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Wood Partners Announces Grand Opening of Live, Work, Play Community in Washington D.C.--Alta 801

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Partners, a national leader in multi-family real estate development, announced today the grand opening of Alta 801—its newest luxury residential community— in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wood Partners, a national leader in multi-family real estate development, announced today the grand opening of Alta 801—its newest luxury residential community— in Washington, D.C.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of Alta 801," said Scott Zimmerly, Executive Managing Director at Wood Partners.
  • Alta 801 features 327 apartment homes comprised of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, including premium penthouse units.
  • Must-see national landmarks within walking distance of the community include the US Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, several National Monuments, and the National Mall.

Events DC Names Angie M. Gates President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Events DC today named Angie M. Gates president and chief executive officer of the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, following a comprehensive national search. Gates, who most recently served as DC's Director of the Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), will guide the organization tasked with generating economic and community benefits for DC residents and businesses through premier events beginning on November 14, 2022.

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  • "On behalf of Events DC's board of directors, I am thrilled to welcome Angie M. Gates as our new president and CEO," Max Brown, chairman, Events DC board of directors.
  • Under Gates' leadership, Events DC will further its mission of building community connections through impactful events and programming as the city continues to flourish following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Gates succeeds Samuel R. Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, who served as interim president and CEO following the resignation of Gregory A. O'Dell in March 2022.
  • "Under the leadership of Angie, Samuel, the entire executive team and our board members, I am confident that Events DC will continue to flourish."

Events DC Hires POLIHIRE to Lead Search for Next President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today announced that DC-based executive search firm, POLIHIRE, will lead the organization's search for its next president and chief executive officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today announced that DC-based executive search firm, POLIHIRE, will lead the organization's search for its next president and chief executive officer.
  • "We are thrilled to have POLIHIRE on board to help with this important search effort," said Max Brown, chairman, Events DC board of directors.
  • Founded in 2006 in Washington, DC, POLIHIRE has become one of the fastest-growing executive search firms in the nation.
  • Former Events DC chief operating officer, Samuel Thomas has served as interim president and chief executive officer since the role was vacated in May.

EVENTS DC BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES SALE OF LAND BENEATH MARRIOTT MARQUIS

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of the District of Columbia, announced that its board of directors voted yesterday to approve the sale of land it owns beneath the Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown DC to the hotel developer. A portion of the proceeds from the sale – approximately $10 million -- will fund grants that provide financial assistance to qualified nonprofit cultural institutions based in the District. The funding is intended to aid organizations with needed resources during the recovery phase of the pandemic. These institutions that engage in the management, interpretation and distribution of cultural and artistic knowledge and offer and promote activities meant to inform, educate attract visitors and residents to DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of the District of Columbia, announced that its board of directors voted yesterday to approve the sale of land it owns beneath the Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown DC to the hotel developer.
  • "We thank our partners at Events DC, Quadrangle Development Corporation and Capstone Development for their continued support and investment in our local economy."
  • The sale is the result of a stipulation in the original lease signed in 2010 that granted the hotel developer the option to purchase the land where the hotel currently sits from Events DC and the DC government.
  • "This landmark hotel has been vital to transforming this area into an events and entertainment destination," said Max Brown, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Events DC.

WASHINGTON, DC AND BALTIMORE, MD MERGE BIDS FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for Washington, DC, and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland announced the Washington, DC/ Baltimore, MD Joint Bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026™. All matches would be played at the newly renovated M&T Bank Stadium in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland while Washington, DC would host a flagship FIFA Fan Festival™ that activates soccer across our nation's capital and region.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for Washington, DC, and the Sport & Entertainment Corporation of Maryland announced the Washington, DC/ Baltimore, MD Joint Bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026.
  • "We are thrilled to team up with our sister city to bring the FIFA World Cup 2026 to the Sports Capital," said Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • "I am extremely excited to join forces with the District of Columbia to strengthen our bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026,"said Mayor Brandon M. Scott.
  • Governor Boyd Rutherford, co-chair of Baltimore Maryland 2026 said,"We are pleased to merge our Baltimore, Maryland World Cup bid with Washington, DC.

