Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

StarKist® Partners with Feed the Children and Cornerstones for Special Event Benefiting 400 Families in Northern Virginia

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

RESTON, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- StarKist Co., a socially responsible company that empowers people to live a healthy lifestyle by providing convenient proteins, partnered with Feed the Children and Cornerstones today to bring hunger relief to 400 families living along Northern Virginia's Dulles Corridor. 

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  • "Hunger and food insecurity are pervasive issues that affect communities everywhere, including right here in Reston.
  • According to Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children, "Children cannot thrive unless their basic needs are met.
  • Partners like StarKist and Cornerstones are vital to our mission as we continue to serve the families who need us most."
  • Something like today's wonderful event puts food directly in the hands of families, and it's honestly life changing."

Dev Technology Group to Expand Operations in Fairfax County, Creating 90 New Jobs

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Monday, May 8, 2023

"As a federal contractor, Dev Technology has selected to continue its growth in Fairfax County due to the proximity of clients and access to highly skilled employees, including veterans," said Kendall Holbrook, CEO of Dev Technology.

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  • "As a federal contractor, Dev Technology has selected to continue its growth in Fairfax County due to the proximity of clients and access to highly skilled employees, including veterans," said Kendall Holbrook, CEO of Dev Technology.
  • Founded in 1998, Dev Technology Group delivers information technology services and solutions that enable government missions.
  • "Congratulations to Dev Technology Group on their office expansion in Fairfax County," said Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) .
  • "We applaud Dev Technology for their investment and plan of hiring 90 new information technology and software employees."

BCT-Bank of Charles Town Appoints Sandy Hamilton to Advisory Board for Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, recently announced the appointment of Sandy Hamilton to its Advisory Board for the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.

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  • CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. , Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community's Bank, recently announced the appointment of Sandy Hamilton to its Advisory Board for the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
  • The Advisory Board consists of community leaders who work and live in Berkeley County and Jefferson County, West Virginia.
  • The members provide strategic advice to BCT regarding local markets, with an emphasis on the Eastern Panhandle region of West Virginia.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Sandy to our Eastern Panhandle Advisory Board," stated Alice Frazier, BCT President and CEO.

FSC First Announces Dawn R. Medley as New President & CEO

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

LARGO, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FSC First is pleased to announce that Dawn R. Medley will assume the position of President & CEO, effective January 1, 2023. Medley will succeed Shelly Gross-Wade, who steps down in December 2022 after nearly 25 years of service.

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  • FSC First is pleased to announce that Dawn R. Medley will assume the position of President & CEO, effective January 1, 2023.
  • LARGO, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FSC First is pleased to announce that Dawn R. Medley will assume the position of President & CEO, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Medley currently serves as FSC First's Senior Vice President - Business Finance Programs and the Prince George's County Economic Development Incentive Fund Manager (EDI).
  • Prior to joining FSC First, Medley began her lending and finance career with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and National Cooperative Bank.

Veris Residential COO Anna Malhari Named to New Jersey Governor's Clean Buildings Working Group as REIT Earns 2022 GRESB 5 Star Rating

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veris Residential, Inc. (NYSE: VRE), a forward-thinking, environmentally- and socially-conscious REIT that primarily owns, operates, acquires, and develops Class A multifamily properties, today announced that Chief Operating Officer Anna Malhari has joined New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's Clean Buildings Working Group ("Working Group"). The Working Group is a collaboration between the Governor's Office of Climate Action and the Green Economy (OCAGE) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU).

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veris Residential, Inc. (NYSE: VRE), a forward-thinking, environmentally- and socially-conscious REIT that primarily owns, operates, acquires, and develops Class A multifamily properties, today announced that Chief Operating Officer Anna Malhari has joined New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy's Clean Buildings Working Group ("Working Group").
  • Specifically, the Working Group will develop pathways to greener, cleaner buildings in New Jersey through the adoption of energy efficiency improvements and emissions reduction upgrades.
  • "As a proud resident of New Jersey, it is an honor to join Governor Murphy's Clean Buildings Working Group alongside likeminded New Jersey leaders that share our goal of decarbonizing the built sector," said Malhari.
  • The GRESB 5 Star rating recognized Veris Residential for achieving a score among the highest 20% of all 1,820 participant companies' scores in the 2022 Real Estate Assessment worldwide.

