Geography of Virginia

Thompson Hospitality Founder and CEO to Get Spotlight at Fairfax County EDA’s March 2 Entrepreneurship Workshop

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Human resources, Professional services, Small business, Restaurant, Bar, Food, Beverage, Lodging, Vacation, Destinations, Retail, Travel, Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, Local government in Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Geography of the United States

Aspiring entrepreneurs can get start-up advice from Warren Thompson , founder, president and CEO of Thompson Hospitality during the Fairfax County Economic Development Authoritys next Entrepreneurship 101 virtual workshop on Tuesday, March 2.

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  • Aspiring entrepreneurs can get start-up advice from Warren Thompson , founder, president and CEO of Thompson Hospitality during the Fairfax County Economic Development Authoritys next Entrepreneurship 101 virtual workshop on Tuesday, March 2.
  • We thank Warren Thompson for sharing his entrepreneurial journey with prospective Fairfax County business owners, said Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of the Fairfax County EDA.
  • Mr. Thompson is a true Fairfax County business luminary and an inspiration to all aspiring business owners and those who want to start their path in business.
  • The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center.

Photo Release — Newport News Shipbuilding Hosts Groundbreaking for 19th Habitat for Humanity Build Project

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Hampton Roads, Geography of Virginia, Northrop Grumman, Virginia, Newport News, Virginia, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Newport News Shipbuilding, Huntington, Habitat for Humanity, Shipyard, Newport News station, Williamsburg, Virginia

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding division today hosted the groundbreaking for a new home that will be built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding division today hosted the groundbreaking for a new home that will be built in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg.
  • Adhering to COVID-19 protocols, a private gathering was held at the site of the 19th build project to be undertaken by Habitat and shipyard volunteers since the collaboration began in 2002.
  • Attending the socially distanced event were Newport News Shipbuilding representatives, Habitat staff and the future homeowners, Mickeia Hunter and her sons, 18-year-old Cinque and 7-year-old Nehemiah.
  • We look forward to working with Habitat and the Hunter family to build a home they can be proud of.

Fairfax India Completes US$500 Million Senior Notes Offering

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax Financial, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Geography of the United States

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  • NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
    TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (Fairfax India or the Company) (TSX: FIH.U) has completed its previously announced offering of US$500 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2028 (the Notes).
  • Fairfax India intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to repay most of the indebtedness currently outstanding under its secured term loan facility.
  • Any offers of the Notes have been made only by means of a private offering memorandum.
  • Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax Financial), directly or indirectly, acquired approximately $58.4 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes (representing approximately 11.7% of the Notes), which is considered a related party transaction within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (MI 61-101).

Virginia's Gateway Region is Home to the Largest Spec Site Development in Virginia

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Hopewell, Prince George County, Virginia, Geography of Virginia, Virginia

The spec building will be a concrete tilt-wall comprising 40 feet in clear height, 60- by 60-feet column spacing, 142 dock doors and 177 trailer drops.

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  • The spec building will be a concrete tilt-wall comprising 40 feet in clear height, 60- by 60-feet column spacing, 142 dock doors and 177 trailer drops.
  • While there are "build-to-suit" projects in Virginia exceeding 1,000,000 square feet, this will be the largest speculative building in the market.
  • The Hollingsworth Companies has facilities located in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
  • Virginia's Gateway Region is the regional economic development organization that markets the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg, and the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry and Sussex.

Information Analysis Inc Releases 2020 Results

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Geography of Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Fairfax, Virginia, Virginia, BlackBerry Limited

FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (OTCQB: IAIC) today released its results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Information Analysis Incorporated (OTCQB: IAIC) today released its results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.
  • Net income was $413,000 in 2020 versus a net loss of ($717,000) in 2019, a difference of $1,130,000.
  • The improvement in 2020 was primarily attributable to our performance in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  • Information Analysis Incorporated (www.infoa.com), headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, is an information technology product and services company.

Covanta Fairfax Recognized as Best Large Business of The Year

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, Geography of Virginia, Covanta, Lorton, Virginia, Fairfax County, Virginia, Geography of the United States, Lorton station, Fairfax, Virginia

LORTON, Va., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Covanta Fairfax, the owner and operator of the waste-to-energy facility in Lorton, Virginia, recently received the Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce's Best Large Business of The Year Award.

