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BIDDLE REAL ESTATE VENTURES MOVES CONSTRUCTION FORWARD ON POTOMAC SHORES VRE STATION GARAGE

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Monday, May 8, 2023

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) joined officials of Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), along with Potomac Shores master developer Biddle Real Estate Ventures (BREV) at a ceremony to mark the commencement of construction of the $24 million VRE Station garage at Potomac Shores

Key Points: 
  • In July 2021, the VRE Board authorized the operating agreement for the Potomac Shores Station.
  • This construction launch of the VRE Garage at Potomac Shores is a major step forward."
  • Peter Chavkin, Managing Member, Biddle Real Estate Ventures (BREV), said, "We're grateful for the continued support and leadership of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors as we work towards fulfilling the goal of a VRE Station here at Potomac Shores.
  • The Potomac Shores VRE Station Garage was designed by Washington D.C. based Core Architecture.

ITC Federal Announces New Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ITC Federal (ITC), a provider of advanced information technology solutions to the federal government, announced that innovator and technologist Dr. Imran Bashir has joined its team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, he will help propel ITC's next growth stage by driving the company's innovation and strategic growth vision while enhancing the customer and partner experience.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ITC Federal (ITC), a provider of advanced information technology solutions to the federal government, announced that innovator and technologist Dr. Imran Bashir has joined its team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • "ITC is very proud to welcome Dr. Imran Bashir as our CTO and member of our executive team," said Greg Fitzgerald, CEO of ITC.
  • Before joining ITC Federal, he was Vice President of Emerging Technologies and CTO of Cloud Computing at ECS and Managing Director of Emerging Technology at Apex, both ASGN companies.
  • "I look forward to leading the talented technology team in solving complex issues and accelerating ITC's technology strategy."

Presidents Day: Ten Facts Everyone Should Know (But Probably Doesn't) About President George Washington

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Presidents Day offers Americans a time to reflect on George Washington's deep impact on democracy and the nation.

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  • Presidents Day offers Americans a time to reflect on George Washington's deep impact on democracy and the nation.
  • "Most Americans know Washington was our victorious commander in chief during the Revolutionary War, then served as the nation's first president.
  • Ten key facts everyone should know about the importance of the nation's first president:
    George Washington is the only U.S. President to be unanimously elected president, and he did it twice.
  • President Washington never lived in Washington, D.C., and he is the only president to have never occupied the White House.

SMX’s John Sankovich Named to Northern Virginia Technology Council Board of Directors

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Monday, January 9, 2023

HERNDON, Va., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX, a leader in next-generation cloud, C5ISR, and advanced engineering and IT solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of John Sankovich to the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • HERNDON, Va., Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SMX, a leader in next-generation cloud, C5ISR, and advanced engineering and IT solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of John Sankovich to the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Board of Directors.
  • NVTC is the trade association representing the Northern Virginia technology community.
  • “We are excited John has joined the NVTC Board.
  • John brings a specialized focus on Cloud and Digital Transformation to NVTC’s board of outstanding leaders who reflect the diverse makeup of our region’s vibrant technology community.

Valor Adds Peter Milley and Ben Larrabee to Business Development Team

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valor, an asset management company specializing in mineral rights and accounting-based software solutions, has added Peter Milley and Ben Larrabee to the staff, where they will work together in supporting the company's business development efforts. Both Milley and Larrabee will primarily focus on showcasing the value of the company's services and proprietary mineral.tech® software platform, designed to serve the needs of the organization's mineral management clients. 

Key Points: 
  • "We're looking forward to working with ambitious, innovative thinkers like Peter Milley and Ben Larrabee," stated Joseph DeWoody, CEO of Valor.
  • Ben Larrabee worked with Milley at Potomac and Stronghold Resource Partners, and also served as a Landman for Cazadores Royalty Partners.
  • Both Milley and Larrabee's official titles at Valor will be director of business development.
  • "I'm excited to join the Valor team and focus on building up the organization's client base," said Peter Milley.