Travel and Security Technology Company to Establish Headquarters in Fairfax County, Creating 201 New Jobs

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Earlier today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Pangiam , an emerging technology company streamlining the travel and security industries, will invest $3.1 million to establish its global headquarters at 7950 Jones Branch Drive in Fairfax County.

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  • Earlier today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Pangiam , an emerging technology company streamlining the travel and security industries, will invest $3.1 million to establish its global headquarters at 7950 Jones Branch Drive in Fairfax County.
  • The company is a leading provider of facial recognition technology, cloud-based applications, and data-driven digital identity solutions, with customers across the global transportation and security sectors.
  • With safety always at the forefront of everyones minds, Fairfax County is pleased to have Pangiams headquarters in Fairfax County, the heart of Americas national security infrastructure, said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay.
  • Through innovation, emerging technology, and the power of data analytics, Pangiam solves the security, facilitation, and operational challenges modern organizations face today.

Enabled Intelligence, Inc., Expands Headquarters in Fairfax County, Creates 117 New Jobs

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Our Fairfax County home is close to our federal customers, and we are able to draw on the highly qualified Virginia workforce of high-tech neurodiverse professionals and military veterans, said Peter Kant, CEO, Enabled Intelligence, Inc.

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  • Our Fairfax County home is close to our federal customers, and we are able to draw on the highly qualified Virginia workforce of high-tech neurodiverse professionals and military veterans, said Peter Kant, CEO, Enabled Intelligence, Inc.
  • I am pleased to once again see a major technology innovator expanding its operations in Fairfax County, said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay.
  • Enabled Intelligences workforce includes veterans, neurodiverse professionals, people with different abilities, and data science subject matter experts.
  • We are honored to have Enabled Intelligence expand their presence here in Fairfax County, said Victor Hoskins, president and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) .

Hilton Expands Global Headquarters in Fairfax County Creating 350 New Jobs Over Next 5 Years

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Thursday, August 4, 2022

Hilton located its global headquarters in Fairfax County in 2009 and plans to create 350 net new headquarters jobs over the next five years.

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  • Hilton located its global headquarters in Fairfax County in 2009 and plans to create 350 net new headquarters jobs over the next five years.
  • I am thrilled that Hilton, a valued corporate citizen, is maintaining its headquarters and expanding its workforce here.
  • This is a validation of the strong economy we enjoy here in Fairfax County, said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay.
  • Virginia is Americas hometown for corporate headquarters, and we are proud that Hilton will continue to call Fairfax County home, said Governor Youngkin.

LiveOak Fiber to Invest $60M in New Fiber Network for Glynn County

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Monday, July 11, 2022

LiveOak Fiber , an emerging regional broadband service provider building a world-class network to deliver world-class services, announces today that the newly formed company is investing $60 million to construct and operate a next-generation high-speed fiber optic network in Glynn County.

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  • LiveOak Fiber , an emerging regional broadband service provider building a world-class network to deliver world-class services, announces today that the newly formed company is investing $60 million to construct and operate a next-generation high-speed fiber optic network in Glynn County.
  • The people of Glynn county are underserved and lack the critical infrastructure and services needed to foster both a growing population and attract new businesses, says Jody Craft , President of LiveOak Fiber.
  • Building out this much needed infrastructure and services in Glynn County will be a true game changer.
  • We welcome businesses to Glynn County, said Walter Rafolski , Commissioner, At-Large Post 2, Glynn County Board of Commissioners.

Northern Virginia Technology Council Launches New Student Initiative to Connect the Next Generation of Talent to the Region's Workforce

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

MCLEAN, Va., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the National Capital Region's diverse technology community, today announced its new Student Membership Initiative, specifically designed to infuse the next generation of talent into the region's workforce in both technology and professional services roles. The initiative includes a new student membership category, dedicated intern professional development and networking events, and the NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship Fund.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) , the trade association representing the National Capital Region's diverse technology community, today announced its new Student Membership Initiative , specifically designed to infuse the next generation of talent into the region's workforce in both technology and professional services roles.
  • The initiative includes a new student membership category, dedicated intern professional development and networking events, and the NVTC Foundation Kilberg Scholarship Fund.
  • The Student Membership Initiative advances NVTC's mission to accelerate tech innovation and promote world-class workforce development to enable the region's tech sector to continue to innovate, grow, and thrive.
  • Our ultimate goal is to equip students with the resources and skills to meet the future demands of the regional technology community."