Recent Articles from Sydney Lake
35 Virginia companies make 2020 Fortune 1000 list
Thirty-five Virginia-based companies made Fortune magazine’s 66th annual Fortune 1000 list, which was released Monday. The list ranks the 1,000 largest United States corporations by total revenue. Of the 35 Virginia companies, 22 made the elite Fortune 500 list. Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is the only Virginia newcomer to the Fortune 500 list. Last year […]
Va. Beach to reopen beaches Friday, with restrictions
The oceanfront at Virginia Beach will reopen this Friday for recreational activity, Gov. Ralph Northam announced during his coronavirus news conference Monday. Approved activities include sunbathing, swimming, fishing and surfing, he said, but will not include group sports, alcohol consumption, grouping umbrellas or the use of audio speakers or tents. Parking will be capped at […]
One-third of small businesses not operating during pandemic
Nearly one-third of small and medium-sized businesses aren’t operating because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results released Monday from a national survey conducted by Facebook Inc. and the Small Business Roundtable (SBR). Approximately 86,000 people who own, manage or work for a small or medium-sized business were surveyed. “Small businesses are the heartbeat of […]
Va. Beach defense contractor to create 100 jobs
Virginia Beach-based defense contractor Valkyrie Enterprises Inc. announced Friday it has received a $125,000 grant from the Virginia Beach Development Authority (VBDA) to aid in its planned expansion by 100 full-time jobs during the next three years. “Valkyrie Enterprises epitomizes the real value of these grants,” Economic Development Director Taylor Adams said in a statement. […]
McLean satellite operator Intelsat files for bankruptcy
McLean-based satellite operator Intelsat Corp. announced Friday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as it faces a $15 billion debt burden. “Our success has come despite being burdened in recent years by substantial legacy debt,” Intelsat CEO Stephen Spengler said in a statement. “Now is the time to change that.” Intelsat said in […]
Falls Church consulting firm names COO
Falls Church-based management consulting firm Cathexis announced Friday it has promoted Halleh Seyson to executive vice president and chief executive officer. Seyson joined the company in Oct. 2019 as senior vice president. She was previously the group vice president at Social & Scientific Systems where she led health policy, data analytics and technology business. Before […]
Pandemic market is still a seller’s market, NoVa Realtors say
Some things never change. The limited number of available homes for sale and increased buyer demand in Northern Virginia has allowed the strong sellers’ market to continue, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Relators. NVAR covers Fairfax and Arlington counties, Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church and the towns of Vienna, Herndon and Clifton. “While […]
It may take years for economy to recover, construction economist says
Associated Builders and Contractors Chief Economist Anirban Basu said that it will likely take years for the nation’s economy to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic’s blow. “One of the reasons for this is that state and local government budgets are now under severe pressure. With retail sales, hotel and income tax revenues declining, many state […]
Prince George medical building sells for $3.85M
The OrthoVirginia building in Prince George County has sold for $3.85 million, Glen Allen-based commercial real estate company Commonwealth Commercial Partners LLC announced Thursday. Located at 4710 Puddledock Road, the 11,172-square foot building is 100% occupied by OrthoVirginia, an independent group practice of orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors and physical therapists. OrthoVirginia[...]
Mechanicsville medical building sells for $2.1M
The Virginia Cancer Institute building in Hanover County’s Mechanicsville area has sold for $2.1 million, Glen Allen-based commercial real estate company Commonwealth Commercial Partners LLC announced Thursday. Located at 7501 Right Fork Road, the 8,100-square-foot building is 100% occupied by the Virginia Cancer Institute, which has been there since 2012, according to CCP. The Virginia [&he[...]