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HEARD AROUND VIRGINIA September 2025
Booz Allen Hamilton, the McLean-based management and technology consulting firm, announced July 21 it intends to triple its venture capital commitment to $300 million, with plans to make 20 to 25 investments over the next five years in early-stage technology companies focused on the federal government. The company’s venture arm, Booz Allen Ventures, already has […]
Hook Law New Hire
Allison Emborski has rejoined Hook Law to lead its growing fiduciary litigation practice in response to rising client demand. With experience from an AmLaw 100 firm, she brings extensive estate and trust litigation expertise. Emborski’s practice will focus on contested wills, fiduciary misconduct, guardianship, and complex estate disputes. https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-strayer/ Announc[...]
AccessU
AccessU is proud to welcome Pete Colbert as its VP of Business Development. With two decades of experience in higher education enrollment and admissions, including nearly a decade advising colleges and universities, Colbert brings invaluable expertise to the team. His deep knowledge of higher education marketing will be a tremendous asset in advanc Announce your […]
Commonwealth Commercial Partners Expands Nashville Office with Strategic Leadership Hire
Commonwealth Commercial Partners (CCP), a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, has expanded its Nashville office with the addition of Rob Hennes as Managing Director. This move supports CCP’s ongoing growth across the Southeast and strengthens its ability to provide integrated real estate services in one of the region’s most dynamic markets. Hennes brings over […]
Gary Lowenthal Joins Focused Ultrasound Foundation’s Council
The Focused Ultrasound Foundation is pleased to welcome Gary Lowenthal to its Council, a dedicated group of goodwill ambassadors who work closely with the Board of Directors and staff to provide advice and assist with raising funds and building awareness. Mr. Lowenthal is a retired educator, entrepreneur, and executive with a career spanning education, international […]
2025 GAUGE Report Reveals Keys to GovCon Performance and Resilience
Unanet, a leading provider of ERP and CRM solutions for government contractors (GovCons), and CohnReznick LLP have released the 2025 GAUGE Report revealing timely insights into how GovCons are improving resource planning and program execution, as well as utilization metrics, to stay competitive in today’s dynamic federal contracting market. “When we team up to publish […]
Precision Walls, Inc.
Precision Walls Inc. (“PWI”) is proud to announce the promotion of Randall Swift from General Manager to Vice President of our Richmond, VA branch. Randall joined Precision Walls as an intern in 2010 at our Raleigh, NC branch. After graduating from East Carolina’s Construction Management Program, he returned to our team in 2011 and spent […]
The elevator pitch
Virginia’s startup scene is bursting with innovation. Here are some standout pitches from new businesses making waves.
BDO USA New Hire – Damon DeSue
Damon DeSue has joined BDO USA as a Principal in the firm’s Tax practice. DeSue focuses on corporate, partnership, and real estate taxation, as well as SEC tax reporting and disclosures. With over 30 years’ experience, he serves clients across industries, including financial services, government contracting, manufacturing, real estate, and retail. Announce your new employees, […[...]
Virginia 500 spotlight : JOE BENEVENTO
WHAT I WAS LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL: I was fairly social and outgoing, but I also captained the chess team and competed in the state championship. HOW I BALANCE MY WORK AND PERSONAL LIVES: Since starting out in my career 20 years ago at Goldman Sachs, work has never really been a [9 to 5] job […]
