Jamestown, Virginia

Cox Business Brings High Speed Fiber Connectivity to Historical Jamestowne Island To Provide Virtual Explorations of the James Fort and Archaearium

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Friday, April 16, 2021
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b'ATLANTA and JAMESTOWN, Va., April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --England\'s first permanent colony in North America, Historical Jamestowne Island, is modernizing with the help of Cox Business.

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  • b'ATLANTA and JAMESTOWN, Va., April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --England\'s first permanent colony in North America, Historical Jamestowne Island, is modernizing with the help of Cox Business.
  • The 411-year-old staple in American history now has high-speed, optical fiber internet, enhancing the visitor experience both on-site and virtually.\nToday, Historical Jamestowne Island and Cox Business will present a virtual trip for King\'s Grant Elementary School from Virginia Beach, VA.
  • "\nThe project to connect Historical Jamestowne Island was completed in early 2020 just in time for distance learning.
  • Today, students from every walk of life, regardless of their socioeconomic status, get to experience all that Historical Jamestowne has to offer.

Jamestown Expands European Business

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Global real estate company Jamestown today announced the acquisition of three historic office buildings in the up-and-coming Mlheim area of Cologne the city that is home to Jamestowns European headquarters.

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  • Global real estate company Jamestown today announced the acquisition of three historic office buildings in the up-and-coming Mlheim area of Cologne the city that is home to Jamestowns European headquarters.
  • Jamestown purchased the buildings with two institutional investors from a group of private investors.
  • One of our core competencies at Jamestown is the revitalization of old industrial buildings and we see great potential for this in Europe as well, said Christoph Kahl, Chairman of Jamestown.
  • Jamestown made its first European acquisition in December 2019, when it bought the historic Groot Handelsgebouw in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

City of Jamestown joins the Empire State Purchasing Group

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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JAMESTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Jamestown announced it has joined the Empire State Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.

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  • JAMESTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The City of Jamestown announced it has joined the Empire State Purchasing Group and will be publishing and distributing upcoming bid opportunities on the system.
  • In addition to the existing vendors on the Empire State Purchasing Group, all vendors looking to do business with the City of Jamestown can register online: http://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-york .
  • We invite all vendors to register on the Empire State Purchasing Group to start receiving business opportunities," stated Mayor Eddie Sundquist of the City of Jamestown.
  • BidNet Direct runs regional purchasing groups, including the Empire State Purchasing Group, across all 50 states that are used by over 1,500 local governments.

Jamestown Announces $50 Million Relief Effort To Assist Its Small Business Community In Restarting Operations

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Monday, May 4, 2020
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ATLANTA, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamestown, a leading real estate investment and management firm, today announced a $50 million relief effort to help its small business communities.

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  • ATLANTA, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamestown, a leading real estate investment and management firm, today announced a $50 million relief effort to help its small business communities.
  • The program will provide funding to assist small business owners develop strategies and plans as states around the country begin to reopen.
  • "Our priority during the last six weeks has been to provide ongoing support and guidance so small business owners could retool their operations and adapt to an ever-changing environment.
  • The addition of a $50 million relief program will prove to be a critical resource to our property managers and tenants as they work together to keep our small business communities running," said Jamestown President Michael Phillips.

Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Appoints Christy Coleman As New Executive Director

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
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WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --As the newly appointed Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF), Christy Coleman will lead the state agency and its iconic U.S. historical sites in developing the next generation of educational programs and visitor experiences.

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  • WILLIAMSBURG, Va., Dec. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --As the newly appointed Executive Director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation (JYF), Christy Coleman will lead the state agency and its iconic U.S. historical sites in developing the next generation of educational programs and visitor experiences.
  • Coleman is a respected commentator and authority on the cultural and educational importance of museums and historical places for diverse audiences.
  • As the new executive director, Coleman will succeed Philip G. Emerson who retired after leading the foundation for 28 years.
  • As the new director of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Coleman intends to continue telling a more comprehensive story of our nation's 17th- and 18th-century beginnings.

