Reston-based Comscore expands Fox Corp. partnership
Reston-based media measurement and analytics company Comscore Inc. has made a multi-year agreement expanding and extending its relationship with Fox Corp., including using Comscore’s national TV measurement, it announced Friday. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. “It is a privilege to continue our longstanding relationship with Fox and have their vote of confidence […][...]
Peraton wins nearly $1B DOD contract
Herndon-based Peraton Inc., a national security contractor, won a nearly $1 billion task order to provide the U.S. Department of Defense’s U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and its mission partners with operational planning, implementation and assessment services (OPIAS). USCENTCOM directs military operations with allies in[...]
CACI names senior VP for national security and innovative solutions
Arlington-based CACI International Inc., a Fortune 500 federal contractor, has named retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Peter Gallagher as a senior vice president, it announced Monday. “We welcome Mr. Gallagher and his significant national security experience to the CACI team,” said CACI President and CEO John Mengucci in a stateme[...]
VCU Health raises minimum wage to $15
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System is raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour in September, the Richmond-based health care system announced Tuesday. The roughly 1,700 employees and contract workers affected provide food and nutrition services, environmental services, valet services and other services to patients and[...]
Huntington Ingalls Industries wins $273M Navy contract
Newport News-based Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Technical Solutions division won a $273 million contract with the U.S. Navy to support its carrier engineering maintenance assist team, surface engineering maintenance assist team for West Coast surface ships and other maintenance programs, it announced Tuesday. “Continuo[...]
Bloomberg Industry Group acquires tax software company
Arlington-based Bloomberg Industry Group has acquired Minneapolis-based Tax Prodigy for its Bloomberg Tax & Accounting division, it announced last Tuesday. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Tax Prodigy will be absorbed into Bloomberg and will not function as a subsidiary. “On behalf of Tax Prodigy’s founders and owners, we are excited to be […]
Arlington’s Evolent Health to acquire N.J. telehealth company
Arlington-based Evolent Health Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire telehealth company Vital Decisions for $85 million, with a potential earnout of up to $45 million, Evolent announced Wednesday. Based in Edison, New Jersey, and founded in 2006, Vital Decisions is a portfolio company of WindRose Health Investors LLC, a New York-based private […]
Winchester manufacturer to build $1.25 million plant expansion
Winchester-based Evolve Manufacturing will invest $1.25 million to enlarge its plant in Frederick County, creating 84 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Friday. The company will add a second production line, triple its facility space and increase production for its major customers, including Home Depot, according to a news release. “Evolve … is a key employer […]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announces leadership class
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce announced this week the selection of its 2021-2022 Leadership Southside class. Leadership Southside is a nine-month program that introduces participants to the Dan River Region and offers skill building, leadership development and networking building, according to a news relea[...]
30 acres in Chesapeake sells for $3.65 million
Approximately 27.48 acres of industrial-zoned land along the Southern Branch Elizabeth River in Chesapeake sold for $3.65 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Wednesday. Agrium U.S. Inc. sold the land, located at 700 Weaver Lane, to Waterway Properties LLC. William C. Throne, a certified commercial investment member, and Robert L. Phillips Jr., both members […]
Harbour View Shoppes property sells for $6.8M
Harbour View Shoppes in Suffolk sold for $6.8 million, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer Capital Markets Group announced Wednesday. The fully leased retail center, located at 5883-5889 Harbour View Blvd., is anchored by Verizon and Starbucks Corp. stores. It sits on 2.63 acres near Interstate 664. A family trust based in North[...]
Norfolk software company to expand, create 37 jobs
A Norfolk-based software company will expand its operation and create 37 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. SVT Robotics, a company that accelerates the deployment of industrial robotics, will invest $101,400 to expand in the Ghent area of Norfolk. The company will build a lab to house robotic equipment used to demonst[...]