Events DC Names Chief Operating Officer Samuel Thomas Interim President and CEO

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today named Samuel Thomas as interim president and chief executive officer following a unanimous vote by the organization's board of directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today named Samuel Thomas as interim president and chief executive officer following a unanimous vote by the organization's board of directors.
  • Thomas, Events DC's current chief operating officer, will replace longtime president and CEO Greg O'Dell, who announced his resignation last month.
  • Thomas has worked at Events DC for over 15 years and previously served as senior vice president and general manager of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center before his promotion to Chief Operating Officer.
  • "It was a natural choice to have Samuel to step into this role," Max Brown, chairman, Events DC Board of Directors, said after the vote.

Events DC Leads the Future of Safe Conferences and Conventions in Partnership with UBTECH’s ADIBOT UV-C Sanitizing Robots

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Events DC deploys UBTECH's ADIBOT UV-C disinfecting system in meeting spaces at Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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  • Events DC deploys UBTECH's ADIBOT UV-C disinfecting system in meeting spaces at Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
  • The robot is armed with hospital-grade technology which inactivates 99.9% of all viruses, bacteria, and mold spores, including COVID-19, influenza and MRSA.
  • Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States.
  • Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Events DC Appoints Stacey Knoppel as New Vice President of Sales, Former Vice President of Sales for Conventions and Meetings Linda Erickson Retires

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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After fifteen years with the organization, Linda Erickson, Vice President of Sales for Conventions and Meetings, retired.

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  • After fifteen years with the organization, Linda Erickson, Vice President of Sales for Conventions and Meetings, retired.
  • Stacey Knoppel, who most recently served as Director of Convention Management, will take over as Vice President of Sales.
  • "During this time of transition, we're also pleased to elevate Stacey Knoppel to Vice President of Sales.
  • As Vice President of Sales, Knoppel will be responsible for the overall productivity and effectiveness of the sales organization for Events DC.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Named Best North American Convention Center

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Events DC , the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced that the Walter E. Washington Convention Center was recognized by Exhibitor Magazine as the best convention center in North America with between 500,000 to one million square feet of exhibit space.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Events DC , the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced that the Walter E. Washington Convention Center was recognized by Exhibitor Magazine as the best convention center in North America with between 500,000 to one million square feet of exhibit space.
  • Exhibitor named 17 facilities as Centers of Excellence finalists for recognition in seven categories: Best Convention Center (in four size-based categories), Best New or Improved Convention Center, Best Customer Service & On-Site Support, and Best Health & Safety Protocols (a new award this year).
  • The Walter E. Washington Convention Center was named a Best Convention Center finalist in its size category and in the Best Health & Safety Protocols and received the award for Best Convention Center.The winners were announced during a virtual ceremony.
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC Named Best North American Convention Center
    "We appreciate the recognition from EXHIBITOR Magazine acknowledging the hard work and excellence our team at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center continues to exhibit," said Gregory A. O'Dell, president and chief executive officer of Events DC.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Wins Stella Award as the Best Convention Center in the Northeast Region

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced that the Walter E. Washington Convention Center won a Gold Stella Award from Northstar Meetings Group as the best convention center on the Northeast region.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced that the Walter E. Washington Convention Center won a Gold Stella Award from Northstar Meetings Group as the best convention center on the Northeast region.
  • This past March, the convention center served as a high-capacity vaccination site with over 120,000 vaccination doses administered on-premises.
  • "What an honor to receive the Gold Stella Award for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center," said Samuel Thomas, chief operating officer of Events DC.
  • "To receive this acknowledgement, which recognizes our venue as the best convention center in the Northeast region speaks to the hard work, persistence and commitment of our entire Events DC team.