Jamestown Launches Direct-To-Consumer Investment Platform: Jamestown Invest

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019
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ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Jamestown, a leading real estate investment and management firm, today announced the launch of its new online direct-to-consumer investment platform Jamestown Invest.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Jamestown, a leading real estate investment and management firm, today announced the launch of its new online direct-to-consumer investment platform Jamestown Invest.
  • Utilizing Jamestown's vertically integrated business model, this platform seeks to democratize access to real estate investment opportunities, allowing consumers to invest with a minimum of $2,500.
  • Sponsored by Jamestown, Jamestown Invest 1, LLC is an SEC-qualified Regulation A investment vehicle that operates exclusively online, removing traditional reliance on intermediary sales partners.
  • The "Risk Factors" section of the Offering Circular, found on the Jamestown Invest portal, contains a detailed discussion of risks that should be considered before considering an investment.

Preliminary 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution Results Show Significant Contributions To Virginia's Leadership In Education, Tourism, And Economic Development

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019
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JAMESTOWN, Va., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution reported preliminary results from the multi-year statewide commemoration to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Board of Trustees.

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  • JAMESTOWN, Va., Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution reported preliminary results from the multi-year statewide commemoration to the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Board of Trustees.
  • "By all accounts, the 2019 Commemoration has been successful and there are still six weeks of programming to go.
  • A final economic impact study including the second half of 2019 results will be released by April 2020.
  • Education and partnership results have been reported by the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution.

Greenlane Enters Into Agreement with Jamestown for Strategic North American Expansion of Higher Standards Retail Stores

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Greenlane and Jamestown collaborated on the site location, design and development of the flagship Higher Standards stores in New York City and Atlanta.

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  • Greenlane and Jamestown collaborated on the site location, design and development of the flagship Higher Standards stores in New York City and Atlanta.
  • This partnership will drive further strategic expansion of the Higher Standards retail concept in key North American markets.
  • Greenlane expects to have four Higher Standards stores operational in North America by year-end, with plans for continued domestic and international expansion.
  • "We are excited to have partnered with Higher Standards to incubate and accelerate their movement into the direct retail business," said Michael Phillips, President of Jamestown.

President Donald J. Trump Joined National And State Leaders At Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution's 400th Anniversary Joint Commemorative Session Of The Virginia General Assembly

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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JAMESTOWN, Va., July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --President Donald J. Trump offered congratulatory remarks to members of the Virginia General Assembly, members of the United States Congress, and representatives of state legislatures nationwide, at Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution's 400th Anniversary Joint Commemorative Session of the Virginia General Assembly.

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  • JAMESTOWN, Va., July 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --President Donald J. Trump offered congratulatory remarks to members of the Virginia General Assembly, members of the United States Congress, and representatives of state legislatures nationwide, at Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution's 400th Anniversary Joint Commemorative Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
  • This historic gathering at Jamestown Settlement on July 30, 2019 marked the 400th anniversary of the birth of American democracy.
  • They were adventurers and explorers, farmers and planters, soldiers, scholars and clergymen," said President Trump, in his remarks during the 400th Anniversary Joint Commemorative Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
  • For more information on the 400th Anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly events in America's Historic Triangle visit: americanevolution2019.com/events/400thceremony/ .

Virginia's 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution, Jamestown Settlement And Historic Jamestowne Commemorate 400 Years Of American Democracy In July

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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This July, Jamestown Settlement will offer a month-long schedule of programming called "Origins of American Democracy.

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  • This July, Jamestown Settlement will offer a month-long schedule of programming called "Origins of American Democracy.
  • On July 30 at 8 p.m., plan to attend the free American Evolution Fanfare to Democracy concert featuring the Richmond Symphony at Historic Jamestowne and Jamestown Island.
  • The concert is presented by Riverside Health System with support from Colonial National Historic Park, Jamestown Rediscovery and Preservation Virginia.
  • "American Evolution along with our partners are honored to host events that commemorate 400 years of American democracy."