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Virginia ranked No. 23 in the Oxfam America’s 2021 Best States to Work Index
Virginia ranked No. 23 in the Oxfam America’s 2021 Best States to Work Index, continuing its rise from last place in 2019. Anti-poverty organization Oxfam America examines wage policies, worker protections and rights to organize to create its index of the 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. In 2018 and 2019, Virginia was the […]
Amazon opens career center, two distribution facilities in Hampton Roads
Amazon.com Inc. has launched a career center and two delivery stations in Hampton Roads, it announced Wednesday. The Amazon Career Center opened last week at 1989 S. Military Highway in Chesapeake and will serve as a hiring and orientation hub for Amazon’s facilities in Chesapeake, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hampton and Virginia Beach.[...]
Richmond consulting firm hires SVP of data and analytics
Richmond-based IT consulting firm UDig has hired Reid Colson as its senior vice president of data and analytics, it announced Tuesday. “With Reid on our team, we are excited to help clients seize opportunities, from creating a single version of the truth to driving value via predictive analytics and machine learning,”[...]
Noblis subsidiary wins $72M Navy contract
Reston-based Noblis subsidiary Noblis MSD (mission solutions for defense) won a potential $72 million contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. Under the five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity multi-award contract, Philadelphia-based Noblis MSD, previously McKean Defense Group LLC, will wo[...]
Virginia Beach office building sells for $10.45M
A building in the Reflections Office Park in Virginia Beach sold for $10.45 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Monday. Built in 1999, the building, Reflections IV, is 79,946 square feet and sits on 4.51 acres. It is located at 2901 S. Lynnhaven Road, and its tenants include Timmons Group, RK&K, Midgett Pr[...]
Virginia Beach neighborhood center sells for $6.43M
A neighborhood shopping center in Virginia Beach sold for $6.43 million, Colliers’ Retail Investment Group announced last week. Located at 3208 Holland Road, the center, Buckner Plaza, is 63,500 square feet and sits on 5.48 acres. It is 95.4% leased and anchored by Food Lion and Dollar General. Food Lion has been a tenant sinc[...]
Virginia Beach restaurant building sells for $1.6M
A restaurant building in Virginia Beach sold for $1.6 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Monday. Located at 1784 General Booth Blvd., the building is 5,105 square feet. Mahant Enterprise LLC bought the building from El Tapatio III for a Fuddruckers restaurant. Rob Wright with Thalhimer handled the sale on beh[...]
Tigercomm to acquire Florida clean energy PR firm
Vienna-based Tigercomm, a clean energy-focused public relations firm, is acquiring Tampa, Florida-based Chase Media Services LLC, in a deal that is expected to be completed by Nov. 1. Mike Casey, the Tigercomm founder and president, said the acquisition will help Tigercomm meet growing demand from clean economy sectors. “This acquisition is a strong fit with […]
Inova Loudoun Hospital names permanent chief
Inova Health System announced that Susan Carroll will be its permanent president of Inova Loudoun Hospital, effective Monday. Carroll has been serving in the interim role since July, while also serving as the president of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. Carroll will work to establish areas of clinical growth and participate in the rec[...]
Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives names chair-elect
The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) announced that Arlington Chamber president and CEO Kate Bates is its 2021-22 chair-elect. “I’m honored to be assuming the role of chair-elect for VACCE, following a line of tremendous leaders,” Bates said in a statement. “During the pandemic, [...]
Alexandria apartment building sells for $6.25M
A 32-unit apartment building in Alexandria sold for $6.25 million, Marcus & Millichap announced Thursday. Located at 2314 through 2330 Glendale Terrace, the three-story Glendale Terrace Apartments building was initially built in 1963. The property is 26,880 square feet. Huntington Station LLC sold the property to Sheire Tonk[...]
BAE Systems appoints Gina Haspel, Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson to board
Former CIA director Gina Haspel and retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson have been appointed to Arlington-based defense contractor BAE Systems Inc.’s board of directors, the company announced Friday. Their terms will run through April 2024. “We are extremely fortunate to have Stephen and Gina join our board,” Mich[...]
