Recent Articles from Richard Foster
Parsons to acquire Xator for $400M
Parsons Corp., a Centreville-based federal contractor specializing in technology-focused defense, intelligence, security and infrastructure engineering, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Reston-based Xator Corp. for $400 million, the company announced Monday. Founded in 1944, Parsons is a publicly traded Fortune 1000 corporation with more than 16,000 employees working in 24 nation[...]
VCU holding 29th Real Estate Trends Conference
Speakers will address economic trends and cities as a service.
Altria and Philip Morris International end merger talks
The two companies will partner on bringing heated IQOS tobacco device to market in the U.S.
Joint venture acquires 27 properties for $205 million
Assets totaling 3.3 million square feet are located in 15 states.
Block.one locating U.S. headquarters in Arlington County
Peter Thiel-backed blockchain tech company will create 170 new jobs.
Smithfield Foods donates $75,000 to The Faison Center
Donation will support outdoor learning space at center serving children and adults with autism.
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute receives $15M in federal grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation grants will fund research into safely integrating automated vehicles onto U.S. roadways.
Airbnb sites in Virginia see nearly 372,000 summer visitors
Virginia Beach leads the commonwealth in guests and host income.
PBS KIDS gets new leader
Linda Simensky joined Arlington-based public broadcaster in 2003.