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2022 Virginia 500: Federal Contractors | Technology
Aug 31, 2022

Bitcoin whale Michael Saylor accused of tax fraud

Tysons-based MicroStrategy Inc. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor is being sued by the city of Washington, D.C., which accuses Saylor of engaging in a fraudulent scheme to deprive the city of more than $25 million in income taxes while living in “a luxury penthouse on the Georgetown waterfront” and claiming to be a r[...]

Chris Landry head shot. He is wearing a suit and tie and standing in front of a window with a blurred view of trees behind him.
Aug 30, 2022

StoneSprings, Dominion hospitals name new CFO

Christopher “Chris” Landry will become chief financial officer for StoneSprings Hospital Center and Dominion Hospital on Sept. 5, HCA Virginia Health System announced Tuesday. “We are excited to have Chris join our leadership team,” StoneSprings Hospital Center CEO Nathan Vooys said in a statement. “I am confident that[...]

George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate is among the attractions being promoted as part of the newly branded Potomac Banks tourism region. Photo courtesy Virginia Tourism Corp.
Aug 29, 2022

Fairfax campaign hopes for tourism boost

Visitors to Fairfax County often are drawn to its dense, urban environment and entertainment offerings, from the upscale Tysons Corner Center mall to Wolf Trap. Now, the county’s southern portion is staking a claim to the tourism economy.  In May, Fairfax officials announced a new name for that area, Potomac Banks, which [...]

Aug 29, 2022

DISYS acquires Illinois-based MAKE Corp.

McLean-based staffing firm Digital Intelligence Systems LLC (DISYS) has agreed to acquire MAKE Corp., an Illinois-based information technology staffing company, according to a news release. The move is part of DISYS’ growth strategy and will allow the company to expand staffing offerings in banking and financial services, health, manufacturing and retail, the company said. Terms of […][...]

Aug 29, 2022

SAIC receives $163M Navy contract

Reston-based Science Applications International Corp. on Thursday announced it has been awarded a $163 million Navy contract to maintain enterprise networks for shore-based commands and support command and control of the services’ deployed units. The work includes design, development, integration, modernization and life cycle support as well as network components and service solutions. Work will […][...]

The first of 10 pieces of the twin Space Launch System (SLS) rocket boosters manufactured by Falls Church-based Northrop Grumman Corp. for NASA’s Artemis I mission was placed on the mobile launcher in November 2020. Photo courtesy NASA/Cory Huston
Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I to launch with help from Va. contractors

EDITOR’S NOTE: Monday’s launch was scrubbed by NASA shortly after 8:33 a.m. because of an engine issue. Weather permitting, if the Artemis 1 moon mission launches from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida Monday morning as planned, it will be powered in part by the work of Virginia-based contractors. The uncr[...]

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Aug 23, 2022

Leidos to partner with Project HOPE to aid Ukraine

As Russia began its invasion of Ukraine in February, Leidos employees took to an internal blog and emailed senior executives to demonstrate support for the Eastern European nation. CEO Roger Krone remembers one employee who had family in the country and wanted to get them out. Six months later, the Reston-based Fortune 500 defen[...]

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Aug 19, 2022

Va. hotel revenues up slightly over 2019

Northern Virginia’s hotel market continues to be a drag on the lodging industry’s performance in the commonwealth as a whole, according to recently released data from STR Inc., a division of CoStar Group Inc. that provides market data on the U.S. hospitality industry. The latest data show rooms sold decreased by 4.6%[...]

University of Virginia Rotunda and Lawn. Photo courtesy University of Virginia
Aug 19, 2022

U.Va. program guarantees job interviews for certificate students

The University of Virginia is partnering with companies to guarantee job interviews for some certificate students. The program comes from an agreement between U.Va’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, which offers part-time, online programs, and various employers. It is designed to improve the workforce pipelin[...]

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Aug 19, 2022

Outgoing chamber leaders honored by state association

The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives has honored two retiring leaders with lifetime achievement awards. Prince William Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Debbie Jones and Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joyce Waugh received the awards during the VACCE’s 2022 executive leaders[...]

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Aug 18, 2022

Rolls-Royce wins $1B Navy contract

Reston-based Rolls-Royce North America has received a contract totaling more than $1 billion to support the engines that power the Navy’s fleet of T-45 Goshawk training jets. The Pentagon announced the award Thursday, naming Indianapolis-based Rolls-Royce Corp. as the recipient. Rolls-Royce Corp. falls under the British ae[...]

SAIC wins potential $1.11B Navy contract
Aug 17, 2022

SAIC receives $319M Air Force contract

Reston-based Fortune 500 contractor Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has received a $319 million contract to modernize and maintain the Air Force’s Falconer weapon system, the company announced Wednesday. Under the Falconer Air Operations Center Weapon System Sustainment contract, an SAIC team will work wit[...]

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