Geography of Virginia

Next Tier Connect Welcomes Alexandria Insights to Its Quantico Facility

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Human resources, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Virginia counties, Quantico, Virginia, Quantico, Geography of Virginia, Virginia, Alexandria, Louisiana

Next Tier Connect is pleased to welcome Alexandria Insights, Inc. to Next Tier Connect @ Quantico in Stafford, Virginia.

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  • Next Tier Connect is pleased to welcome Alexandria Insights, Inc. to Next Tier Connect @ Quantico in Stafford, Virginia.
  • Alexandria Insights targeted Next Tier Connect as it is well located to serve the Marine Corp Systems Command at Marine Corp Base Quantico.
  • Alexandria Insights is excited to be joining the community at Next Tier Connect.
  • Next Tier Connect @ Quantico is a 270,000 square foot Mission Critical facility that supports Marine Corp. Base Quantico and the surrounding community.

VitaDrip IV Lounge and Medspa Opens Aesthetic Treatment Facility in Leesburg, VA

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
Leesburg, Virginia, Washington metropolitan area, Leesburg, Geography of Virginia, National Register of Historic Places in Loudoun County, Virginia

LEESBURG, Va., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VitaDrip Medspa , a space for hydration and aesthetic treatments, will be opening its newest facility in Leesburg, Virginia for the surrounding community on January 10th, 2021.

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  • LEESBURG, Va., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VitaDrip Medspa , a space for hydration and aesthetic treatments, will be opening its newest facility in Leesburg, Virginia for the surrounding community on January 10th, 2021.
  • Vitadrip is currently the only medical spa in Leesburg specializing in IV infusions which is what makes it unique.
  • VitaDrip invites guests to book a complimentary, virtual consultation before any aesthetic treatment or advanced cosmetic procedure.
  • The brand new VitaDrip medspa is located at 5 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175.

First Bank & Trust Company Welcomes Penny Baunach to the Commercial Deposit Management Team

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Southwest Virginia, Lynchburg, Virginia, National Register of Historic Places in Lynchburg, Virginia, Lynchburg, Bank, Baunach, Geography of Virginia, Economy, Regions of the United States

LYNCHBURG, Va., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank & Trust Company, a diversified financial services firm, announced that Penny Baunach has been appointed to the Commercial Deposit Management team as Business Relationship Officer.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Va., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- First Bank & Trust Company, a diversified financial services firm, announced that Penny Baunach has been appointed to the Commercial Deposit Management team as Business Relationship Officer.
  • Baunach brings 39 years of banking experience, most recently from BB&T in Lynchburg, Virginia, where she served as a Certified Merchant Representative.
  • In her new role at First Bank & Trust Company, Baunach will offer commercial deposit management solutions to businesses in Lynchburg and the surrounding areas.
  • "We are extremely excited to have Penny join our Lynchburg team," stated Mark C. Thackston, Senior Vice President, market leader for the Lynchburg and surrounding area.

Virginia Bio Will Direct New “Virginia Bio-Connect” Statewide Consortium to Strengthen Competitiveness of Virginia’s Life Science Ecosystem

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
University, Biotechnology, Education, Professional services, Health, State, Local, Research, Public policy, Government, Science, Human resources, Finance, Regions of the United States, Southwest Virginia, Geography of Virginia, Geography of West Virginia, Virginias, Roanoke, Virginia, BLACKSBURG

This effort leverages CvilleBioHubs regional ecosystem building experience, funded in part by GO Virginia, to inform the further development of four additional BioHubs in Richmond, Northern Virginia, Coastal Virginia, and the Roanoke/Blacksburg/Lynchburg regions.

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  • This effort leverages CvilleBioHubs regional ecosystem building experience, funded in part by GO Virginia, to inform the further development of four additional BioHubs in Richmond, Northern Virginia, Coastal Virginia, and the Roanoke/Blacksburg/Lynchburg regions.
  • Co-directors who have expertise in economic development, commercialization, life sciences, and workforce development will lead the BioHubs.
  • We have assembled an extraordinary team who are all passionate about working collaboratively, and Virginias life science economy stands to grow greatly under this grant.
  • The $3.2 million two-year program is the Commonwealths largest single investment to strengthen Virginias statewide biotechnology industry cluster.

ZavaZone Adventure Park to Open In Potomac Mills Mall

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Geography of the United States, Geography of Virginia, Washington metropolitan area, Trampolining, Shopping malls, Woodbridge, Virginia, Bungee trampoline, Potomac, Trampoline, Obstacle course

ZavaZone Potomac Mills is a soaring 23,000 square foot park thatfeatures beginner and advanced Ninja Courses, an expansive High Ropes Course, Climbing walls, Bungee Trampolines, Trampoline Dodgeball and much more!

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  • ZavaZone Potomac Mills is a soaring 23,000 square foot park thatfeatures beginner and advanced Ninja Courses, an expansive High Ropes Course, Climbing walls, Bungee Trampolines, Trampoline Dodgeball and much more!
  • ZavaZone Potomac Mills is also premiering its latest attraction: The Inflatenator, the largest inflatable moon bounce/obstacle course in the state of Virginia.
  • Locally owned and operated by Richard Eitzel, ZZ Potomac Mills is the newest ZavaZone park in the country and the second in Virginia.
  • The brand-new ZavaZone Potomac Mills is located at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle Suite 711, Woodbridge, VA 22191 (next to "American Freight").

