Prosperity Avenue in Fairfax, VA.

Key Points: 
  • The RMR Group Inc. (Nasdaq: RMR) announced that KBR signed a new 10-year lease for 12,723 square feet at 2677 Prosperity Avenue in Fairfax, VA.
  • Located within walking distance of the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro Station, 2677 Prosperity Avenue offers commuters easy access to Interstate 66 and Interstate 495.
  • The property is owned in a joint venture between Office Properties Income Trust (Nasdaq: OPI) and Coakley Prosperity of Virginia, LLC.
  • The RMR Group Inc. is a holding company and substantially all of its business is conducted by its majority owned operating subsidiary, The RMR Group LLC.

MainStreet Bank Appoints New Business Banking Director

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, McLean, Virginia, MainStreet, Fairfax County, Virginia, Bank, Geography of the United States, Mainstreet Bank Limited

FAIRFAX, Va., July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --MainStreet Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: MNSB), parent company of MainStreet Bank, announced today that Thomas Cary has been appointed to lead MainStreet Bank's Business Banking division.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --MainStreet Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: MNSB), parent company of MainStreet Bank, announced today that Thomas Cary has been appointed to lead MainStreet Bank's Business Banking division.
  • About MainStreet Bank: MainStreet Bank operates seven branches in Herndon, Fairfax, Fairfax City, McLean, Leesburg, Clarendon and Washington, D.C.
  • With robust and easy-to-use online business banking technology, MainStreet has "put our bank" in over 1,000 businesses in the metropolitan area.
  • MainStreet Bank was the first community bank in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to offer a full online business banking solution.

MainStreet Bank Appoints New President

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Monday, July 20, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, McLean, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Geography of the United States, Mainstreet Bank Limited

FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreet Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: MNSB) parent company of MainStreet Bank announce the promotion of Abdul Hersiburane, Executive Vice President and Director of Business Banking, to the role of President.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MainStreet Bancshares, Inc., (Nasdaq: MNSB) parent company of MainStreet Bank announce the promotion of Abdul Hersiburane, Executive Vice President and Director of Business Banking, to the role of President.
  • "Working with Chris and Jeff to build our branch-lite Bank has been an incredible journey," said Abdul Hersiburane, President of MainStreet Bank.
  • About MainStreet Bank: MainStreet Bank operates seven branches in Herndon, Fairfax, Fairfax City, McLean, Leesburg, Clarendon and Washington, D.C.
  • MainStreet Bank was the first community bank in the Washington, DC metropolitan area to offer a full online business banking solution.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.