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  • LORTON, Va., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Covanta Fairfax, the owner and operator of the waste-to-energy facility in Lorton, Virginia, recently received the Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce's Best Large Business of The Year Award.
  • The award is presented annually to one local business that has gone above and beyond in its business practices and embodies the values of the Chamber.
  • For over 30 years, Covanta Fairfax has served the more than 900,000 residents and businesses in Fairfax County, VA with reliable and sustainable waste management.
  • "Covanta is honored to receive this recognition from the Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce," said Don Cammarata, Area Asset Manager at Covanta.

American Woodmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter Conference Call On The Internet

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
American Woodmark, Winchester, Virginia, NASDAQ, Geography of Virginia, Economy of the United States, Finance

WINCHESTER, Va., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) will provide an online, real-time webcast of its conference call to discuss third quarter results on Thursday, February 25, 2021.

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  • WINCHESTER, Va., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) will provide an online, real-time webcast of its conference call to discuss third quarter results on Thursday, February 25, 2021.
  • The live broadcast of American Woodmark Corporation's conference call will be available online at: http://www.americanwoodmark.com onThursday, February 25, beginning at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
  • The online replay will follow immediately and continue for 30 days.
  • American Woodmark Corporation manufactures and distributes kitchen, bath and home organization products for the remodeling and new home construction markets.

Hooker Furnishings Promotes Anne Smith and Mike Harris

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Furniture, Crafts, Textiles, Upholstery, Martinsville, Virginia, Hooker, Geography of Virginia, Geography of the United States, Regions of the United States

MARTINSVILLE, Va., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings has announced the promotions of Anne Smith to Chief Administrative Officer and President-Domestic Upholstery; and Mike Harris to President-Hooker Casegoods, both reporting to Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Hoff.

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  • MARTINSVILLE, Va., Feb. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings has announced the promotions of Anne Smith to Chief Administrative Officer and President-Domestic Upholstery; and Mike Harris to President-Hooker Casegoods, both reporting to Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Hoff.
  • Smith joined Hooker Furnishings in 2008 and has held multiple HR and Administrative Management positions within the company.
  • Harris has been with Hooker Furnishings for almost three years, and previously held the role of VP of Sales for Hooker Casegoods and Upholstery.
  • 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 .

Archadeck Outdoor Living Opens New Location in Fredericksburg & Woodbridge

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Friday, February 5, 2021
Washington metropolitan area, National Register of Historic Places in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Woodbridge station, Spotsylvania, Geography of Virginia, Virginia

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --North America's premier outdoor living space builder, Archadeck Outdoor Living, is pleased to announce the opening of Archadeck of Fredericksburg-Woodbridge.

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  • FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --North America's premier outdoor living space builder, Archadeck Outdoor Living, is pleased to announce the opening of Archadeck of Fredericksburg-Woodbridge.
  • Starting in August 2020, Archadeck will offer exceptional outdoor living space design and building services to the following areas: Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Woodbridge.
  • "We are thrilled to have Brian and Judy join the Archadeck family," announced Mike Reeder, Vice President and Brand Leader of Archadeck Outdoor Living.
  • Archadeck Outdoor Living is North America's largest builder of custom-designed and built decks, screened porches, sunrooms, outdoor living rooms, outdoor kitchens, and outdoor living structures.

Jeremy Hoff Assumes Chief Executive Role at Hooker Furnishings

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Toms, Hooker, Martinsville, Virginia, Geography of Virginia, Geography of the United States, Regions of the United States

MARTINSVILLE, Va., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeremy Hoff has become the fourth chief executive officer of Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ-GS:HOFT) (HFC) in the companys 97-year history.

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  • MARTINSVILLE, Va., Feb. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeremy Hoff has become the fourth chief executive officer of Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ-GS:HOFT) (HFC) in the companys 97-year history.
  • HFCs Board of Directors elected Hoff, 47, to succeed Toms, 66, in June of 2020.
  • The history and heritage of Hooker Furnishings was formed through the leadership of Clyde Hooker, Clyde Hooker Jr, and Paul Toms.
  • The Hooker family of brands includes Hooker Casegoods and Hooker Upholstery, Bradington-Young, Sam Moore, Pulaski Furniture, Samuel Lawrence Furniture, Accentrics Home, Prime Resources International, Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, HMidea, Shenandoah Furniture and H Contract.