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Land Rover Alexandria: The Official Automotive Sponsor of the 2nd Annual DC Boat Show

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Land Rover of Alexandria, is thrilled to be the official vehicle sponsor of the 2nd Annual DC Boat Show, happening at National Harbor from May 3-5, 2024.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Land Rover of Alexandria, is thrilled to be the official vehicle sponsor of the 2nd Annual DC Boat Show, happening at National Harbor from May 3-5, 2024.
  • Attendees can enjoy tours, food, live music, and meet boating experts, enhancing their experience with the latest gear and networking opportunities.
  • Attendees of the DC Boat Show can look forward to engaging in a celebration of nautical lifestyle and luxury automotive innovation while supporting meaningful community causes.
  • For more information about the DC Boat Show and to learn more about the partnership between Land Rover of Alexandria and the Beyer Auto Group, please visit our website.

Hilco Redevelopment Partners Shares Thanksgiving Turkeys with Communities Across the Country

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the Thanksgiving season, Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) has completed its annual Turkey Drive initiative which aims to spread holiday spirit and gratitude in the communities surrounding HRP redevelopment projects. HRP redevelops complex industrial properties in major U.S. cities through a holistic approach that prioritizes environmental, economic, and community sustainability.

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  • Leader in Sustainable Redevelopment Joins Community Partners to Donate and Distribute Turkeys in Cities Across the U.S.
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of the Thanksgiving season, Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) has completed its annual Turkey Drive initiative which aims to spread holiday spirit and gratitude in the communities surrounding HRP redevelopment projects.
  • HRP redevelops complex industrial properties in major U.S. cities through a holistic approach that prioritizes environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
  • Over the course of 10 days, HRP volunteers distributed over 2,500 turkeys to families in Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and Alexandria, Virginia.

George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Series of Events Focused on Democracy and Lasting Legacy of George Washington

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

MOUNT VERNON, Va., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon is celebrating its tenth Anniversary with a series of prestigious events.

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  • MOUNT VERNON, Va., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon is celebrating its tenth Anniversary with a series of prestigious events.
  • "What began as the unfulfilled dream of George Washington has now become the premier center for the study of George Washington and our nation's founding.
  • Images related to the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon are available here and should be attributed to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.
  • Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington, is owned and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, a private, non-profit organization.

Accela Announces Record Number of Registrations for Annual Government Technology Conference Featuring Industry-Leading Speakers and Sponsors

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Accela®, the trusted provider of cloud solutions at the heart of government operations, today announced nearly 1,000 state and local government staff and technology leaders are registered to attend its upcoming annual conference, Accelarate, taking place September 24-27, 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The conference will feature keynote presentations from industry thought leaders, including Dan Tangherlini, managing director of Emerson Collective and a member of the US Postal Service Board of Governors, and Clarence Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities. CSG Forte is this year's conference Title Sponsor.

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  • It also highlights the power of Accela to connect multiple solutions and government departments on a single platform to best elevate resident experiences.
  • The in-person conference celebrates the purposeful work that civil servants do every day to help build thriving, resilient communities.
  • Accelarate will offer more than 90 breakout sessions and training led by Accela product experts, customers and partners.
  • Conference attendees can connect with all exhibiting sponsors in the Accela Experience Center.

Genetec opens new office and state of the art Experience Center in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions today announced the opening of a new office and state-of-the-art experience center in Washington, D.C.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions today announced the opening of a new office and state-of-the-art experience center in Washington, D.C.
    Named DCXC, the experience center showcases innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-leading technology partners.
  • The on-site Technology Center operates as a fully functioning Security Operation Center (SOC), providing an immersive experience for customers in any industry to see how Genetec solutions can directly enhance their security and operations.
  • Other features include a Learning Center for training, partner meeting spaces, and office space for the fast-growing Genetec US-based team.
  • “We look forward to welcoming channel partners, technology partners, and end users to our flagship Experience Center in the US.

Genetec opens new office and state of the art Experience Center in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions today announced the opening of a new office and state-of-the-art experience center in Washington, D.C.

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  • MONTRÉAL, Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions today announced the opening of a new office and state-of-the-art experience center in Washington, D.C.
    Named DCXC, the experience center showcases innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-leading technology partners.
  • The on-site Technology Center operates as a fully functioning Security Operation Center (SOC), providing an immersive experience for customers in any industry to see how Genetec solutions can directly enhance their security and operations.
  • Other features include a Learning Center for training, partner meeting spaces, and office space for the fast-growing Genetec US-based team.
  • “We look forward to welcoming channel partners, technology partners, and end users to our flagship Experience Center in the US.