JBG SMITH Welcomes Amazon to Newly Renovated 1770 Crystal Drive

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, REIT, Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia, Transportation in Arlington County, Virginia, JBG Smith, National Landing, Geography of Virginia, JBG, Crystal City, Virginia counties, Virginia

The opening of the newly reimagined 1770 Crystal Drive coincides with the two-year anniversary of Amazons selection of National Landing as the location of its second headquarters and JBG SMITH as its partner to house and develop the project.

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  • The opening of the newly reimagined 1770 Crystal Drive coincides with the two-year anniversary of Amazons selection of National Landing as the location of its second headquarters and JBG SMITH as its partner to house and develop the project.
  • Amazons offices at 1770 Crystal Drive are part of the initial 537,000 square feet of existing National Landing office space the company agreed to lease from JBG SMITH in November 2018.
  • Working with Gensler, JBG SMITH has reinvented 1770 Crystal Drive with a striking contemporary design.
  • 1770 Crystal Drive is conveniently located just a short walk from the Crystal City Metro and VRE station and sits adjacent to a recently completed street-level retail project along Crystal Drive.

Smithfield Foods Provides $300,000 Grant to Hampton Roads Workforce Council

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Geography of Virginia, Hampton Roads, James River, Smithfield, Hampton, Virginia, Food industry, Virginia

SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the donation of $300,000 to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC), a non-profit organization that develops workforce policy and initiatives in Southeastern Virginia.

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  • SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced the donation of $300,000 to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC), a non-profit organization that develops workforce policy and initiatives in Southeastern Virginia.
  • "We are so thankful to Smithfield Foods for this major grant.
  • We appreciate the opportunity to work with a world-class, Virginia-based organization that maintains a deep understanding of the importance of supporting American veterans," said Hampton Roads Workforce Council CEO and President Shawn Avery.
  • The Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center will offer comprehensive support for American service members as they seek out new civilian careers.

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. WILLIAM R. HARVEY SEALS 43 STELLAR YEARS OF LEADERSHIP BY ANNOUNCING PLANS TO RETIRE IN JUNE 2022

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Brewton, Hampton, Talladega, Alabama, Hampton, Virginia, Geography of Virginia, Virginia, William R. Harvey

Prior to beginning his illustrious career at Hampton, this celebrated statesman from Brewton, Alabama earned degrees from Talladega College, Virginia State University and Harvard University.

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  • Prior to beginning his illustrious career at Hampton, this celebrated statesman from Brewton, Alabama earned degrees from Talladega College, Virginia State University and Harvard University.
  • Now, following a steady, four-decade plus climb of greatness, Dr. Harvey will move on to his next chapter of service on June 30, 2022.
  • It is virtually impossible to express in words the debt of gratitude the entire Hampton University community carries ever so deeply for Dr. Harvey.
  • For media requests and additional information, contact the Hampton University Office of University Relations at (757) 727-5253 or [email protected].

Self Storage Plus Expands Portfolio with Two Loudoun County Stores

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Washington metropolitan area, Ashburn, Virginia, Ashburn, Self storage, Northern Virginia, Geography of the United States, Geography of Virginia, Waxpool, Virginia

Self Storage Plus in Ashburn VA :Located at One Loudoun at the corner of Atwater Dr. and Lexington Dr. just off Route 7, Self Storage Plus serves residents of Ashburn, Potomac Falls, Lansdowne, Broadlands, Waxpool and more.

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  • Self Storage Plus in Ashburn VA :Located at One Loudoun at the corner of Atwater Dr. and Lexington Dr. just off Route 7, Self Storage Plus serves residents of Ashburn, Potomac Falls, Lansdowne, Broadlands, Waxpool and more.
  • Self Storage Plus in Sterling VA: This property is located down the street from the Dulles 28 Centre with Wegmans off Waxpool Road.
  • You can access the online rental by visiting the Self Storage Plus website and selecting the desired location.
  • ABOUT SELF STORAGE PLUS: Self Storage Plus is proud to serve the storage needs of our local communities with our 47 stores throughout the Washington, DC, region in Maryland, Northern Virginia and West Virginia.

Apex Entertainment Opens in Virginia Beach

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Crossgates Mall, Guilderland, New York, Apex, North Carolina, Apex, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Geography of Virginia, Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach Town Center

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Entertainment, a family entertainment center that first opened in 2017 and based in Marlborough MA., is pleased to announce the opening of their newest location in Virginia Beach, VA Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2pm.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Entertainment, a family entertainment center that first opened in 2017 and based in Marlborough MA., is pleased to announce the opening of their newest location in Virginia Beach, VA Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2pm.
  • The multi level Virginia Beach location, located in Town Center at 4631 Columbus Street (formerly Dick's Sporting Goods) will be over 84,000 square feet.
  • Apex Entertainment, with its original location in Marlborough, MA , also has locations in Syracuse, NY at Destiny USA and in Albany, NY in the Crossgates Mall.
  • "Apex Entertainment is excited to be working closely with Armada Hoffler Properties and honored to be coming to the Town Center of Virginia Beach," said Marcus Kemblowski, Chief Operating Officer of Apex Entertainment.