Geography of Virginia

SpaceLink Establishes DC-Area Headquarters

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Tysons, Virginia, Silver Line, Geography of Virginia, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Northern Virginia, Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System, Tysons Corner station, McLean station, U.S. tracking and data relay satellite, McLean, Virginia

McLEAN, Va., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SpaceLink , a company that is redrawing the map of space connectivity, today announced it has established its headquarters office in Tysons Corner, Virginia near Washington, DC.

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  • McLEAN, Va., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SpaceLink , a company that is redrawing the map of space connectivity, today announced it has established its headquarters office in Tysons Corner, Virginia near Washington, DC.
  • "The new headquarters office is another indicator of how our business strategy is gaining momentum," said David Bettinger, Chief Executive Officer at SpaceLink.
  • The SpaceLink relay network is designed to pick up where the U.S. Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS) leaves off, and go beyond with unprecedented capacity that leverages today's technology advances.
  • In addition to its headquarters in northern Virginia, SpaceLink has operations in California's Silicon Valley and in Huntsville, Alabama.

Greensville County Public Schools, VA now using GovDeals to sell their Surplus

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Geography of Virginia, Greensville County Public Schools, Emporia, Virginia, Greensville County, Virginia, Auction, Greensville, Liquidity Services, Online auction, National Register of Historic Places in Emporia, Virginia

EMPORIA, Va., March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greensville County Public Schools in Emporia, VA has selected GovDeals , a leading online auction platform for government agencies and educational institutions, to offer all their surplus equipment for sale.

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  • EMPORIA, Va., March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greensville County Public Schools in Emporia, VA has selected GovDeals , a leading online auction platform for government agencies and educational institutions, to offer all their surplus equipment for sale.
  • All items offered from Greensville County Public Schools will now be available for local citizens as well as to GovDeals more than 1 million registered buyers.
  • By employing GovDeals services, Greensville County Public Schools will be leveraging the power and scale of the online auction platform to sell their surplus and have an opportunity to clear out their warehouse, all while earning extra revenue.
  • Prior to choosing to sell on GovDeals, Greensville had not conducted any live auctions or sold any equipment in more than five years.

Information Analysis Inc Announces Two New Board Members

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, OTC Markets Group, Fairfax, Virginia, Fairfax, Geography of the United States

FAIRFAX, Va., March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (OTCQB: IAIC ), a leading information technology services and modernization company, announced today the appointment of Jack Johnson to the companys board of directors, effective March 15, 2021.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (OTCQB: IAIC ), a leading information technology services and modernization company, announced today the appointment of Jack Johnson to the companys board of directors, effective March 15, 2021.
  • Jack Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Jack Johnson and Associates, LLC., of McLean, VA.
  • Information Analysis Incorporated (www.infoa.com), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is an information technology product and services company.
  • This release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the Information Analysis Incorporateds business, customer prospects, or other factors that may affect future earnings or financial results.

LGI Homes expands Virginia presence with new community near Norfolk

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Geography of Virginia, Geography of the United States, Regions of the United States, LGI Homes, Buckroe Beach, Hampton, Virginia, Norfolk, Virginia, Williamsburg, Virginia, Newport News, Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg Transportation Center, Virginia

NORFOLK, Va., March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the grand opening of its first community in the Norfolk, Va., market, Huntington Pointe .

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  • NORFOLK, Va., March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGIH) today announced the grand opening of its first community in the Norfolk, Va., market, Huntington Pointe .
  • The builder will offer a mix of townhomes and single-family homes at this new, master-planned community located in Newport News.
  • Buckroe Beach & Park, the Virginia Air & Space Center, Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg and the Virginia Zoo are just a few of the activities offered near the community.
  • Since 2018, LGI Homes has been ranked as the 10th largest residential builder in the United States based on units closed.

Maria Duey Joins Hooker Furniture Corp. Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Martinsville, Virginia, Southwest Virginia, Geography of Virginia, Geography of the United States, Regions of the United States

MARTINSVILLE, Va., March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maria Duey, a senior financial executive with over 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations at publicly-traded global manufacturing companies, has joined the Board of Directors of Hooker Furniture Corporation (NASDAQ-GS:HOFT) based here.

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  • MARTINSVILLE, Va., March 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maria Duey, a senior financial executive with over 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions and investor relations at publicly-traded global manufacturing companies, has joined the Board of Directors of Hooker Furniture Corporation (NASDAQ-GS:HOFT) based here.
  • Speaking for the entire Hooker Furniture Board of Directors, we are ecstatic to have Maria Duey join our Board, said Paul B. Toms, Chairman of the HFC Board.
  • Based in Martinsville, Va., Hooker Furniture Corporation is ranked among the nation's largest publicly traded furniture sources and encompasses twelve distinct operating businesses.
  • These brands include: Hooker Furniture , Hooker Upholstery , Bradington-Young , Sam Moore Furniture , Shenandoah Furniture , H Contract , Accentrics Home , Pulaski Furniture , Samuel Lawrence Furniture , Prime Resource International , Samuel Lawrence Hospitality and HMIdea .