Jushi Holdings Inc. Opens Sixth Beyond Hello™ Dispensary in Woodbridge, Virginia

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced the opening of its sixth medical cannabis dispensary in Virginia. Beyond Hello™ Woodbridge will begin serving Virginia medical cannabis patients and registered agents on Wednesday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Beyond Hello™ Woodbridge is located in Prince William Square Shopping Center at 14400 Smoketown Road. The dispensary will be open daily Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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    BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jushi Holdings Inc. (“Jushi” or the “Company”) ( CSE: JUSH ) ( OTCQX: JUSHF ), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, announced the opening of its sixth medical cannabis dispensary in Virginia.
  • Beyond Hello™ Woodbridge will begin serving Virginia medical cannabis patients and registered agents on Wednesday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m.
  • Along with offering convenient transaction processing through the Company’s industry-leading online reservation platform, beyond-hello.com , Jushi designed Beyond Hello™ Woodbridge to serve Virginia’s growing patient population.
  • Additionally, this new location will offer dry leaf, concentrates, cartridges, tinctures, topicals, edibles, capsules, pills, and various ancillary products such as approved batteries and devices.

DF&I Celebrates Successful Partnership with DataBridge Sites

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dark Fiber and Infrastructure (DF&I), a leading developer, owner and operator of high-capacity dark fiber and conduit networks, today announced that it has continued to advance its partnership with DataBridge Sites, a state-of-the-art data center provider that supports off-site business critical IT environments. DataBridge Sites earlier announced that it had added its Maryland facility on-net to DF&I's Express Connect network.

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  • DataBridge Sites earlier announced that it had added its Maryland facility on-net to DF&I's Express Connect network.
  • Express Connect's direct route traverses the Potomac River, avoiding the congested data routes in Washington D.C. to provide DataBridge Sites' customers with the fastest access to Ashburn from Maryland.
  • "With the Express Connect network, DataBridge Sites can offer the quickest, highest performing route, due to the path being the shortest and most direct," explained DataBridge Sites chief executive officer Jim Weller .
  • "We're looking forward to more great years ahead through our partnership with DF&I."

REI Co-op expands multiday travel offerings with return to Canada and new U.S. destinations; doubles paddling locations that offer guided day tours and rentals

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Monday, July 24, 2023

SEATTLE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading outdoor experiences operator REI Co-op continues to expand its rentals, day tours and multiday adventures. The growth supports a multiyear strategy for its experiences business to help three million people get outside each year. The company today launched three Canadian Rockies trips for year-round adventure, as well as new destinations in the United States. REI's paddling operations have doubled in location number and its day tours are expanding in the Bay Area.

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  • SEATTLE, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading outdoor experiences operator REI Co-op continues to expand its rentals, day tours and multiday adventures.
  • REI's paddling operations have doubled in location number and its day tours are expanding in the Bay Area.
  • We are growing REI Experiences to enable everyone to connect with the best version of themselves through nature.
  • Conveniently situated in a suburb community near Seattle, each offers rentals and day tours.

Hilco Redevelopment Partners and Computer CORE Launch Partnership to Help Prepare Underserved Adults with Digital and Professional Skills

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP), a national leader in transforming obsolete industrial sites into sustainable economic engines, today welcomed guests to the site of the former Potomac River Generating Station to announce a partnership with local nonprofit, Computer CORE, which includes an initial $10,000 contribution to the nonprofit to help fund programs that prepare underserved adults to realize career aspirations with foundational digital and professional skills.HRP joined the Old Town North Community when the company acquired the former power plant in 2020 and has since held regular site tours, community meetings, and events in collaboration with local organizations to share their vision for the site and receive feedback from neighbors. The company, which redevelops former industrial sites across the country, has released plans to transform the site into a vibrant and sustainable mixed-use destination featuring approximately 14 acres of publicly accessible open space on and adjacent to the site, including public waterfront access."We are committed to transforming this extraordinary site and delivering a vibrant and sustainable space that will create economic growth and opportunity for the Alexandria community," said HRP CEO Roberto Perez. "It is imperative that our neighbors have the opportunity to access the jobs this project will create. Partnering with a fantastic organization like Computer CORE, with over two decades of work here in Alexandria, will help to ensure that we deliver on our values of economic, environmental, and community sustainability."The partnership between HRP and Computer CORE recognizes their shared mission of ensuring that Alexandria's workforce has equitable access to good-paying jobs, including the projected 2,000 jobs that HRP's redevelopment of the former coal-fired power plant will create."We thank HRP for their partnership and look forward to collaborating in our mission of training the workforce of tomorrow," said Computer CORE Executive Director Donna Walker James. "Since its inception, Computer CORE has provided technology education to more than 5,000 people. This contribution will ensure our programs are staffed and resourced to grow that number and ensure our students are qualified as they pursue opportunities in a modern economy."

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  • "It is imperative that our neighbors have the opportunity to access the jobs this project will create.
  • "We thank HRP for their partnership and look forward to collaborating in our mission of training the workforce of tomorrow," said Computer CORE Executive Director Donna Walker James.
  • "Since its inception, Computer CORE has provided technology education to more than 5,000 people.
  • Following a check presentation ceremony, Computer CORE volunteers and community members joined HRP team members to tour the previously inaccessible property along the Potomac River.