From the Northern Virginia Technology Council It’s somewhat fitting that the next generation of mobile connectivity, which promises fiber-quality Internet over the air, is arriving in the market far more quickly than anyone anticipated. “A couple of years ago, we were talking about 2021, 2022, or 2023,” Tim Baxter, president and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America, said during an …
As signs point towards at least half of Amazon’s HQ2 is heading to Crystal City, a group of local organizations and business leaders are heading an effort to solve the area’s housing shortage. According to Greater Greater Washington ” The Greater Washington Partnership and the Urban Institute are collaborating on a new Regional Housing Framework to push local governments to increase the housing …
Don’t miss the 2018 State of Education Luncheon presented by the Foundation. All proceeds will be used to provide #SOAR Grants to teachers in FCPS. At the luncheon, we’ll hear from keynote speaker Dr. J. Stephen Jones, CEO of Inova Health Systems and present the Business, Community, and Workforce Development Partners of the Year Awards. Sponsor options vary from $2,000 to $7,500 and …
From The Washington Business Journal Democrat Jennifer Wexton defeated Rep. Barbara Comstock, R, in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District on Tuesday as part of the Democrats’ takeover of the U.S. House of Representatives. Wexton, a former prosecutor and state senator, claimed more than 56 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results. The race was billed as one of the most competitive …
Commerce giant, Amazon, is in advanced talks to select Crystal City as its HQ2 location. According to the Washington Post: “Amazon.com has held advanced discussions about the possibility of opening its highly sought-after second headquarters in Crystal City, including how quickly it would move employees there, which buildings it would occupy and how an announcement about the move would be …
Sundance, an apparel, accessory and home decor brand founded by Robert Redford, has opened a store in the Mosaic District, 2910 District Avenue, Fairfax. The opening weekend begins on Thursday, Nov. 1. The brand chose the Mosaic District as its first DC area location. “We are thrilled to be opening our store in the Mosaic District in Fairfax, VA, a …
On Friday, Capital One hosted members of the press to showcase it’s crown jewel: a 31-story building that will serve as the company’s headquarters of the future. The building features a mix of private office spaces, conference rooms, a cafeteria featuring multiple gourmet options, and even a full-size basketball court. According to Washington Business Journal: “Many of the design elements …
Photos with Santa will begin at the Tysons Corner Center starting on November 8th and will stretch all the way to Christmas Eve. “This year, Santa HQ’s new Elf Academy invites guests to come and stand in front of the Magic Mirror to be transformed into Santa’s Elf (with a little help from augmented reality), plus create your very own …
The Greater Mclean Chamber of commerce hosted a ceremony on Thursday night honoring outgoing CEO of the Fairfax Economic Development Authority, Dr. Gerald L. Gordon. Dr. Gordon has been with the Fairfax EDA for 35 years and during his tenure as CEO, the county saw prolific economic growth. The event was held at the Tower Club in Tysons …
Those of us who remember Le Canard and Maple Wood Grill will be pleased to know we have a new dining option set to open in that location soon. Founder and Executive Chef Samer Zeitoun, hailing from the shores of the Mediterranean has spent 25 years in pursuit and perfection of Mediterranean Cuisine. With “Olives” as the passion and inspiration, …