Schmitt Claims Close Win At Bassmaster Elite Series Event On Mississippi River

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Schmitt, who won his first Elite on Lake Champlain in 2021, started Championship Monday in third place, trailing Canadian pro Chris Johnston by 2-1.

Key Points: 
  • Schmitt, who won his first Elite on Lake Champlain in 2021, started Championship Monday in third place, trailing Canadian pro Chris Johnston by 2-1.
  • Throughout the event, Schmitt focused his efforts on a 200-yard stretch of eelgrass in Pool 8.
  • "When you have a fishery with a lot of grass, it's always about finding something different," Schmitt said.
  • Schmitt said his win was perfectly timed, as he'll head home and celebrate his son Dylan's 9th birthday Thursday.

FirstEnergy Completes Closure of West Virginia Ash Landfill Following Successful Beneficial Reuse Initiative

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Monday, August 15, 2022

FAIRMONT, W.Va., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) has completed the closure of an ash landfill for the former R. Paul Smith Power Station in Berkeley County, West Virginia, successfully paving the way to repurpose the 26-acre property for a planned utility-scale solar facility.

Key Points: 
  • Allegheny Energy Supply Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, recently received approval from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to end environmental monitoring at the landfill after permanently closing the facility by removing all regulated materials.
  • The landfill's closure was the conclusion of a successful 20-year effort to beneficially reuse the plant's ash byproduct in cement manufacturing.
  • FirstEnergy harvested 3.1 million tons of ash that was sold to two major cement manufacturers to fuel their cement kilns.
  • Potomac Edison serves about 275,000 customers in seven counties in Maryland and 151,000 customers in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

MASSAGE ENVY CELEBRATES NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

1 provider of massage in the U.S. collectively across its franchise network, today announcedthe winners of its annual gala awards program.

Key Points: 
  • 1 provider of massage in the U.S. collectively across its franchise network, today announcedthe winners of its annual gala awards program.
  • With over 7 years as a Massage Envy franchisee, we are thrilled to celebrate Mark's contributions to the brand and his community.
  • For more information about Massage Envy, please visit www.massageenvy.com
    Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a national franchisor and does not independently own or operate any of the Massage Envy franchised locations nationwide.
  • The Massage Envy franchise network, through its franchise locations, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage services.

John Marshall Bank Promotes Regional Executive, Christopher J. Lipscomb in Arlington Market

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

John Marshall Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher J. Lipscomb to Regional Executive in the Arlington market.

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  • John Marshall Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher J. Lipscomb to Regional Executive in the Arlington market.
  • Chris has been with John Marshall Bank for over a decade, starting as an AVP, commercial loan officer in the Arlington branch and elevating to increasing roles of responsibility within the company.
  • As Regional Executive, Lipscomb will continue to provide operational and strategic direction for the Arlington region.
  • He is a proven leader and having Chris as our new Regional Executive in Arlington is a great opportunity for us at John Marshall Bank to continue to bolster our commercial banking efforts.

Visit Alexandria and Federal Conference Raise Awareness and Funds for Local Shelter During Annual Holiday Event

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Monday, December 13, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Federal Conference and Visit Alexandria are pleased to announce that the 4th annual Gingerbread Decorating Event on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 raised nearly $600 for Carpenter's Shelter, an Alexandria based organization for homeless and at-risk individuals.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Federal Conference and Visit Alexandria are pleased to announce that the 4th annual Gingerbread Decorating Event on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 raised nearly $600 for Carpenter's Shelter, an Alexandria based organization for homeless and at-risk individuals.
  • "Bringing people together around an important cause such as Carpenters Shelter is part of our mission within the city of Alexandria," said Carla Bascope-Hebble, vice president of sales at Visit Alexandria.
  • "Caring for people not only during the winter months but throughout the year is so important to us at Federal Conference," said Phillip Saims, vice president of sales at Federal Conference.
  • Voting ends December 20, 2021 at 3 p.m.
    At Federal Conference, Our Expertise Is Your Event.