OAK Health Club to Open in May 2021 in Ashburn, Virginia

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Ashburn, Virginia, Geography of Virginia, Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, Oak, Health, Geography of the United States, Political divisions of the United States

"In Loudoun County, where health is a priority, OAK can't wait to contribute to and meet the needs of the community.

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  • "In Loudoun County, where health is a priority, OAK can't wait to contribute to and meet the needs of the community.
  • OAK Health Club has an open concept design with distinct zones emphasizing fitness, recovery, and community.
  • OAK Health Club is located at 19945 Riverside Commons Plaza, Suite 100, Ashburn, VA, 20147, and online at www.oakhealthclub.com .
  • When it opens in May, OAK Health Club will carefully follow the State of Virginia's Covid-19 safety guidelines, as protecting club members' health and safety is OAK's highest priority.

Matilda Jane Clothing Partners with Good360 to Distribute $3 Million in Donated Apparel to Families in Need

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Alexandria, VA, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matilda Jane Clothing and Good360 announced today a donation of $3 million in womens and childrens apparel to help support underserved families across the country.

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  • Alexandria, VA, March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matilda Jane Clothing and Good360 announced today a donation of $3 million in womens and childrens apparel to help support underserved families across the country.
  • Giving back has been a part of the Matilda Jane Clothing brand from the very beginning.
  • To maximize its donation initiative, Matilda Jane Clothing partnered with Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving.
  • Good360 welcomes Matilda Jane Clothing as a valued corporate partner, said Matt Connelly, CEO of Good360.

Fairfax Completes US$600 Million Senior Notes Offering

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Stock market, Debt, Senior debt, Security, Fairfax County, Virginia, Repurchase agreement, Fairfax, Virginia, Geography of the United States

TORONTO, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) has completed its previously announced offering of US$600 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the Notes).

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  • TORONTO, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) has completed its previously announced offering of US$600 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.375% Senior Notes due 2031 (the Notes).
  • Fairfax intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay outstanding debt of Fairfax and its subsidiaries, which may include a portion of the indebtedness under its unsecured revolving credit facility.
  • This may include the redemption or repurchase of certain previously issued senior unsecured notes and/or other debt securities of Fairfax and its subsidiaries.
  • Any repurchase of senior unsecured notes and/or other debt securities of Fairfax and its subsidiaries will be subject to market conditions, and there can be no assurance that such notes or securities will be available for repurchase on terms acceptable to Fairfax.

Altruista Health Celebrated for Innovation and Boldness as Moxie Award Finalist

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Metropolitan areas of the United States, Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Tysons, Virginia, Tysons Corner station, Northern Virginia, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Reston, Virginia

RESTON, Va., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Altruista Health has been named afinalist in the 2020-2021 Moxie Awards, recognizing organizations for demonstrating innovation and boldness as integral parts of their growth strategies.

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  • RESTON, Va., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Altruista Health has been named afinalist in the 2020-2021 Moxie Awards, recognizing organizations for demonstrating innovation and boldness as integral parts of their growth strategies.
  • Moxie Award winners will be announced at an Oct. 13 ceremony and dinner at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
  • Altruista has never stopped innovating, winning a 2019 MedTech Breakthrough Award for its Mobile Clinician application and introducing platform integrations for management of social determinants of health.
  • Altruista Health is a HealthEdge company that delivers care management and population health management solutions that support value-based and person-centered care models.

American Horticultural Society Declines NOVA Parks Offer for River Farm

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Geography of Virginia, Northern Virginia, Virginia counties, Geography of the United States, River Farm, American Horticultural Society, NOVA Parks, Alexandria, Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Horticultural Society board of directors has voted to decline a proposal submitted by NOVA Parks, the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, and their partners to purchase an option to acquire AHS's headquarters property, River Farm, on the banks of the Potomac River.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American Horticultural Society board of directors has voted to decline a proposal submitted by NOVA Parks, the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, and their partners to purchase an option to acquire AHS's headquarters property, River Farm, on the banks of the Potomac River.
  • "We deeply appreciate the interest of NOVA Parks in River Farm and their proposal to purchase an option on the property, which if exercised, would involve payments to AHS over several years.
  • The American Horticultural Society has made its national headquarters at River Farm for decades, according to Vice Chair of the Board, Bob Murray, and has realized that the future of the Society lies in expanding its national impact by selling River Farm, investing the proceeds in national programs and the endowment.
  • The Board welcomes further dialogue with NOVA Parks to the extent they are interested in submitting a different proposal.